Mike Drutar

Agent and Broker/Owner

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NextHome Paradise Realty in KAILUA KONA
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2019 West Hawaii REALTOR of the Year

Since 2004 I have served the West Hawaii market, representing both buyers and sellers in their transactions. I feel what sets me apart from my competition is my ability to look at every transaction from both sides. For both buyers and sellers, it's important to understand the motivations for the party on the other side in order to create a contract which will not only meet my clients needs, but will make sure that the other party finds the contract appealing enough to accept and close on the transaction. Oftentimes, price is not the most important factor for the other party, and if their other needs are met, the price for my clients can be very favorable. My experience allows me to alert my clients to under-priced properties (yes, that does happen!) which they may be interested in, when the best course of action is a timely offer to beat the market.

In 2017 I was very proud to be elected by my peers to be President the West Hawaii Association of REALTORS. This is a testament to my ability to work effectively with other REALTORS in order to help my clients achieve their goals. I also Chair the Government Affairs Committee as we work to increase the voice of property owners and their rights in West Hawaii. I also am one of the very few REALTORS (about 20) in the State of Hawaii to be chosen to serve at the national level. For 2018 I serve on the National Association of REALTORS Member Communications Committee where I chair a work group. In 2019, I will serve on the Resort and Second Home Committee, which will no doubt bring additional knowledge and perspectives to my clients here in Hawaii. Ive served on numerous other committees and task forces over the years at the local and state level. Im very proud to say that Im one of the people who competing agents and brokers call when they need advice or guidance with industry matters.

I completed the training to be a Certified Negotiation Expert, which has taken my negotiation skills to the highest level. This skill set is another tool I have to get the result my clients want; not just getting the deal done, but getting the deal you want.

Ive been incredibly fortunate to have life lead me to Hawaii. If you would have told me, growing up in Dallas Texas, that I would end up in a small town by the ocean in Hawaii, I would have laughed! Now that Im here, Im living my life to the fullest! For me that means a number of activities. My wife Lisa and I lead a small cycling group with about 200 members, which has been incredibly fulfilling. That has led me to be on the Board of Directors for PATH, a local cycling and pedestrian advocacy 501c3 organization. If you are a cyclist in Kona, you eventually run and swim. That happened to me- and eventually I participated in a number of local triathlons, culminating with my finish in the 2013 IRONMAN World Championship. Im still involved with that amazing event where I serve as the Finish Line Director for the most awesome finish line in sports (I might be biased).

Mike specializes in residential, condo, resort and second home transactions.

Areas served include Hawaii.

Mike is most familiar with the local real estate markets within and around the following zip code areas. See other realtors that service the same areas by clicking: 96704, 96725, 96738, 96740 & 96750

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