Kona Moran

<p><a href="http://hilobrokers.com/" target="_self">HILO BROKERS, LTD</a> <br>There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional: integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills, and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how we work. We've also found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting our clients first. This means keeping ourselves accessible, being good listeners as well as good communicators, and responding quickly to your needs. This client-first philosophy has always been our approach and it requires us to continually improve our skills and ways of doing business. In addition, we've found the latest technologies are enabling us to do everything we've always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They've also helped us to extend the range of services we provide to our clients. So when you decide that you'd like to buy or sell a property in the Hilo areas, please contact us. <br><br>KONA MORAN, PRINCIPAL BROKER, REALTOR, MBA, RB-22314 <br>Born and raised in Hawaii, Kona is the Principal Broker of Hilo Brokers, Ltd, a family-owned brokerage created in 1992 committed to providing excellent results for their clients. For over 25 years, the company has grown with over a half billion in sales volume with continued returning satisfied clients. After receiving a Regents Scholarship to attend UH Manoa in 1993 and being a walk-on member of the UH Manoa men's basketball team, Kona received his Bachelor's Degree and then continued his education at San Diego State University, receiving his Master's Degree in Business Administration in 2002. During his time in California, Kona began his career in real estate and finance in 1998 then launched his own real estate finance business. In 2005, the Island beckoned, and he moved back to Hilo to join his father, Kelly, stepmother, Sharon, and brother, Jake in the family brokerage. In his free time, Kona enjoys hiking the slopes of the Hamakua Coast and exploring the natural beauty of the Big Island. He is a supporter of UH-Hilo athletics, having served as President of the University booster club as President and Director. He has also served several years as a lecturer in Real Estate and Finance at the UH-Hilo College of Business. Kona lived abroad in Asia for several years, enjoys traveling internationally, and supports the Big Island community and non-profit organizations. How can we help you achieve your Island dream? <br><br>JAKE MORAN, REALTOR, RS-82628:</p> <p>Jake was born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii and graduated from Hawaii Preparatory Academy in Kamuela. After high school, he achieved a tennis scholarship to Colorado Mesa University and earned a BA in Mass Communications. After graduation, Jake returned to the Big Island and joined Hilo Brokers where he became a licensed REALTOR&#174; and put his love of photography to work for our clients with drone videos, stills, and 3D virtual tours. Jake enjoys sharing his love and knowledge of the Big Island with clients, and his personal interests include: mountain biking, tennis, dogs, motorcycles, kayaking, and outdoor living on the Big Island.<br><br>KELLY MORAN, R(B), REALTOR, CCIM, CIPS RB-14603 <br>Kelly created Hilo Brokers, Ltd. in 1992. He has lived in Hawaii for over 40 years, has sold real estate here for over 30 years, and has consistently been one of the top selling Realtors on the island of Hawaii -- in his career, he has brokered over a quarter billion in sales. Kelly is a graduate of the University of Hawaii at Hilo (UHH) with degrees in Tropical Agriculture and Political Science. His areas of expertise in real estate include: commercial real estate sales, agricultural properties, real estate investments and development, as well as residential and vacant land sales. Kelly was one of the first Realtors to incorporate the internet as a real estate sales tool. Kelly has raised three sons on the island, is a former lecturer in Real Estate Finance at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, as well as being involved with stimulating business development on the island of Hawaii in partnership with UH-Hilo.</p>