tongg+partners
1347 Kapiolani Blvd #300
96814, Honolulu
joe@dickersonrealty.com
+1808-429-0043

Opening hours

  • sunday: 8h-19h
  • monday: 8h-19h
  • tuesday: 8h-19h
  • wednesday: 8h-19h
  • thursday: 8h-19h
  • friday: 8h-19h
  • saturday: 8h-19h

As your professional real estate advisors, we focus on client satisfaction. Our business is built on service, and we are not happy until you are happy. Our years of combined experience allow us to assist you with nearly every real estate need. Whether it’s finding your dream home, securing the best loan, or helping you maximize the value of your sale, we are here to guide you every step of the way. If there is anything you need, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Our comment from Agencias Inmobiliarias about tongg+partners:

Tongg+Partners is a highly rated real estate team in Hawaii, led by Rustan and Charlene, known for their exceptional professionalism, deep local market knowledge, and client-first approach. Clients consistently praise the team for going above and beyond to make buying or selling a home a seamless and stress-free experience, even for remote or military buyers facing significant time zone challenges. The team is celebrated for their responsiveness, transparency, and ability to handle complex transactions, including 1031 exchanges and new construction lotteries, with expertise and integrity. Many reviews highlight the supportive, family-like atmosphere fostered by the agents, who are described as patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. Special mention is made of agents like Elayne, Charlene, Mina, Jordan, and Jeni for their dedication and skill in negotiating deals and guiding clients through every step. While the vast majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting their success in selling homes quickly and above asking price, one isolated negative experience regarding dual representation pressure and another regarding communication gaps during a new construction build were noted. However, the company’s general reputation remains stellar, with clients frequently recommending them for their excellence in service, community connection, and commitment to achieving the best outcomes for their clients.

tongg+partners: Reviews

4.9/5 (104 Reviews)
Jesse Mills Published on Google 6 days ago

Fantastic experience: Elayne and the team went above and beyond to help us find a home, and far exceeded all expectations despite a large time difference and long-distance challenges. I highly recommend anyone, military or otherwise, to choose tongg partners and especially Elayne for all their home buying needs!

Katie Heyer Published on Google 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Tongg and Partners is great to work with, highly recommend!

ladonna riley Published on Google 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Charlene was amazing. Her client had seen my house and wanted to buy it. Charlene contacted me she was kind, professional and helped her client deal with all the challenges of buying a house. She made it look easy. She was very professional ,consistent and personable. The house closed without a hit hitch no am grateful

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Thank you so much for your kind words! We are happy we found your property and our clients were able to cal it home.

Korey Taylor Published on Google 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: We had such a wonderful experience working with Tongg + Partners! We purchased our home on the North Shore and felt completely at ease throughout the entire process. The team was communicative, professional, and truly went above and beyond for us. We’d wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking to buy a home or relocate to O‘ahu.

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It was our pleasure to serve you and your Ohana !!

Ross Bringgold Published on Google 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Working with the Tongg+Partners team in Hawaii was an outstanding experience from start to finish. They were professional, quick to respond, and always made us feel like a priority. Their knowledge of the local market was impressive, and they guided us through every step of the process with clarity and confidence. Thanks to their dedication and expertise, my wife and I found our Hawaiian home, and we couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend to anyone looking to buy in Hawaii!

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Thank you so much for trusting our team ! It was our pleasure to help you through the home buying process.

Celeste Yee Published on Google 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Rustan, Charlene, and the team are nothing short of amazing. From the first in-person consultation, I felt (and soon confirmed) that this team was experienced, efficient, trustworthy, and caring. They helped to sell our home at a time where the conditions were not ideal, always while advocating for our needs and making sure the process of selling using a 1031 exchange went smoothly. They covered everything from marketing and staging to securing the right buyer and closing, all while guiding us through the nuances of the selling process. Communication and transparency is this team's strong suit, and their actions are motivated with pure aloha. If the opportunity presents itself, it would be a pleasure to work with them again.

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Celeste thank you for your kind words. It was truly our pleasure to serve you and the Ohana through this process. Looking forward to working along side you soon !

KLEENPRO HAWAII Published on Google 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Always a pleasure working with Jeni and her associates, I found them to be professional, courteous, and easy to work with. I HIGHLY recommend Tongg partners team.

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Thank you , we appreciate your trust in our team.

Yael Stonebraker Published on Google 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: I referred Mariah Lunn to assist clients with selling their condo in central Honolulu and she went above and beyond negotiating for their top dollar through a 1031 exchange. They are overjoyed with her service and I am too! I will absolutely be referring her more clients as my friends and family need real estate services on Oahu.

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Thank you for trusting us !! it was our pleasure to work along-side the clients.

Roceley Lo Published on Google 7 months ago

Negative experience: We had a very disappointing experience with this realtor Kalana Welch. On the day of our scheduled viewing, we arrived at the property only to be pressured to sign with them as our buyer’s agent before being allowed to see the home. There was no prior notice or disclosure that this listing agent intended to have dual representation, and the tactic felt disgraceful, greedy, and unethical. This kind of surprise and coercion is unacceptable and does not reflect professional or transparent real estate practices. We strongly caution other buyers to be aware of this behavior.

Katie Fudim Published on Google 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: The Tongg team took amazing care of me while navigating an unconventional buying experience that I put them through! Phew! I couldn’t have done this without Charlene’s skillful finesse and knowledge throughout the entire process. Each member of this team played a positive and supportive role in our success. So grateful to have a wonderful group by my side. Thank you!!

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tongg+partners

Thank you for trusting our team !! it was our pleasure to be part of the process.

HendoFriendo Published on Google 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: As a happy new 1st home buyer I feel Rustan, Kalana, and the rest of the team are amazing to work with. They are all patient, professional, flexible and not pushy. Best of all they make you feel like family when going through the home buying process. They were even knowledge with all military benefits too. I 100% recommend them when trying to purchase an home and I would use them again.

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It was a pleasure to work alongside you! Congrats again.

Daniel Zia Published on Google 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Rustan leads tongg+partners with a reputation for integrity and community connection. Serving Liliha-Kapalama, his team combines local knowledge with a client-first focus that inspires confidence.

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Thank you for your kind words ! we appreciate you.

Daryn Ogino Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: As mortgage loan originators at Smart Money Hawaii, we’ve had the pleasure of working with many real estate professionals—but our recent transaction with Tongg + Partners truly stood out. From start to finish, their team was proactive, responsive, and fully invested in making the experience seamless for both the buyer and everyone involved in the transaction. Communication was clear and timely, which is key in helping us move the loan forward efficiently. We especially appreciated their attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs before they became issues—something that only comes with deep experience and professionalism. Their collaborative approach made it easy to stay aligned on deadlines and expectations, ensuring that the closing happened smoothly and on time. It’s always a pleasure to work with agents who prioritize not just their clients, but also foster a strong working relationship with lenders and all parties involved. Tongg + Partners exemplify what it means to be true professionals in this industry. We look forward to many more successful transactions together! — Daryn & Darci Mortgage Loan Originators, Smart Money Hawaii NMLS #273384

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Thank you so much, Daryn! We really enjoyed working with your team and look forward to working together again soon!

Ted Kelemen Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great company. Very professional. Super helpful and knowledgeable in a complicated transaction we went through

Lisa Harris Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you for taking care of my amazing clients! I hope we can work together again in the near future! You did a GREAT job! Thank you again!!

Doreen Fukushima Published on Google 2 years ago

Negative experience: This real estate company was very unprofessional throughout the purchase of a condo we recently bought. They ordered the wrong condo documents which delayed the sale of the property by 2 weeks and cost the seller an extra month of HOA fees. They also didn't make sure the condo was empty during the final walk through and there was broken furniture and dirty underwear on the floor. They did not provide the key pad code for the garage and only gave one garage door opener when there's usually 2. The key to the pools wasn't working properly and we had to pay $50 right off the bat to even get into the amenities. After the sale was made and we ran into these problems, they never called back to answer any questions about the incorrect keys or missing garage door opener. If we didn't like the condo as much as we did, their customer service alone would've made me bypass this property. Be prepared for a frustrating process if they're the company handling the sale of a property.

Susan Hassett Published on Google 3 years ago

Positive experience: I had to give too much of my personal information to log on so I never got on their site...

U. Smith Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Their team was so helpful and patient with me every step of the way! I would recommend them to anyone looking to buy a home. They make what seems to be the impossible, possible!

S Z Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Couldn’t be happier when we finally closed the condo today! Big help from mina as our buyer agent, her knowledge has been showing us she is the right one! Closing team leader Jeni also showed us her pay attention to details, profes impressed us, as an outside state buyer we truly need these kind of professionals helping us, thank you, Tongg team! We can’t have our dream came true without your help!

Michael Kim Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: They made the home selling process very easy. Had a smooth transaction and great experience with this team!

ozell daniel Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Morgan has been super easy to work with.

Seaton Tilo Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: We are so appreciative of all of the teams hard work, flexibility, and understanding of our situation and getting the job done with such professionalism and finesse. So blessed to have been able to work with ya’ll and wish each and everyone of ya’ll success in your future endeavors and growth of an amazing team

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Thank you, Seaton! The pleasure is all ours.

Cash Robinson Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Chris and the Team got the deal done. Excited to enjoy our home in Paradise.

Remus Baysuw Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fast easy and efficient thank you very much for your help

Ali Syed Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlene and everyone on her listings team were amazing every step of the way during my home sale. They had a streamlined process and met with me weekly to discuss our progress. Further, they constantly assessed the market to develop strategies and incentives to help sell my home. Where I was unable to sell with another, tongg+partners helped me close the deal. I would definitely recommend them for sellers as well as buyers in Hawai’i.

Isaac Goodner Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: As my first time buying my own place, it was rather daunting but the Tongg+Partners team really came through and made the process smooth as can be! Many Thanks!!

Caleb Helms Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The best team of realtors you could ask for!

Brianna Williams Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Keller Williams Tongg+partners were phenomenal to work with. They made the process of selling our home easy! They are very considerate and helpful regarding timelines, etc. I would work with them again! Thank you Keller Williams team for everything!

Jeremy Simmons Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very Friendly and funny, easy to work with and will do their best to explain anything that you may have questions about.

Mallory Quisenberry Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Tongg and Partners assisted my family in the buying and selling of our very first home. The team was so knowledgeable and professional and made us feel comfortable every step of the way. They went above and beyond to help us purchase our home while we were thousands of miles away and sold our home only days after listing it. We highly trust and recommend them!

Joe Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best realtors I have ever worked with. I bought 2 house through them. I will buy more! Thanks a lot Tongg Partners.

Carlos Farfan Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Outstanding Job! I am extremely happy with their professionalism and service.

Janine Suzuki Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The Tongg Tribe is so professional. They are very thoughtful and do their very best to accommodate me as the seller, then turn around to help me purchase. They were very patient and happy to help me find the right home for me. I loved working with them!

Monica DeGroot Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Maria is a phenomenal interior decorator! Thank you Tongg and Partners for helping us with our dream!

Drew Ramey Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Tongg and partners are an absolutely stellar team - one of the best I have had the pleasure of working with. They bring an incredibly high level of service and experience to any real estate transaction. I would highly recommend the Tongg team to anyone I know who is looking to buy real estate on the island!

Chris Figler Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: This team is truly amazing, it is an honor to be in business with professionals who do whatever it takes to go above and beyond for our clients.

Kelsey McConville Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: What an incredible team! I have nothing but incredible things to say about the entire Tongg team. Highly recommend them to anybody looking for a knowledgeable, communicative and supportive team.

Craig Reger Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: i am a realtor/broker owner in Portland Oregon and have been referring the Tongg's to my friends, family, and clients looking to buy and sell in Hawaii for years! every member of the organization from owners, admin, and of course the agents have gone above and beyond to assure my referrals have a great experience buying and selling in Hawaii! I highly recommend this company!

Richie vill Respicio Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Always a blast working with the fam at Tongg and partners! Easy to work with, fun and very responsive when needed.

Annabelle Arcand Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: We experienced a great and exciting journey buying our first home. The Tongg team put a lot of effort in to accommodate all our must haves, we wanted in our house. Our agent Mina was great, and we felt we were in the best hands.

Rory Tongg Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great service!! The whole team it top notch!!

danielle dantona Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: My husband and I were able to buy a house in our dream location of Kailua with the help of tongg+partners! They were extremely knowledgeable, patient and went above and beyond to make this dream happen for us. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell on Oahu! Thank you tongg+partners for your commitment to serving your clients with excellence!

Demetris Anwar Published on Google 3 years ago

Positive experience: Brought our first condo through them. Presentation was great, the home was well staged. Process was seamless. Didn't care for writing the letter, which at the time was not illegal. However, now is illegal per Hawaii State law. The agents were kind and got the deal done. I would recommend them. -IME123Hawaii

Marnin Falette Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you to the entire team especially Elayne who was the person who encouraged me to pull the trigger at the right time, and getting my place sold at the price I had in mind and that I wanted. To Elayne and the whole team of very great professionals again thank you very much; well done and continue changing peoples lives in a very positive way.

Satika Pena Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I am a first time home owner, new to the island, and my realtor Mina and her team where a god send truly! They explained the whole process to me, all I had to do was submit my documentation and they took care of everything else! They where very well knowledgeable prompt and kept me in the loop through out the entire process. My family is extremely great full. Everyone is extremely kind and patient and made us feel like family. Mahalo❤️

Brendon Oshita Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: As a Lending Partner, I have very high standards for my agents being that they take care of my clients with respect, integrity and are a shining example of the Aloha spirit. Tongg+partners is all of this plus some. In the countless transactions that we have done together my clients will always leave happy and satisfied. They are the best on the island hands down, and you will notice the difference in service.

Chris Suarez Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Referred some of my best friends to Tongg+partners and they took incredible care of them. They were patient, honest, did incredible research for them...all in all a great experience.

Precious Lee Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: My experience was the best. Mina was absolutely patient and consistent. Mina took down everything I wanted and made it come true. My first offer was accepted!! I even recommended many others looking to purchase or sell their home to Mina. You always want to have a great humble upbeat realtor and Mina was all of that and some!!

Kealii Beck Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Professional, courteous, knowledgeable, trustworthy...always a pleasure to work with.

Michelle Bush - Vegas PLACE Inc. Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Defiantly our go to for all our Honolulu referrals ! First class service all the way!

Chris Wirsing Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: We have had the opportunity to know Rustan & Charlene for a few years now…. Not only are they amazing real estate agents, but they are even better people! I can’t say enough good things about them!!!! Highly recommend!!!!

Michael Hoadley Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Celeste from Tongg + Partners helped refer us to an agent in Virginia and he was great! It helped make our move much easier and smoother. Highly recommend using them for all your future housing needs.

Sheaven De Lima Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have nothing but positive thoughts regarding my experience in working with Tongg and Partners. They are genuine, responsive, fair, and transparent. I really enjoy working with them.

Ju Frigillana Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: It has been a delight working with Rory and his team. Mark and I love their level of service, excellence and knowledge. We felt relieved with their expertise and insight into the market. Being able to trust someone to see through details with your best interest in mind has led us to finding a beautiful home even in the middle of CHAOS! I highly recommend this company!

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Thank you, Ju! You are always such a pleasure to work with and thank you for trusting us with your real estate needs. Congrats on your new home!

kaige fitts Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlene and her listing team were nothing short of amazing! Very responsive and amazing to work with. Made the process of listing our house and selling it without us being on island care free. Highly recommend them for all real estate needs!

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Thank you, Kaige! We appreciated the opportunity to help you sell your home!

Mark Frigillana Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Rus, Char and their Team have been amazing to work with. From selling our previous home over and beyond it’s listed price as well as helping us get into the home that we’re moving into, they have been there every step of the way. For professionalism and integrity choose Tongg+Partners. Aloha!!

Harrison Wright Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: This team is like working with a family, full of the most genuine and whole hearted people. There’s nothing but the best with this group. Family for life and beyond a pleasure to work with.

Nancy Hoadley Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have now worked on and off with tongg+partners for over a year. The team first helped us while living in Hawaii, but now went above and beyond to assist us as first-time home-buyers on the East Coast. Celeste referred us to a wonderful agent in our new area and was always available to answer questions and help our experience run smoothly and remain enjoyable. The whole team at tongg is welcoming and puts their clients first; always. If you are looking for a real estate agent in the area, I highly recommend you go with tongg+partners. They are a fantastic, hard-working, and efficient team.

Pauline Beaver Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Tong and Partners seem to go above and beyond for their clients. They support and encourage their staff which results in excellent service to their clients.

Cary Scoville Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Looking to buy or sell a home? Tongg+Partners have an amazing team who put your needs first. They go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and confident on your real estate journey. Celeste, Danielle & the rest of the team are always ready to deliver a great experience through their professionalism and all the laughter, smiles & encouragement you need!

Charletta Wilson, PhD Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Authentic folx who really care about your experience.

HOFFEY Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: As a small business myself, I value transparency and integrity. tongg+partners embodies these values and I put my full faith in recommending them as my real estate team of choice on Oahu.

A Beaver Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: tongg+partners always goes above and beyond to serve their clients. I am always impressed with their service and professionalism.

Katrina Martino-Tarr Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely phenomenal team!

Aiden Warner Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Elayne is the best there is and was extremely helpful through the entirety of the process! The team was experienced, knowledgeable and made the process easy!

Theo Apostoleris Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Professional service. I would recommend them to others and would work with them again.

Carole Busque Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Working with Tongg Partners surpassed my home selling expectations! They helped in every way they could to make selling our home possible. Maria staged our home in a fresh and appealing way and took away all of the extra work to get our house ready to be viewed. For every obstacle I faced, Maria was there to help with a solution. Besides being very good at what they do, they are really nice people to work with. Along with the expertise of the team, our house sold quickly, and we were on our way to buy our new house (with the help of Tongg Partners). This is the team I want to work with for every real estate transaction!

Sam H Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: We had the pleasure of working with Elayne Cruz to buy a home. She was INCREDIBLE! We are so thankful to have had her on our team while we navigated the complex housing market in Hawaii. If you are looking for someone who will have your best interest in mind and is always willing to go above and beyond, search no further than Elayne! We are also appreciative of the Escrow Team that helped get us through closing; their expertise and attentiveness was awesome.

Rhyan England Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Cannot be happier with how smooth and easy the home buying process was with this organization. First time buying a house, and still in shock of how much easier this was with the help of this team. Agent (Jordan) was always willing and there to walk me through all my questions, never felt pushed or swayed in a direction, always put my needs into consideration and overall was there from start to finish with my best interest in mind. My transaction coordinator (Danielle) was completely on top of the game the whole time, was willing to help anytime or day, very knowledgeable and eager to help and overall was the backbone in my opinion to the buying process. Both Jordan and Danielle made for an amazing team, great experience, and I could not be happier working with these two individuals. I have heard many horror stories from friends/coworkers on the island about bad buying experiences. I can proudly say I had a great experience, I love the property they helped me get, and I would choose this team and company 100 times out of 100. Thank you Tongg+Partners for the experience and for being there every step of the way on my home buying process.

Talisha Cruz Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great team to work with, they made sure to keep our best interest, we were well informed of the process, and kept up to date with what was going on. Everything went by fast but smooth, definitely recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell. Thank you tongg+partners!

Chris Cano Podcast Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have had the privilege of serving thousands of Veterans through their VA Home Loan Benefit for the last 10 years on the mortgage side. I have myself accumulated real estate through the years of my service to this country and getting out of the Navy and running a mortgage company. When it came time for me to sell a home I owned in Hawaii, I decided to work with some of the best professionals I know. Honestly, I had no idea what to expect on the "SELL" side. Charlene Tongg and her team from day 1 sent me timelines of what I could expect from the moment they took the listing, to staging, to open houses, to getting a buyer. They suggested a list price of 1.35M dollars letting me know they were confident. They were able to get me an offer at 1.55M. We closed ahead of schedule which is crazy for a market like Hawaii. The Tongg Group have my highest referral and I encourage any Veteran looking to buy or sell, give them a call. Chris Cano USN Veteran Aligned Mortgage

Asia Bogan Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Elayne has been the best real estate agent that I could have ever thought to have. She’s been the push I needed to buy a home and was dedicated to my needs all the way through even while I was living in my new home. Although my personal issues tried to stop me from selling my house, Elayne and the team members of Tongg+partners did everything they can to ensure that my house was sold for no less than its value. I couldn’t imagine choosing a different team. Each and every member goes above and beyond for what their clients want and need.I look forward to working with them again soon!

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Thank you, Asia! We wish you the best!

Connor Fielding Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Mina and her team have to be the best team on the Island. Mina was very clear in her advise giving and got us in escrow on our 2nd attempt. Keller Williams overall has a very sought after representation and they lived up to all of it. We are very happy to say that when we do leave the Island, Keller Williams (Mina’s team) will be representing us when we decide to sell our home.

Nick Foley Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: The Tongg and Partners team is one of the best on island! They always ensure their clients receive world class service and stay on top of getting their clients the best deal! I’d highly recommend this team whether you are a client who is buying or selling!

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Thank you, Nick!

Luke Morrison Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Just purchased me and my families dream home. Rustan and the escrow team made the whole process a DREAM. Shout out to Jeni and Danielle. Saved us so many headaches. Could not have higher praise/recommendation!!

Rylan Maddox Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlene, Rustan, and the whole team are amazing, and expertly knowledge about the real estate market. They will fight for their clients and have a unique understanding of how to get their clients the best deals and offers accepted. Would recommend 10/10.

Joy Ferry Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: All of my interactions with Jenifer Moon have exceeded my expectations. She is highly knowledgeable in all things real estate and has been an invaluable asset. Jeni has assisted me in making informed decisions, processed many complex transactions, navigates the technical aspect of real estate with ease, and is familiar and up to date with constant market fluctuations. Buying/selling a home can be a highly emotional ordeal, too. Rustan takes the time to address any and all questions. He’s not just looking for a property that checks search boxes. Rustan’s genuine interest in finding a place you will love to come home to is palpable and authentic. Recommend without reservation.

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Thank you, Joy! We are happy you have had a great experience!

Kevin Okamura Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: This was my first time buying a home and Jordan and his team made the process so easy. Everyone at Tongg + Partners were always available and made sure to always answer ALL of my questions. I really thought this process was going to be so much more stressful, but it wasn’t! Everyone was so patient and made sure that any decision I made was a decision I was comfortable with. They always stayed in touch and checked up on me throughout the whole process to make sure I got my first dream home! Big shoutout to Jordan! Thank you again!

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So happy to hear! We are so excited for you!

Jeffrey Schrimp Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Tong+partners is an excellent team and was a pleasure to work with.

Robert Mason Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: This team was awesome to work with. We bought while off island and Rustan was very helpful and kept us in the loop. Also, they have invited us to many client appreciation events through out the years. Great group of people.

Stephen Autrey Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Rustan and Charlene are amazing people and they truly care about people. They are highly professional and are an excellent option if your looking to buy or sell.

Katy Bowles Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Unreal service! My hubby and I bought our first ever home through Tongg+partners, and we can’t say enough good about them. We felt so informed through the whole process. Honestly, we felt so pampered. It’s Tongg+partners for the long haul for us.

Cynthia Brosnan Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing!! I would 100% recommend!!

Kay Henderson Published on Google 4 years ago

Negative experience: We were referred to this Brokerage from a mortgage broker we had used in the past. We were advised that this team was one of the best on the island so of course we were eager to work with them. Being that we were off island when we started the process of trying to buy a home, the working relationship started off great. Communication was consistent and frequent and Rustan was informative re areas and requirements etc. Based on initial interactions, we decided to move forward with the process and use this agency to purchase our new home. We were set up with a search on their platform and started receiving regular auto generated emails for properties based on our specs. We were very interested in buying new construction and Rustan did explain the lottery process to us given the demand for new construction on the island. The first warning sign though was when it came time to submit our lottery applications in July and August which we had said we wanted to be included in. The deadline was fast approaching and we had not heard back from this office despite our emails and phone calls. Our applications were eventually submitted within the timeframe but at the 11th hour. By the grace of God, we were selected in the lottery on our second application and unfortunately for us the service was downhill from there. Construction of our home was slated for the end of November. We arrived on island late August and were living in a hotel and had to vacate after 60 days (active-duty military). We had emphasized this to Rustan when we arrived and he had informed us of a rental property that he places buyers in short term and that we would be able to move in to said place until our home was finished. When it came time to move into temp accommodation, we couldn't even get in touch with him and we were left in limbo with nowhere really to stay. Rustan had placed another one of his buyers in the rental he had mentioned to us and it was not available anymore. Instead of telling us upfront though, he strung us along for weeks with the promise of follow up but numerous phone calls and emails went unanswered. When he did eventually get back to us, it was with no real info. We asked for assistance to find temp accommodation because we had searched high and low ourselves but being in the midst of summer, options were minimal and no viable options were proposed and we were again advised that he would get back to us but nothing. At the end, he literally just stopped replying to my emails or returning calls. Luckily, we were blessed to have a family from my husband’s command open their home to us so we had somewhere to stay. Having just moved to the island, living in a hotel and being displaced again for an extended period of time until our home was built was hard enough, but not having the support from your agency that you choose to work with compacted the situation. Buying a home is a huge process and you want agents that support you as the buyer. I don't feel we were provided that by this agency. There was no representation at any walk through, meeting or anything really. They did nothing proactive in the way of representing us, the Buyers. All they did was submit our lottery application. We arrived on island on August 25, 2021 and to this day no one made contact to meet us in person. We didn't even get so much as a phone call on the day of our closing. Instead, I received an auto generated text message from Target advising me that Charlene Tong had sent me a gift card. I was flawed really. All in all, the real estate market is very competitive on island and this is definitely not going to be our last home purchase in Hawaii but we will certainly be choosing our next agent wisely so we are represented as we should be. Sadly, I would not recommend this agency to anyone. Which is a shame because Rustan is a really nice person.

tongg+partners
tongg+partners

Thank you for your review. I sincerely apologize to you & Corey & for the experience you believed you received. We take feedback very serious & always come to the table w/ transparency & an open heart as there are always areas we can improve.

After reading your review, it’s necessary to add some additional objective perspectives to your following points in hopes the entire story be taken into consideration as your review is read:

1. 11th hour application: The Dr. Horton lottery took place on Saturday 08/21/11 @ 10 a.m. The deadline for the application was 5 p.m. on Thursday 08/19/21. Your complete application, to include an updated pre-approval letter, was turned in on Saturday 08/14/21 @ 6:15 p.m. Kay this was literally 5 days before the application was due. Our definitions are clearly misaligned & for that I do apologize.

2. Temporary Housing: On 09/24/21, you asked for help with temporary housing for the dates of 10/23 - 12/17 as there was a 30 day closing delay due to DR. Horton's delay in construction. The fully furnished month to month Kailua rental you referenced already had a reservation on it since 09/10/21 for the month of October, however, per the owner, the unit was available from November on. Yes, the already reserved tenants were also my clients however, that’s irrelevant as they secured the unit before your inquiry. Furthermore, I have no control over who & how someone else rents out their home as its their decision, not mine. Because you needed something by the 3rd week in October, I immediately reached out to multiple property managers who do not normally do month to month rentals, however they agreed to help. Within 10 days there were two units available for your requested times: A fully furnished unit in Ko Olina & a partially furnished unit in Waikiki. For Ko Olina your response was "its too far" & for Waikiki you wanted "fully furnished". So the plan was to wait until November & move into the Kailua home. Kay, it was unfortunate & completely out of my control, the October Family ended up extending their lease. As soon as this was discovered, I reached out again to our property manager network & found you a partially furnished unit in Kaimuki, however you again wanted a fully furnished unit & at this point, you found housing w/ a friend.

Kay, I understand you're frustrated as the Kailua rental didn’t work out however it’s someone else's home & its their prerogative if they decide to extend any current lease. I also understand your frustrations may have come from misaligned expectations of what you wanted to rent VS what was actually available. However, your review should’ve stated that we did provide you with multiple options for rentals, however you elected to turn them all down. To state we did not get back to you at all is the biploar opposite of what took place. Our Perspectives are clearly misaligned & I do apologize.

3. No In Person Final Walk Through: Kay, please forgive me as it was explained up front that Dr. Horton, as a developer, does things differently than standard escrows. I could’ve done better by repeating to you again via email that due to covid DR Horton does not allow any other parties other than the buyers to attend final walk throughs. DR. Horton sales reps normally make this clear to the respective buyers as its their policy. They’ve always done this w/ all of our buyers who have purchased in their development so Im surprised they didn’t relay this to you. Moving forward, we will update our systems to include an additional repetitive email explaining Dr. Hortons policy to ensure expectations are managed better. Thank you for the opportunity to improve on his.

4. No In Person Contact: Kay, we would’ve loved to meet you both in person. It’s our understanding that during your approx 90 day time here, Corey traveled almost 65-70 days of it. Char & I also traveled 30 days out of the last 90 days. Between all travels, there really wasn’t much time to meet in person...

Maggie Gaylor Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlene and her team went above and beyond our expectations! Everything from cleaning to staging to marketing was incredible! We had an amazing offer so quickly and we know it was due to the Tongg’s team hard work! They made a typically stressful situation so smooth for us! They even connected us with a real estate agent at our next duty station! We highly recommend using this team and we are grateful for all their hard work!

Thomas Mullen Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: My experience with Tongg+Partners was truly life changing. As a young military member, the decision to buy a home was incredibly daunting.Lacking any sort of experience in real estate, the possibility of buying a home felt extremely distant and well beyond my abilities. Rustan and his team were absolutely amazing in educating, informing, and supporting me from start to finish and I am now a home owner. From introductory lessons taught by Rustan personally, to continued learning and market discussions with his team, Tongg+Partners gave me all of the critical pieces of information concerning the complex, challenging housing market on Oahu. Rustan and his team were in personal contact with me weekly with knowledge pertaining to VA Loans, creating generational wealth through home ownership, and exploring multiple types of dwellings to help me better understand what worked best for my situation. When we found one that I liked, Rustan and his team sprang in to action, streamlining and aggressively pursuing offers and then guiding me through the escrow process. When push came to shove in the home buying process, Rustan personally had my back, using his many years of experience and influence within the Hawaii real estate sector to get me to the finish line and make me a home owner. Not only did Rustan and his team do all this, but they managed to do that while I spent weeks away on deployment, traversing the Pacific from Guam to Alaska to Utah and back. Their professionalism and teamwork enabled me not only to buy my dream home, but to do so with absolutely NO impacts to my hectic work life on island. If you are even considering buying a home, an apartment, anything on Oahu, give Tongg+Partners a call. I recommend Rustan to my father, my future wife, and my future wife's father. He is the real deal. Elite!

Tim Palms Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: My wife and I trust Rustan and Char and their dedicated tribe for all things real estate related. Whether you are buying your first home or your 10th, they make sure your needs are first and foremost and their processing team keeps everything on schedule. With their help we have been able to get our offers accepted and buy below market even in these crazy conditions. They are pros and I recommend them to all of my friends.

J MN Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome! We felt like Ohana from the very beginning! From start to finish our realtor, Jordan Toohey, as well as Rustan Tongg and his team, exceeded our expectations! Jordan has an amazing ability to personally get to know you and what you are looking for, and then works tirelessly to find the right property that will make you completely happy. Rustan’s expertise and extensive experience with the Honolulu real estate market, perfectly complimented Jordan’s work—they make a powerful team! We were fortunate to have them working with us to find a great investment property as well as retirement home! Just because we put offers on the houses didn’t mean our work with them was done—Tongg and Partners have such a great team to work with throughout the process! From the offer to the closing and even after, if we needed support, someone was there to provide the help we needed! That was an incredible asset for us since we are new to Hawaii living. We have purchased multiple homes in our lives, and know Jordan Toohey, Rustan Tongg and Partners are the best!

Richard Marshall Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Have bought two properties with Tongg and Partners! Love the professionalism. Charr and Russ are very personable and will go out their way to provide seamless experience! I highly recommend them as your realtor, I will be using them again in the future.

Kelly K Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very helpful with the whole process. Went above and beyond when working with a family on the other side of the world-very accommodating.

Kirsty Honeybell Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: My husband and I purchased our home with Charlene Tongg three years ago, so when it became time to move on and sell we naturally went back to Tongg and Partners. From the first meeting with Char and Celeste we were impressed with the clarity of the sales process, laid out clearly for us. We enjoyed working with Char again and were thrilled to sell over asking. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Tongg and partners to anyone wishing to buy or sell on Oahu. Thanks Char and all the team for all your hard work and patience! Aloha.

Patrick Long Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome and very helpful! Being a First time buyer, they helped made it an easy process!

Rick B Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Rustan, Charlene and their entire team were amazing. True professionals offering solid & thoughtful advice, incredibly prompt feedback & response... while making the entire process seamless. We couldn’t recommend them more highly.

Kimberly King Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlene and her team were a pleasure to work with. I am an out of town owner and they went way above and beyond selling my condo. Jeni organized the cleaning of the unit, movers and storage. They were awesome, communicated reguarly and made the experience so easy. I highly reccomend them.

Christopher Sutton Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Rustan and Charlene are the best! Total real estate power couple, but with down to earth sensibilities. They manage a top notch team of people to help get your property sold or get you into a new home quickly. I have worked with them twice to buy and once to sell, and the experience has been amazing. The Tonggs are the most efficient at bringing a sale to close that I have ever encountered. The Tonggs also connected me with a local mortgage broker that is as competitive as my credit union, and I trust completely (Aligned Mortgage). The Oahu real estate market is swamped with part-time agents, most are merely following a script, straight out of their real estate broker classes. The Tonggs are true professionals and have been in this market for at least 15 years. I enthusiastically recommend the Tonggs for any real estate business you may need.

Yesenia Rodriguez Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: We bought our first home in Hawaii with Rustan and Charlene!! The are a truly outstanding team!! We appreciate all the hard work and we are thankful for you guys!! So blessed with you guys!! ❤️

greg rodriguez Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome team! We absolutely love them! Thank you for for helping us buy our home and for everything you did for our family!!

VmO 367 Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best decision I ever made. Thanks for supporting the military community! Ryan Tongg and Joe Pickett I truly appreciate it!

Jasmine Keanu Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Char was awesome! Tongg’s are Amazing!!!

Nicole Tam-Berube Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlene helped my husband and I find a great property in Kaneohe. The experience was a beeeze, and we felt comfortable and supported throughout the whole process! The best thing was the support they provide after the sale! They helped us with so many other additional processes and situations while we were getting settled. Call the Tonggs today!!

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