You may have heard about a settlement reached with the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) that affects the way people buy and sell homes in the United States. These policy changes, which are required by the settlement, took effect Saturday, August 17, 2024. Keep reading to find out how these changes will affect homebuyers and sellers going forward—here in Hawaii and across the country.

While the Oahu real estate market favors sellers, ensuring that your home makes a good first impression is key to getting rave reviews. So, if you’re considering putting your home on the market this spring or summer, you’ll want to tackle these easy — and inexpensive — spring cleaning tasks first.

If you’ve been thinking of selling your home, Summer 2022 might be the perfect time. With Oahu home prices at an all-time high and for-sale inventory near record lows, sellers often receive multiple offers over the asking price—sometimes within just a few days.