Michele is an “earned in” Keller Williams Luxury Agent and was cited in WSJ Real Trends as one of America’s Best Real Estate Professionals in Hawaii for her 2020 sales volume production. She is currently in the top 10 percent of Big Island of Hawaii Realtors specializing on the Kohala Coast. Setting the standard for exceptional client experience, Michele Paape offers a concierge-level of service for her clients most important investments. To Michele luxury is so much more than a price point...it is the freedom of choice, of lifestyle and the ability to have daily peace of mind. What sets Michele apart as a luxury agent is that beyond just the purchase of a home, Michele creates true harmony in her clients’ transition from their faster paced, urban lifestyle to the uniquely slower paced way of Hawaii living. Michele discovered her passion for music at an early age, which ultimately led her to studying piano, voice, musical theater and opera. Post music graduate school, Michele moved to NYC to continue pursuing opera on a larger stage. What began as a fearless move to follow her passion and make a career in the big city turned into her staying in NYC for 18 years. With Michele transitioning to find her own piece of paradise along Hawaii’s Kohala Coast, she's best equipped to help her clients do the same. For a decade now, Michele has been known for representing exclusive properties along the Big Island’s Kohala Coast, as her high-profile clientele includes celebrity entertainers and athletes. She prides herself in honesty, integrity and communication. Noted by her clients for her impeccable attention to detail, Michele brings the best of her strong work ethic, in-depth real estate knowledge and keen negotiation skills to the table in every transaction.