Author Archives: Susanna Kunkel

About Susanna Kunkel

Susanna Kunkel is an experienced realtor you can trust. Her mix of business expertise with her artistic mindset allows her to provide creative solutions in any real estate transaction. Her edge over other realtors is all about marketing. Using smart, strategic, targeted marketing and skilled, creative negotiations she yields her clients successful results. With 15 years of experience selling luxury real estate, she treats all her clients with the same high dollar mentality whether it’s a multi-million dollar estate, first property, or an investment. If you want a knowledgeable realtor who will work for you, contact Susanna.

Groundhog Day on Kauai – Spring Buying Season?

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Susanna Kunkel

Yesterday was Groundhog Day. As the rest of the country counts days until Spring, on Kauai we only experience a slight shift of 3-5 degrees with a little more rain, wetter and a bit cooler… nothing newsworthy. But we’ve historically felt seasonal … Continue reading →

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Lender Approved Price – Eastside Mountain View Short Sale

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Susanna Kunkel

  MLS 229156.  Photos. Virtual Tour. Map  Lender approved price of $315,000 – waiting for your offer! Enjoy views of the Anahola Mountain range from your open great room. For more information about how to make an offer on a … Continue reading →

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How the Coconut Wireless affects Kauai Real Estate

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Susanna Kunkel

Although I grew up in small farming towns, we moved to Kauai from the city.  I have many embarassingly funny stories about my cultural adjustment, especially getting used to what we call the “Coconut Wireless”… Enjoy the song and lyrics – Coconut Wireless, by Kepa Kruse, … Continue reading →

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Kauai REO Buying Tip; Why do I need a buyers agent?

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Susanna Kunkel

Getting the best price is the number one goal of foreclosure buyers.  First, let’s address one of the biggest myths of real estate – “If I work with the listing agent, I’ll be able to get a lower price.” Although not … Continue reading →

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Kauai Real Estate Market – It’s a Smore

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Susanna Kunkel

What’s firm, a little cracked and spicy on top and bottom – but gooey and mooshy in the middle? Smores? or the Kauai Real Estate market? Listings priced to sell – sell. But they have to compete with REO’s and … Continue reading →

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MLK Birthday Memories

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Susanna Kunkel

IN THE NAME OF LOVE  [be sure to click on the links, and have your volume up!] In the early 80’s AIDS and Apartheid were new words. We danced to Bobby Brown, Paula Abduhl was one of the ‘fly girls’ … Continue reading →

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Kauai Eastside Foreclosure Pick of the Week

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Susanna Kunkel

Drumroll please!!  My top REO pick of the week for Kauai’s Eastside Coconut Coast was featured on this week’s Broker Caravan; 6011 Olohena Road #1 MLS 240819  – $559,900 All Photos More Eastside REO listings; Kauai Eastside REO Update Maybe … Continue reading →

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Staging; How to help your house speed date

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Susanna Kunkel

Your house is speed dating, and you may not know it!  Imagine your home sitting at the table, waiting for a prospective “match” to spend 5 minutes to get to know all the wonderful features you know and love. Selling … Continue reading →

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Short Sale Tales from the Crypt!

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Susanna Kunkel

Happy Halloween!  Remember this scary guy from the 90’s? Working with Kauai short sales during the past 3 years, many times I’ve felt like we’re unwitting players in a ‘Short Sale Tales from Crypt’ series. Any producers want to try … Continue reading →

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Princeville Condo Update – Is the tide turning?

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Susanna Kunkel

In the middle of writing multiple offers for buyers on Princeville REO and short sale condos  it’s a bit confusing comparing our local reality with what we’re hearing on national news. It sure seems like the tide is turning with … Continue reading →

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