After living and working in midtown Manhattan (New York City) for about 30 years, my wife and I decided to retire and live in a warmer climate surrounded by a beautiful ocean. We had several options in terms of locations such as the Caribbean, California, Florida, etc. but after long research and co...

Aloha! After 40 years living on O`ahu and soon to retire, it was time for a change for my wife and me. How fortunate we were to have selected Kai as our real estate agent. Prior to our meeting him in person, Kai took the initiative, through phone calls and emails, to find out what we were looking fo...

Emil went over and beyond his way in helping me make my dream come true! In October 2017, I decided to try and buy a townhome in Kona. This was a dream that I have had for the last 4 years. I called my real estate broker in Colorado and she helped me find Emil. Not only was he so efficient and so pr...

We enthusiastically recommend Emil to anyone looking for a property on the Big Island. We moved over here from Washington State, and even prior to meeting Emil we communicated via email and phone. We have worked with many Realtors®️, both buying and selling over the years, and we can say without ...

I want to express my gratitude for your expert handling of the sale of my condo. You evaluated the condition of the unit correctly and coordinated the necessary measures to maximize its readiness for sale. With your help, we set a reasonable asking price which brought in immediate very attractive of...

When my husband and I were selling our condo and purchasing our new property we really appreciated Emil Knysh's professionalism and patience. His many years of experience gave us the confidence he will find us the perfect property and he did even we had a long wish list and a tight budget! Thanks to...

It was natural to want a second home in Hawaii after numerous visits. Kai kindly explained the ins and outs of owning a second home or investment property on the Big Island and helped us purchase our perfect Hawaii home. He assisted us with setting up a vacation rental by finding a management compan...

It was such a pleasure working with Kai. Kai is a true professional. Living in California and selling a property in Hawaii was overwhelming. His knowledge, work ethic, and honesty were evident throughout the process. He returned all my calls and texts in a timely manner and solved all problems quick...

I purchased a second home and investment property in Mauna Lani Resort. Kai has excellent bi-lingual skills and gave us a clear picture of the most up-to-date market trends in Japanese. He also helped us negotiate and close the transaction to our satisfaction. He was able to clearly explain every st...

I have been in the global real estate business for a long time. Kai has helped my clients purchase and sell properties numerous times in Hawaii. And in 2018, he helped me sell my Hawaii property. His attentiveness and kind service are really helpful, and he gains a lot of trust from his clients. Kai...