{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Kirsten Connell & Jasmine Bell: Your First Step To Homeownership | Pre-Approval Guide","description":"What makes a great Realtor? According to Jasmine Bell and Kirsten Connell of Hawai\u02bbi Home Group, it's not about selling homes\u2014it's about helping clients make confident, informed financial decisions. In this episode of In Search of Excellence: Island Style, Larry Gonzales sits down with two of O\u02bbahu's top real estate professionals to discuss what it means to put clients first. From military relocations and negotiating incredible deals to helping homeowners maximize equity through strategic renovations, this conversation is packed with practical advice for buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate professionals alike. Jasmine and Kirsten explain why they view themselves as a GPS for their clients\u2014providing expert guidance while empowering buyers and sellers to make the decisions that best fit their goals. They also share how they built Hawai\u02bbi Home Group, why fiduciary duty is at the center of everything they do, and how long-term relationships matter far more than simply closing transactions. Whether you're buying your first home, relocating to Hawai\u02bbi, investing in real estate, or preparing to sell, you'll walk away with valuable insights that can help you make smarter financial decisions. In This Episode Why fiduciary duty should come before commissions How Hawai\u02bbi Home Group was built on trust and teamwork The importance of educating\u2014not selling\u2014clients Helping military and PCS families make smart housing decisions Negotiation strategies that have saved clients tens of thousands of dollars How renovations and project management can dramatically increase a home's value Why staging and marketing are critical in today's O\u02bbahu market Annual property reviews and treating your home like an investment portfolio Giving back to the community through the Hawaiian Humane Society and local charities Building lifelong client relationships that extend far beyond the closing table Episode Chapters 00:00 \u2013 Realtor GPS Mindset 01:55 \u2013 How Jasmine & Kirsten Got Started in Real Estate 06:58 \u2013 Building Hawai\u02bbi Home Group 10:34 \u2013 Fiduciary Duty Before Commissions 19:37 \u2013 Understanding the Client Before the House 22:21 \u2013 Military Relocation & Referral-Based Business 24:23 \u2013 Renovations That Create Equity 29:38 \u2013 Giving Back to the Community 36:27 \u2013 Winning in Today's O\u02bbahu Housing Market 42:43 \u2013 Why the Relationship Doesn't End at Closing 47:07 \u2013 Money, Relationships & Life Lessons 52:06 \u2013 Final Thoughts   \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to In Search of Excellence: Island Style on YouTube, and follow the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss a conversation with leaders who are raising the standard through purpose, values, and aloha. If this episode provided value, please leave a \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50 review and share it with someone who could benefit from the conversation. ","author_name":"In Search of Excellence, Island Style","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/613475","html":"