Aloha,
Welcome to my blog on the Big Island of Hawaii. I will be talking and providing information about, well, pretty much anything to do with the Big Island.
My husband Bob and I discovered the Big Island 21 years ago. At the time, we were living in Seattle, and Hawaii lured us with a great climate and the potential for a year-round healthy, active lifestyle. We arrived late in the evening on our first trip to Kailua Kona, dinig outdoors on a lanai overlooking the shore's edge. The balmy evening, the heady fragrance of plumeria, the green sea turtles, and sea life playing the in ocean below invited us to stay. The tropical vegetation, fruits and flowers reminded me of Ghana in West Africa, where I had lived for a time in my youth. We were so captivated by the Island of Hawaii that we canceled our reservations to see the other Hawaiian islands and began researching real estate opportunities in the Kona area. Our explorations led us to Kona's renowned coffee region, and within ten days of our arrival, we purchased acreage to plant coffee and build our dream home. Since then we have constructed or remodeled six custom homes and developed a unique subdivision in Holualoa.
In addition to designing and building homes, I am (and have been) active as a REALTOR in West Hawaii for the last 20 years. I am currently Broker-in-Charge at Coldwell Banker Maryl Realty, an excellent company that blends a reputation for trustworthy, friendly local service with the international reach of the real estate industry leader Coldwell Banker.
I look forward to providing you more information in the coming days, weeks, and months!
A hui hou,
Sharon
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Coldwell Banker Maryl Realty is a dynamic real estate company on the Big Island of Hawaii. We blend a reputation for trustworthy, friendly service with the international reach of Coldwell Banker.
Kona's Matchmaker for Buyers and Sellers
Sharon brings a world of professional experience and sound judgment to her clients. Her consciousness of the diversity of West Hawaii and her ability to inform, helps guide both buyer and seller to rewarding decisions. On the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii, Sharon knows how to match people and places.
Sharon's Match with Kona
Sharon Morris and her husband Bob discovered the Big Island 20 years ago. Then living in Seattle, Hawaii lured them with a great climate as well as the potential for a year-round healthy, active lifestyle.
Arriving late in the evening on their first visit to Kona, they dined outdoors on a lanai overlooking the shore's edge. The balmy evening, the heady fragrance of plumeria, the turtles and sea life playing in the ocean below invited Sharon and Bob to stay. The tropical vegetation, fruits and flowers reminded Sharon of Ghana in West Africa, where she had lived years before.
Canceling their reservations to see other Hawaiian Islands, Sharon and Bob researched real estate opportunities in the Kona area. Their explorations led them to the renowned Kona coffee region. Within ten days of their arrival, they purchased acreage to plant coffee and build their dream home.
Since then they have constructed or remodeled six custom homes and developed a unique subdivision in desirable Holualoa. Sharon designed floor plans, selected and purchased materials, and supervised the finish work and quality control for these properties. She knows how to work with architects, contractors and county agencies.
A Knack for Matching
In Sharon's first job in a placement agency, she had a knack for matching job-seekers with employers. By age 24 she was the director of human resources for a department store chain in Seattle. She later served as employment manager for a retail conglomerate with over 9,000 employees. Later Sharon was a human resources director in higher education. During this time she also earned her master's degree which afforded her opportunities to further hone her leadership and matchmaking skills.
Her knack for matching people and their work transferred easily into matching people and their places. Since 1989, Sharon has been representing real estate buyers and sellers along the Kona and Kohala coasts. Her experience ranges from agricultural land and coffee farms to luxury oceanfront estates. Sharon matches her expertise to fit her client's need, be it rental property, second or retirement home or primary residence.
2002 Top Producer for her office, Sharon also won the Coldwell Banker International President's Circle Award, recognizing the top 12% of more than 110,000 agents worldwide. She credits much of her success to the loyalty of clients who have returned to her to sell and buy another property.
As Broker-in-Charge of her Coldwell Banker Maryl Realty office, Sharon exercises her skill at negotiation, communication and thoughtful decision-making. She also mentors and advises other top producers in real estate transactions. Her assured management style, sense of humor and professional demeanor benefit both clients and her fellow agents. She relies on humor, believing, "She who laughs, lasts."
Sharon specializes in West Hawaii real estate along the Kohala & Kona Coasts, including Waimea, Hawi, Waikoloa Village, Waikoloa Beach Resort, Hualalai, Holualoa, Kailua-Kona, Keauhou, Kealakekua and Captain Cook for resort properties, primary, secondary or retirement homes; condos & vacation rentals; oceanfront; vacant land; acreage or farms.
"We have worked with many realtors over the years, and you're the best. We owe you one!" "Honest, fair and fun to work with and a very good businesswoman who looked out for our interests." "Impressed with Sharon's knowledge, experience, patience, persistence, ethics and professionalism. Our purchase is now successfully concluded and Sharon is still helping us. She is the best!"
-- Ann and Bill, buyers and sellers
-- Chris and Christine, buyers and sellers
-- Virginia and Alex, buyers
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