Karin Carlson

Hawaii Life
3750 Wailea Alanui, Suite B-16, Wailea, HI 96753


Tel: 808-879-1991
Fax: 808-879-6481
Cell: 808-283-8147

Markets Served: Wailea, HI;Kīhei, Hawaii;Wailuku, Hawaii;Kahului, Hawaii;Kula, Hawaii;

Specialties: 1031 Exchanges; Buyer's Specialist; Co-ops/Condos; Island Properties; Listing Specialist; Resort/Vacation; Senior; Townhomes/Condos; Waterfront/Waterview;

What do Clients Say?

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Another smooth and successful transaction lead by our favorite realtor Karin. She is very patient and answers all your questions and concerns. One thing for certain. She knows Maui. "

Gerry Surban

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Karin worked tirelessly to get our property sold. She was positive, professional and energetic. I would not hesitate to have Karin as my real estate professional. Anyone out there wanting to buy or sell property on Maui should hire Karin. She will get the job done for you. "

Walt Hayden

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Karin is the consummate real estate professional We would highly recommend her We were not present for much of the work that needed to been done in securing the loan for our condo Karin took care of ever detail. She helped line up the lender, the escrow account company, and took care of all the necessary inspections She worked seamlessly with the buyer to workout some of the small details Karin was completely on top of everything Just an absolute pleasure to work with "

Christopher Killay

"I am extremely pleased with Karin Carlson and her efforts in taking the lead in this property sale. She brought experience and local knowledge to the table in a professional manner. In such a competitive sales environment with many challenges. Karin was immediately engaged and kept a constant and continual communication flow to those directly involved. She is a master at coordinating people, places and logistics to bring about the desired outcome. I look forward to working with her in the future and welcome the opportunity. "

R. Dixon

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "We worked with Karin 3 years ago when we purchased our property in Maui. We worked with her again selling our property this year. She is very knowledgeable, professional and diligent in her job. I will recommend her to family and friends. I hope to work with her in our next home purchase on the island. Keep up the great job, Karin. Mahalo!"

Beth Surban

About Karin

My strengths include care, compassion, listening, and bringing people together so that they may share and benefit from their mutual interests, i.e., the “win-win” scenario. 

Born and raised in San Francisco, I have lived and worked with people from the world over.

In college I spent one month in Japan on a travel-study program with San Francisco State University and after graduating from SFSU Summa Cum Laude with a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), I worked at Natividad Medical Center (The Medical Center for Monterey County, CA) on the Surgical Floor. The patients included trauma victims, as well as prisoners from the County Jail, and inmates from Soledad Prison (State of California).  A year later, I travelled throughout South America for an entire year. 

Upon my return to San Francisco, I “migrated” to the East Bay, where I continued my nursing career as a “Visiting Nurse” providing Home Health Care Services to those recently discharged from the hospitalized, the frail elderly, and the disabled residing in the City of Oakland, CA.

Oakland, CA is where I first became a condo owner and my nursing career expanded to include work in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, as well as home health care settings. It was when I began promoting the value of Home Health Care Services, that I discovered my love for sales, marketing, and contract negotiations.    

Prior to moving to Maui, I worked for a global medical device manufacturer, negotiating agreements with insurance carriers of all types; managing national, regional, & local accounts; providing educational presentations to healthcare professionals; and training sales and reimbursement personnel throughout the United States.

As a resident of Santa Cruz, CA (1991-2000), I began the study of hula and continued those studies with my move to Maui in 2000. I performed at each Hula Bowl Maui from 2001 through 2005 and many other venues throughout the Valley Isle. 

I continue to give back to my community in a number of ways:

Serving on Boards of Directors: 

1)     The Realtors Association of Maui Member-at-Large (2018 a 3-year term)

     2)  The Maui Food Bank (2018 to present)

3)      Hale Kau Kau Advisory Board (2018 to present) 

4)      The Brain Injury Association-Hawaii Chapter (2009-2010)

5)      The Maui Meadows Neighborhood Association 2008 -2014 serving as Secretary, Membership and Vice President

6)     The Case Management Society of America-Hawaii Chapter as V.P., President; and Chairperson of the 2002 Regional Conference as well as Chair of the Exhibitor Committee (2001 -2003)

 

 

Additional Volunteer Activities include:

1)      Hale Kau Kau Driver (since 2004) Delivering hot meals to the homebound, disabled, and frail elderly residents in South Maui.

2)      Rotary Club of Kihei-Wailea (2016 to present).  Volunteer at Food Drives: 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019; Volunteer at School Supply Drives 2016 & 2018; Rescue Tube Installation Team Member for South Maui Beaches (2017); Co-Chair 2018 Fundraiser Dinner/Silent Auction; and Chair for the 2019 Fundraiser Event.  

3)      AREAA (Asian Real Estate Association of America) Aloha Chapter

4)      AAUW (American Association of University Women)

Certifications/Designations:

1)      ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative)

2)      AHWD (At Home with Diversity)

3)      BPOR (Broker Price Opinion Resource)

4)      CRS (Certified Residential Specialist)

5)      ePRO (proficient with technology)

6)      GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute)

7)      RSPS (Resort Second-Home Property Specialist)

8)      SFR (Short Sale Foreclosure Resource)

9)      SRS (Sellers Representative Specialist)

10) GREEN 

I bring an array of people & business experience that empower me to provide excellent service combined with expertise.  

Moving to Maui has been a dream come true for me, and I am passionate about assisting others to make their dreams of Maui come true.