We had a great home buying experience with Alice (Maria) and we would highly recommend her! She was very responsive to our questions and is very knowledgeable about the different communities and regions of the Big Island. She also had a great understanding of the current market and we are happy with the negotiated sales price of the home. In addition to her knowledge of the housing market, Alice has been a great resource for general information regarding the Island, answering our questions on everything from area farmer's markets, to beaches, to restaurants, etc. Overall, our experience was great and we do not have any complaints.

This format limits reviews to 2,000 characters, and even that wouldn’t be nearly enough to capture everything that makes Maria Acatrinei my favorite realtor of all time. In my 74 years I’ve worked with more real estate agents than I can count, yet Maria stands head and shoulders above every single one of them—honestly. She is incredibly competent, razor-sharp smart, warm, and genuinely personable. She’s also deeply intuitive and knowledgeable, the kind of professional who truly listens, never pushes her own agenda, and is completely driven by her client’s goals. Maria is a truly unique realtor whom I cannot recommend highly enough. If I could, I’d work with her from here to Kingdom Come.

It was super helpful for me to work with Maria. She knew everyone in the industry to help me buy my first home in Hawaii. I usually like to be hands on, but it’s much easier to know you can trust someone else to get the job done. I quickly learned to let Maria’s experience to lead me to a great home. I got the best rate and no issues at closing. Maria knows how to handle all ups in downs in real estate and I would use her services again.

Maria was outstanding from start to finish. She priced our home accurately based on real market data, which helped us [attract multiple offers / sell above asking / sell in X days]. Her communication was excellent — she responded quickly to every question and kept us updated at each stage of the process. Maria’s negotiation skills made a real difference. She handled [offer negotiations / inspection issues / closing timeline] professionally and always had our best interests in mind. Her knowledge of the local market and attention to detail gave us real confidence throughout the sale. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would recommend Maria to anyone looking to sell their home.

I had the pleasure of working with Alice as my real estate agent when she helped sell my condo, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. I’ve known Alice and her family for years and that only reinforced what I already knew about their integrity and professionalism. Throughout the entire process, Alice was knowledgeable, responsive, and incredibly easy to work with. She communicated every step clearly, stayed on top of the details, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel seamless. I always felt like she genuinely cared about getting the best outcome for me, not just closing a transaction. If you’re looking for someone who is trustworthy, experienced, and truly invested in her clients, Alice is exactly the kind of agent you want in your corner. I’m grateful for everything she did and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to family and friends.

Maria was very responsive, she even flew between the islands for the showings. She definitely knows the market, and was very helpful. Our experience with Maria was very smooth.

Selling our home was a smooth and stress-free experience thanks to our realtor. She was professional, responsive, and kept us informed every step of the way. Her knowledge, dedication, and attention to detail made the entire process easy. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and highly recommend Maria to anyone buying or selling a home! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐️ 5 stars isn’t enough!

Maria ( Alice ) had an incredible amount of knowledge in real estate and was a great advisor.She is the hardest working realtor I have ever had the privilege of working with. She is very creative & had so many open houses and put in extra effort. I love when someone thinks outside the box like she does. I have been a real estate investor for many years and have had many real estate agents, but she is by far the best.

Maria was outstanding from start to finish on the sale of 66-1103 Ko Uka Way. She was consistently responsive, often replying to questions within minutes, and made sure we always understood exactly where we stood in the process. Her knowledge of the local market was evident in how she priced and positioned the property, and it clearly paid off in the final result. What really set Maria apart was her negotiation skill — she advocated for our interests at every turn while keeping the deal moving smoothly and professionally. She was proactive rather than reactive, anticipating issues before they became problems and keeping every party well informed. Beyond her expertise, Maria was simply a pleasure to work with: patient, honest, and genuinely invested in getting the best outcome for us. We couldn’t have asked for a better agent and would recommend her without hesitation to anyone buying or selling in the area.