How to Buy a Home in Hawaii Without Ever Seeing It

The cinematic virtual tour is marketing. It is built to show a property at its best — not the rust under the railing, the afternoon road noise, or the retaining wall that is slowly failing. If you are buying in Hawaii from the mainland, from Asia, or on military orders, you do not need less verification than a local buyer. You need more.

I am Jason Wong (B), Principal Broker of Island Dragonfly LLC, and I represent buyers across all six Hawaiian islands — O’ahu, Maui, Hawai’i Island, Kaua’i, Moloka’i and Lana’i. Many of my clients commit before they ever stand in the property. This is the process that makes that safe.

THREE UPDATES SINCE FILMING

1. Buyer representation. Since 17 August 2024 a written buyer representation agreement is signed before a broker tours a property with you. The live walkthrough described here now begins with that agreement.
2. Condominiums. Hawaii’s condo insurance market has hardened sharply. Alongside an insurance quote, ask for the reserve study, the audited financials, and written confirmation the building still qualifies for conventional financing. Hawaii associations must now provide governing documents electronically at no cost, which is the remote buyer’s best lever.
3. Coastal property. Hawaii seller disclosures must state whether a property sits in the designated sea level rise exposure area. Read that line before anything else if you are buying near the water.

Thinking about a purchase you cannot fly out for? Send me the listing and I will tell you what I would want verified before you write an offer.

Jason Wong (PB)
Principal Broker, RB-22819
Island Dragonfly LLC, RB-24348

https://jasonwong.us
https://islanddragonfly.com

Information here is general and not legal, tax or financial advice.

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