• Determine which part of the island you want to live. Talk to locals. If possible, drive around different areas get to know them.
• Join my FB group to connect with other current and future Big Island residents.
• Read my blog and view listings online.
• Give me a call, or schedule a virtual consultation with us. 
• Make sure your finances are in order and learn about the current lending requirements.
• Make sure you can access digital copies of your tax documents, any recent pay stubs, bank statements, and proof of income. These things will
• Speak to a local Hawaii lender. I can help connect you! 

Consulting with a local real estate agent. Here’s the card of an awesome real estate team who would love to connect.

A local lender will work to qualify you for financing a Big Island property. In order to start touring property in person (and not just online), you will first want to get pre-qualified or pre-approved by the lender of your choice. Once we know what type of loan you can get, we can insure that you are looking at the right types of properties in the right price range. Your pre-approval will also put you in a competitive position to make an offer when you find “the one.” Using a local lender (as opposed to a mainland lender) is highly recommended. For starters, they operate in the same time zone, which is really helpful. They also understand Hawaii’s escrow timelines and the nuances of Big Island real estate (like lava zones!) Using a local lender can be the difference between a smooth closing closing or a bumpy one. If you would like, I can help connect you to lenders that I know and trust!