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Last update on February 16, 2025
We are one of Oahu's oldest and most respected residential real estate appraisal firms. We have been in business for over 30 years. Our appraisers are all FHA approved and two of our appraisers have been awarded the SRA designation from the Appraisal Institute. The SRA designation is held appraisers who are experienced in the analysis and valuation of residential real estate. We are also the first appraisal firm in Hawaii with an appraiser that was awarded the AI-RRS designation from the Appraisal Institute. The AI-RRS designation is held by appraisers who are experienced in residential appraisal review.
"Knowledgeable, friendly, fast, and accurate."
Case D on December 2022
We are one of Oahu's oldest and most respected residential real estate appraisal firms. We have been in business for over 30 years. Our appraisers are all FHA approved and two of our appraisers have been awarded the SRA designation from the Appraisal Institute. The SRA designation is held appraisers who are experienced in the analysis and valuation of residential real estate. We are also the first appraisal firm in Hawaii with an appraiser that was awarded the AI-RRS designation from the Appraisal Institute. The AI-RRS designation is held by appraisers who are experienced in residential appraisal review.
"Knowledgeable, friendly, fast, and accurate."
Case D on December 2022
We are a locally owned and operated appraisal company that truly values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our appraisals and producing outstanding timely results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! Call and schedule your appraisal with Sol today!
"We're a non profit who works with this company to find appraisal services for our clients. I would recommend this company to any and all based on my experience working with them."
Lucas R on August 2018
We are a locally owned and operated appraisal company that truly values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our appraisals and producing outstanding timely results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! Call and schedule your appraisal with Sol today!
"We're a non profit who works with this company to find appraisal services for our clients. I would recommend this company to any and all based on my experience working with them."
Lucas R on August 2018
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Dedicated to Strengthening Homes, Communities, & Lives. Sturdy Foundations, Inc is a group of Real Estate professionals offering top real estate services and solutions to clients who deserve better terms. We can get your home sold fast with out you having to pay hefty commission fees, closing costs or holding costs. We offer great programs tailored to our Military, those facing a real estate delimma and much more. Contact us today!
Dedicated to Strengthening Homes, Communities, & Lives. Sturdy Foundations, Inc is a group of Real Estate professionals offering top real estate services and solutions to clients who deserve better terms. We can get your home sold fast with out you having to pay hefty commission fees, closing costs or holding costs. We offer great programs tailored to our Military, those facing a real estate delimma and much more. Contact us today!
Realtor-Associate I can sell your home or help you find just the right property for your lifestyle and budget.
Realtor-Associate I can sell your home or help you find just the right property for your lifestyle and budget.
Born and raised on Oahu, Eathan has always had an affinity with Hawaii. He grew up in a typical local Japanese household in East Oahu. After college, Eathan discovered an interest in Real Estate, inspired by books like “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” and HGTV shows. Since 2003, Eathan has amassed a variety of experience in real estate, including investment, property management, association management, business development, residential construction and residential sales. Eathan has fortunately had an amazing network of family and friends, who continue to provide encouragement and support with his career. In 2012, Eathan joined Advantage Realty because of their uncompromising ethics, teamwork philosophy, proactive industry training and professional reputation. Today, Eathan successfully closed over 20 transactions, from small apartment studios to multimillion dollar beachfront property. In 2014, Eathan was recognized by the Honolulu Star Advertiser's Hawaii's Best in Real Estate and placed as one of Hawaii's Best Realtors in the Honolulu Magazine. He also received the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Silver award for production in 2014.
Born and raised on Oahu, Eathan has always had an affinity with Hawaii. He grew up in a typical local Japanese household in East Oahu. After college, Eathan discovered an interest in Real Estate, inspired by books like “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” and HGTV shows. Since 2003, Eathan has amassed a variety of experience in real estate, including investment, property management, association management, business development, residential construction and residential sales. Eathan has fortunately had an amazing network of family and friends, who continue to provide encouragement and support with his career. In 2012, Eathan joined Advantage Realty because of their uncompromising ethics, teamwork philosophy, proactive industry training and professional reputation. Today, Eathan successfully closed over 20 transactions, from small apartment studios to multimillion dollar beachfront property. In 2014, Eathan was recognized by the Honolulu Star Advertiser's Hawaii's Best in Real Estate and placed as one of Hawaii's Best Realtors in the Honolulu Magazine. He also received the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Silver award for production in 2014.
Residential Real Estate Sales, Buyer Representation, Residential Appraisals, and Property Management on the island of Oahu. Additional e-mail - choate@hawaii.rr.com.
"It was perfect. I am a science major who knows nothing about business and even less about real estate transactions. Karyl made things easy. She explained everything in simple terms that made it less scary and easy to understand. I was concerned when she set the initial price a little higher than I wanted but she knew the market and we had offers within days of listing. At the end the property sold for more than I thought it would. There were a couple hiccups along the way but they were handled so quickly that it didn't affect the timing of the sale. The whole process to the completion of the sale went so fast it made my head spin. All along Karyl was there to explain things and calm me down. I would highly recommend Karyl to everyone who is selling their house."
Dennis L on May 2018
Residential Real Estate Sales, Buyer Representation, Residential Appraisals, and Property Management on the island of Oahu. Additional e-mail - choate@hawaii.rr.com.
"It was perfect. I am a science major who knows nothing about business and even less about real estate transactions. Karyl made things easy. She explained everything in simple terms that made it less scary and easy to understand. I was concerned when she set the initial price a little higher than I wanted but she knew the market and we had offers within days of listing. At the end the property sold for more than I thought it would. There were a couple hiccups along the way but they were handled so quickly that it didn't affect the timing of the sale. The whole process to the completion of the sale went so fast it made my head spin. All along Karyl was there to explain things and calm me down. I would highly recommend Karyl to everyone who is selling their house."
Dennis L on May 2018
An appraisal is an opinion of value, so anything that is expected to boost your home value is likely to work in your favor when it comes to the appraisal. Things like improving your curb appeal, painting, refinishing floors, and taking care of minor repairs are all good investments prior to ordering an appraisal. It’s also a good idea to clear out any clutter and complete a deep clean beforehand to show your property in the best light possible.
Appraisals aren’t required by law to complete a real estate transaction, but it’s unlikely that a lender will allow a buyer to close on a property without an appraisal, so, effectively, they are usually required. Your mortgage lender uses the property as collateral for your loan, and the appraisal is what the lender will base the mortgage on to confirm the value is there to justify their investment.
The average cost of a property appraisal is around $355, but different appraisers in your area could charge anywhere from $250 to $500. Appraisals for larger properties will often cost more, as will valuations for older properties. Appraisers will use homes in the surrounding area to help determine a valuation as well, so if your home doesn’t conform to the neighborhood standards, the valuation will require more work and will likely cost more.
A licensed appraiser is the only individual that can carry out a property appraisal. You should always check to ensure an appraiser you’re considering has the proper licensing from your state. Additionally, since an appraisal is meant to be an unbiased opinion of a property’s value, you should confirm that the appraiser doesn’t have ties to any other party in the sale of the property.
Anyone can hire a property appraiser to confirm the inherent value of a property, but the buyer or buyer’s lender will usually choose the appraiser and pay the individual for their opinion. It’s also not uncommon for the seller’s side in a real estate transaction to hire an appraiser in order to justify an asking price or negotiate a higher selling price.