A few days ago clients whom I had represented in their purchase of a beautiful Pukalani home sent me a gorgeous floral arrangement and kind note of appreciation. I was really touched and got to thinking that other potential clients might like to hear what others who have worked with us had to say about their experience. Please read on for just a few testimonials that clients have recently written:

Clint, We just wanted to take a minute to thank you and let you let you know how happy we were to have you working with us to find our dream condo. Your casual yet professional approach, and your honesty made us feel at ease from the very start. As Canadians buying in the US real estate market for the first time, we were often anxious through the process and had many questions, but you patiently answered every single one of them, and always in a timely manner, most often within minutes of an email or a phone message. We also appreciate that you really listened to what we wanted and you always went the extra mile to send us videos of prospective properties, since we were thousands of miles away for most of our search. Although we are so happy that our search is over, we will miss a friendship. All the best to you. Mahalo!

Sincerely,
Frank and Angie

Clint, We would like to thank you again for the wonderful job that you and your wife have done to help us buy the condo in Maui. With out you folks, it would be hard for us to acquire this a little piece of paradise. We were lucky to find you and your company. Not living on the island along with very little buying experience from us, you have made it comfortable to build the trust that made the transaction easy and possible. Your friendliness has made me feel comfortable, and I hope to have you as a friend in the real estate business. Our family is coming in April to Maui and I hope to have a chance to have yours family and mine meet to mingle and say our thank you face to face.
Sincerely,
Quoc & Annie

My husband, Jeff, and I recently had the pleasure of purchasing a condo on Maui with the guidance and assistance of Clint Hansen. We had been yearning for a home on the island. When we found a condo in the complex that we were familiar with, we called Clint and requested he look at it for us. Not only did he check it out, he sent us video! Clint’s friendly professionalism coupled with that of Noreen Koki, Escrow Officer with Fidelity National Title and Escrow of Hawaii, made buying our condo sight-unseen from Alaska a breeze. Both Clint and Noreen are technologically savvy. Most of our transactions were conducted electronically. We finally met Clint face to face when he brought the keys and met us at our new Maui home. We not only have a new island home, we have a new friend in Clint Hansen!

Mahalo, Marty

If you or someone you know is considering buying or selling a property here on Maui please call me at 808-280-2764 or email me at Clinthansen33@gmail.com any time.

Have you heard of PPSD? I hadn’t either until I read a fantastic editorial by Gordon Clark of The Province newspaper, who recently returned home from vacation in Kaanapali. According to Gordon PPSD is Post Paradise Stress Disorder. Click here for the link to his very entertaining and informative article:
http://www.theprovince.com/news/canada-in-afghanistan/Maui+unless+risk+horrors+PPSD/6001823/story.html

If you’ve experienced PPSD or are concerned you might after your current vacation here contact The Hansen Ohana at (808)280-2764 or 1-800-291-5535 to discuss your potential Maui property search.

The December 2011 and Year End Statistics are now available from the Realtors Association of Maui (RAM):

Click here: December & Year End Stats

To discuss the Maui market in more detail, including specific market segments, areas, or price ranges please call us directly at 808-280-2764 or 1-800-291-5535.

If you or someone you know are considering buying or selling a property on Maui, call or email The Hansen Ohana, Maui’s Top Producing Real Estate Team for Three Consecutive Years.

Hyundai Tournament of Champions / Pro Am Gallery

By Rodney S. Yap
Article from: Mauinow.com

Thursday’s Pro-Am Gallery Results

First Place Pro-Am Team — Gary Matern, Del Farmer, Jason Day, Jim Falk, and Scott Marhofer.

Golf Channel Show featuring TOUR Professionals paired with a Maui Charity in a closest-to-the-pin contest on 11 Green.
• Keegan Bradley – Lahainaluna H.S. Foundation
• Webb Simpson – Hawaii State Jr. Golf Association
• Nick Watney – Boy Scouts, Maui County Council
• Steve Stricker – Friends of the Children’s Justice Center

The Par-3 Closest-to-the-pin Contest Results
• First Place: Keegan Bradley, 11 feet 9 inches $15,000
• Second Place: Steve Stricker, 43 feet, 3 inches $7,000
• Third Place: Webb Simpson, 51 feet $5,000
• Fourth Place: Nick Watney, 53 feet $3,000

2012 Tentative Tournament Schedule

FRIDAY, January 6
8:00 am, Gates Open to the General Public

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Fan Zone Activities including swing analysis, putting green, interactive expos, etc.

9:40 am, Aloha Kick-Off Opening Ceremonies featuring a Hawaiian blessing from The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Cultural Advisor Clifford Naeole and famed musician Henry Kapono. Following the blessing, performers from the Polynesian Cultural Center’s “Ha: Breathe of Life” will do a special presentation to kick-off the professional competition with Hawaii’s island spirit. Spectators are urged to arrive early and experience a truly special opening ceremony.

Polynesian Cultural Center’s “Ha: Breathe of Life” presentation will showcase an ancient tale of a Hawaiian boy who goes through a journey that embodies the Hawaiian spirit.

Approx. 10:30 am, First Round of Professional Competition at The Plantation Course

SATURDAY, January 7
8:00 am, Gates Open to the General Public

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Fan Zone Activities including swing analysis, putting green, interactive expos, etc.

Approx. 9:30 am, Second Round of Professional Competition at The Plantation Course

SUNDAY, January 8
8:00 am, Gates Open to the General Public

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Fan Zone Activities including swing analysis, putting green, interactive expos, etc.

Approx. 9:30 am, Third Round of Professional Competition at The Plantation Course

MONDAY, January 9
7:30 am, Gates Open to the General Public

7:30 am – 4:30 pm, Fan Zone Activities including swing analysis, putting green, interactive expos, etc.

Approx. 8:00 am, FINAL Round of Professional Competition at The Plantation Course

As previously proudly announced by The Hansen Ohana, Christie’s International Real Estate, the world’s leading luxury real estate network, has awarded Affiliate status to our brokerage firm Maui Estates International LLC. Wholly owned by Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, Christie’s International Real Estate is represented in more than 40 countries. Maui Estates International LLC joins this carefully selected organization of brokerages with proven records of success in both high-end property sales and exemplary client service.

The additional exposure and contacts provided by this exclusion affiliation are unprecedented as evidenced in the following article.

MOST VALUABLE SALE OF JEWELRY IN AUCTION HISTORY

MOST VALUABLE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF FASHION EVER SOLD AT AUCTION

CHRISTIE’S FIRST EVER ONLINE-ONLY AUCTION – CONDUCTED IN PARALLEL TO LIVE AUCTIONS – FETCHES OVER $9.5 MILLION

26 ITEMS SELL FOR OVER $1 MILLION; 6 ITEMS FOR OVER $5 MILLION

New York – The landmark auctions of The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor at Christie’s New York from December 3-17 realized a combined total of $156,756,576 (£100,324,209/ €120,702,563) with every single item sold. The sale drew unprecedented interest from bidders throughout the world, with 36 different countries represented during the four days of live auctions. Christie’s flagship Rockefeller Center saleroom was abuzz with people competing in person, on the phone, on-line and by absentee bid to win one of the Collection’s 1,778 lots of jewelry, fashion, decorative arts and film memorabilia. The total far exceeded Christie’s pre-sale expectations for the sale as a whole and for individual items, which were frequently hammered down for five, ten, or even 50 times their estimate.

Steven P. Murphy, Chief Executive Officer, Christie’s International, commented, “The exhibition and sales of The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor in New York have been the crowning achievement to a very strong year at Christie’s. The success of these sales, with bidders participating from all over the world, demonstrated not only a recognition of the taste and style of Miss Taylor, but also the convening power of Christie’s.” This historic sale set a world record for the most valuable sale of jewelry in auction history, and set a new bar for the most valuable collection of fashion ever offered at auction. It also marked the company’s first-ever Online-Only sale, which ran in parallel to the live auctions at Christie’s New York and generated over 57,000 bids and $9.5 million in additional sales. In total, 26 items sold for over the $1 million mark, and numerous new world auction records were achieved – a testament to Miss Taylor’s expert eye for craftsmanship, rarity, and quality in all of the items she chose for her personal collection.

During this four-day event that captured headlines worldwide, record numbers of auction attendees were exposed to the Christie’s International Real Estate Bespoke Marketing Program through the prominent exhibit of property brochures on display in the lobby.
Article from: Christie’s International