Meet The Team

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Meet Annette Mejia

Real Estate Advisor, Realtor Broker (License No. RB-20747)

I truly understand the process of buying and selling property on the Big Island of Hawaii, as I have owned multiple properties on the Big Island and investment properties on the mainland.

I value you and your time, no matter what time zone you are in. I am an expert at providing insightful local market knowledge to help you make an intelligent decision about your home purchase or when selling your home.

Since 2005, I have been lucky enough to help people realize their real estate and lifestyle goals on the Big Island of Hawaii and I would be honored to do that for you, too! With a positive attitude, I treat every client with compassion, empathy, and dignity with a keen eye to prompt and professional service. I love to help people buy and sell property on the Big Island. I call it “Service with Aloha.

Moving to Hawai’i is a BIG move and you need a trusted advisor

who has years of experience to help you with the many intricacies of moving thousands of miles away. My time with you is not over at the end of escrow! I lend my contacts and knowledge to help you make the move and transition to island-life as seamless as possible.

In addition to understanding the importance of transparency, honesty, and ethics, I also believe you deserve an agent that will be aggressive in standing up for you, and will keep a keen eye on the details. That is what I promise to provide for you when you hire me to help you buy or sell real estate on the Big Island.

Don’t just take my word for it though, check out what some of my clients are saying about how it feels to have me working for you:

Annette Mejia was highly recommended to us. From our first discussion we were impressed by her exceptional ability to discern what we were seeking. Annette went to work and from our next conversation we felt very comfortable to buy sight unseen, since we knew we were in perfect hands. And, we were not disappointed! Annette found the ideal home for us. When we arrived in Kona we could not have been happier with her choice for us. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

- Hans

Annette is absolutely AMAZING. Not only is she the best REALTOR ever, she has become a friend. She searched for properties that fit my family and if I found a property that might work, she would investigate and give me the pros and cons. She knows the Big Island, the neighborhoods, and the people. She has a great rapport with other REALTORS and always goes above and beyond. She suggested all of the beaches and restaurants and towns we should visit. She even took me to the store and we bought the best homemade island ice cream. She will work hard to find you the right home and then help to make sure you have the resources to support the care of your home. She is the BEST by a long shot. Thank you Annette. I really appreciate you.

- Dana R.
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My passion is travel. I have explored the world and have maintained close friendships around the globe. Because of this, I remain globally minded, well versed to a variety of cultures, seasons, times, and climate.

Thinking of selling? Working for the international brokerage Engel & Volkers, I can execute creative and dynamic marketing plans, while getting the highest quality of exposure and leveraging technology to protect your investment and obtain top dollar for you. When it comes to negotiating the ideal terms and prices, I represent you with total passion and transparency. Combine this with local, international, and global exposure and you have a proven program for targeted results.

In the end, “There IS no place like home.” Selling or buying? Please reach out to me. Sharing my Hawaii Island real estate experience and partnering with Engel & Völkers brings you—the client—the very best possible real estate experience. Because let’s face it, this should be the start of the happiest, proudest, and most peaceful period in your life! I help make it happen for you!

Warmest Aloha,

We are Big Island of Hawaii experts with a focus on the following areas:

Meet Christina Nishiyama

Senior Vice President, Broker In Charge - REALTOR® (License No. RB-19331)

Christina is one of our managing brokers at Engel & Volkers Honolulu. As a Broker-in-Charge, she will review your offer (Buyer) or your listing agreement (Seller) and do her best to make sure that every “I” is dotted and every “T” is crossed. Being that these are legal, binding documents, you should make sure that everything is written as you intend before you sign your offer and submit it to the Seller or your listing agreement before you come on the market for sale. Christina takes this very seriously. She will review your offer also known as the Purchase Contract or your listing agreement also known as the Exclusive Right-To-Sell Listing Contract by double-checking it for any inconsistencies and verify that the details of the contract(s) are meeting your goals.

Christina knows how to smooth the waters and make every transaction as stress-free as possible, whether you are on island or abroad. Beyond technical expertise, it is her empathy and caring for PEOPLE first that sets her apart from many in her profession.

Designations

  • Sr. Vice President, Broker-in-Charge, Branch Manager
  • Topa Office (Downtown) Projects Manager,
  • ABR, AHWD, CNE, CRS, CSP, GRI, MRP, SFR, SRES
  • Aloha Aina Award Winner 2003
  • Honolulu Magazine's Best in Real Estate 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
  • Hawaii Business Magazine - Top 100 Most Transactions - 2016, 2017
  • Zillow Blog Featured Honolulu Premier Agent Spotlight - 2020 Best of Zillow

About Your Engel & Volkers Transaction Coordinators

Both Chloe and Stephanie are Licensed Real Estate professionals in Hawaii who manage all the paperwork and deadlines involved in your real estate transaction. They are trained in every step of the selling/buying process and are tasked with monitoring progress from the time the seller & buyer accepts an offer through the steps involved in the close of escrow. Chloe & Stephanie are excellent in customer service, administrative tasks, and knowledge support to make sure that everything goes smoothly.

Unless you've sold several homes yourself, chances are you aren't intimately familiar with the various requirements needed to complete a real estate transaction. If you miss something or fail to complete the paperwork properly, your deal could fall apart,

resulting in penalties that could even lead to lawsuits. Your Engel & Volkers Transaction Coordinator will dramatically reduce the stress associated with selling/buying a property by:

  • Helping you move quickly and seamlessly through the escrow and closing process.
  • Managing issues that arise with buyers/ sellers​, paperwork or outside parties.
  • Acting as a point of contact to address any questions you have throughout the sale.

Meet Stephanie Nonaka

Real Estate Advisor (License No. RB-22760)

Meet Chloe Miyashiro

Real Estate Advisor (License No. RS-78817)

What you can expect from your Engel & Volker Transaction coordinator:

  • Receive a customized Timeline of escrow checklist, this will be updated and emailed to you weekly
  • Ensure Buyer's Earnest money deposit is in escrow on time.
  • Handle closing documents, securely
  • Verify all documents are executed
  • Keep everyone informed
  • Ensure escrow has been opened
  • Coordinate with Loan Officer
  • Collect signatures from all parties involved
  • Coordinate Inspection
  • Manages all documents and watches all deadlines closely
  • Coordinate Final Walk Thru
  • Pride in handling every detail
  • Speak to agents and other industry professionals on your behalf.
  • Create a transaction management file with all the details in one place.
  • Send out copies of the contract to all necessary parties.
  • Create a complete file for the client, typically in electronic format, which will help with IRS filings the following April.
  • These are just some of the things your transaction coordinator will do for you.

The list above can seem overwhelming, you're not alone. Buying and selling property can be stressful – there is a lot to know and do.

With over 45 years years of combined experience between Annette, Christina, Chloe & Stephanie, rest assured you are in good hands and expect your transaction to go smoothly. from the moment you open escrow to the time you sign that last signature and hand over/receive keys, we are here for YOU! (this way goes for both Buyer and/or Seller)

Whether you are on the buying or selling side, your best interest is our top priority. If you value honesty, candor, and total dedication to our clients, reach out to Annette today to see how our team can work for you; it's the best choice you can make!

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Annette Mejia was highly recommended to us. From our first discussion we were impressed by her exceptional ability to discern what we were seeking. Annette went to work and from our next conversation we felt very comfortable to buy sight unseen, since we knew we were in perfect hands. And, we were not disappointed! Annette found the ideal home for us. When we arrived in Kona we could not have been happier with her choice for us. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Hans
Annette is absolutely AMAZING. Not only is she the best REALTOR ever, she has become a friend. She searched for properties that fit my family and if I found a property that might work, she would investigate and give me the pros and cons. She knows the Big Island, the neighborhoods, and the people. She has a great rapport with other REALTORS and always goes above and beyond. She suggested all of the beaches and restaurants and towns we should visit. She even took me to the store and we bought the best homemade island ice cream. She will work hard to find you the right home and then help to make sure you have the resources to support the care of your home. She is the BEST by a long shot. Thank you Annette. I really appreciate you.
Dana R.