Testimonials

As a first time home buyers, in a volatile market, Frances was incredible! With her efficient ways and humble personality, Frances made our dream come true. Frances provided all the information, gave us options but always left the final decisions up to us. She was very professional and honest at all times. We have gained a friend and realtor for life. 

She is very kind and gives a lot of valuable information. I believe Frances Kuba is a No.1 Realtor in Hawaii. 

Paying and supporting two properties at the same time wasn’t exactly what Mike Choi had in mind when he listed his home. But with the house on the market for six months and no offers, he didn’t have any other choice.

"I had listed the property with my brother-in-law, thinking he could do the job,” admits Mike. “But he wasn’t as experienced as we needed him to be. After six months, he still couldn’t sell it.”

Realizing he needed an organized and professional agent for the job, Mike turned to Frances Kuba, an agent his wife met years ago when she was looking to purchase an apartment. With 13 years experience in the real estate industry, and specializing in residential and international clients, Frances had more than enough experience to sell the $1.5 million dollar Honolulu home. But more importantly, Mike knew she could attract the right buyers.

“Frances is friendly and thoughtful. Customers are drawn to her,” says Mike. “She has a magnetism generated by her wonderful personality and by her genuine concern for her customers and friends. In fact, most of her customers become her friends.”

One of Mike’s biggest concerns was getting a good price. To ensure, his home sold for its true value, Frances researched comparable properties and then listed the home in the proper range so that it could be sold rapidly. With her Japanese speaking abilities and her experience with Japanese business customs, the listing attracted not only English-speaking buyers, but also international ones. Almost immediately Mike’s home received three offers, starting a price war. Frances sold the property within a week at 55K above the asking price.

“Frances thought of every angle on how to list our property to best attract potential buyers. She was very thorough in her commitment to selling our home,” says Mike. “I am indebted to Frances. I wish all my business associates were like her. Life would be so easy.”

Mike Choi would gladly recommend Frances Kuba’s services to anyone looking for a committed and professional agent. Some people say you need that “Eye of the Tiger” or a certain spirit to succeed. Mike says Frances has that spirit. To learn more about Frances Kuba, feel free to email Mike at: EChoi47791@aol.com.

Frances Kuba and Elaine Kato have been friends since childhood. With Frances working in real estate for over 13 years, it was no surprise when Elaine turned to her for help with her recent condo sale.

“We were concerned about selling the unit in a timely manner and getting the maximum price for it,” said Bradley Kato, Elaine’s husband. “In the past, Frances had helped my mother-in-law sell their condo and was a big help. We trusted her, and knew she would do the same for us.”

Elaine and Bradley Kato’s real estate transaction was more complicated than selling a simple unit. They were already living in their Honolulu condominium complex, but wanted to purchase and move to a new unit within the same building. They, then, wanted to sell their original unit quickly, without losing money.

“Frances helped negotiate a good price on the unit we were moving in to, but carrying two mortgages was not a good option for us,” said Bradley. “We weren’t at all worried. We knew Frances would do her best to find a buyer quickly. When she commits to something, she puts all her effort and energy into the task, and focuses on getting it done.”

Specializing in both condominium and single family homes in the Oahu/Honolulu area, Frances knew what it would take to sell the Kato unit. Working with Bradley and Elaine, she provided suggestions on how to prepare the unit for sale and then put them in contact with the necessary people to complete the task quickly. The extra prep work paid off. Within 8 days, Frances had an offer from a cash buyer and the Kato’s were able to close the deal within a month.

“Frances is great to work with,” said Bradley. “Not only is she energetic, but she is bi-lingual. This was a great asset when working on my mother-in-law’s sale as she lives in Okinawa.”

Elaine and Bradley Kato have used Frances Kuba’s services more than once, and would recommend her services to anyone wanting a real estate agent who’s committed to getting the job done.

Frances gave an exceptional service by caring about me and she was very professional. She was always on time and very prompt to answer all my questions. She translated English to Japanese for me so I could understand. She listened to me well and did a very good job for making my dream come true! 

Frances was always prompt, courteous, and very concerned and conscience with all aspects. I am very satisfied with all the services she provided us during my first home purchase. I highly recommend her for her service in buying or selling. 

As a single parent with teenagers and demanding full-time job, I had no time to meddle with paperwork and decision making when it came time to sell the unit. She handled every little paperwork. I didn’t lift a finger, she always came to my home after hours to explain and get signatures. She has great negotiating skills and is extremely level headed and very patient. Thanks to Frances, I sold the unit that helped me buy for more than 40% profit. She is highly respected in the community as well, as an instructor. 

We will forever be grateful to Frances Kuba for helping us sell our townhouse. We were afraid that we would never be able to sell because the market value of our townhouse had been extremely low for years. Frances, however, made our dream come true and we are so thankful. From our initial meeting, Frances gave us excellent customer service. She was very friendly, professional and courteous. We felt really comfortable with her. She was very accommodating as she always offered to meet a the most convenient time and location for us. Frances was very knowledgeable and did extensive research on comparable townhouses. She provided us with active, pending and sold townhouse listings. Frances was always willing and happy to provide explanations for our many real estate questions. We were always kept informed as Frances would provide us with at least a weekly status of the progress of the sale. We had peace of mind as she was always there for us, all day, everyday. We truly appreciate her and will recommend her to our family and friends.