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08/25/2026

Good representation isn’t just opening doors or putting a home in the MLS. It’s asking the right questions, knowing the market, having a strategy, and actually being there when your client needs you.

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What my clients can count on, whether they’re buying or selling:

The right questions first. I want to understand what you’re actually trying to accomplish. Your timeline, priorities, lifestyle and number all matter before we decide on a strategy.

Honest advice, always. I’ll tell you what I actually think based on today’s market and your specific area. Oʻahu may be a small island, but real estate here can change dramatically from one neighborhood to the next.

A strategy built around you. There isn’t one formula that works for every buyer, seller or property. Our strategy is based on your goals, your timeline and what the market is actually giving us.

Negotiation beyond the price. A great deal is about more than the number. Terms, timing, credits, contingencies and leverage can all change what a deal is actually worth.

You hire me. You get me. I hope you like me, because I’m not passing you off to anyone. 😂 From our first conversation to closing, you’re working directly with me.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling on Oʻahu, this is what working together looks like.

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🌺 Marissa Pastrana | Oʻahu Real Estate Agent
Serving buyers and sellers from Kailua to Mākaha — and everywhere in between.

RS-85958 | HB Homes Inc RB-23354

08/04/2026

New Rental Available!

Open showings Saturday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Or call for a private showing 808-485-9810

Select a Showing Time for 91-2220 Kaiwawalo Street #903 - 1

05/30/2026

These are real buyers actively looking on Oʻahu right now.
Not dreamers.
Not “maybe next year.”
Not just browsing Zillow.
These are buyers I’ve met with, discussed financing with, and am actively helping search for a home.
🏡 Buyer #1
Pearl City to Kailua
Up to $1.1M
2-3 bedrooms
Garage not a carport
Backyard

🏡 Buyer #2
Kapolei
Up to $850K
3 bedrooms
2+ bathrooms
Fenced yard
Split AC

🏡 Buyer #3
Mililani or Kapolei
Up to $500K
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
End unit preferred

Why share this?
Because some of the best opportunities happen before a home ever hits the market.
If you’re thinking about selling and your home sounds like one of these, let’s talk.
If you’re an agent with something coming soon, send me a message.
And if you’re a buyer, this is exactly what the home search process looks like when we start narrowing down what matters most.
DM MATCH and let me know which buyer sounds most like you.
– Marissa, your go-to for PCS moves, VA loans, and buying smart on Oʻahu 🌺

05/24/2026

Some homes feel staged.
This one feels cared for. 🥰

Not to be dramatic, 🎭 but this is the kind of home that lowers your cortisol the second you walk in.

This beautifully maintained end-unit townhome in Waikele offers 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and over 1,300 square feet of living space with a spacious two-car attached garage.

Every inch feels intentional. The kind of clean that immediately tells you this home has been loved, maintained, and genuinely enjoyed.

The upgraded kitchen features soft-close cabinets and pullout drawers. The split AC units keep the living space and primary bedroom cool year-round. And the indoor-outdoor flow is what makes this one really special.

You have both a fenced front and back lanai, meticulously maintained landscaping, and lush waist-high potted plants that make the entire property feel peaceful and private.
And honestly… the patio plants alone deserve their own listing photos.

Even the garage is immaculate.

This is what “move-in ready” is actually supposed to look like. Not a rushed flip. Not trendy finishes hiding problems. Just a peaceful, beautifully maintained Waikele home that feels good to be in.

Located near Costco, Waikele Premium Outlets, Waikele Country Club, dining, parks, and easy H1 access.

The people who buy this home are going to feel it immediately.

Comment LISTING and I’ll send you the details.

Comment SHOWING to book a private showing.

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– Marissa, your go-to for PCS moves, VA loans, and buying smart on Oʻahu 🌺

05/21/2026

This is what I’m actually doing at every showing on Oʻahu.
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Buying on Oʻahu isn’t just about walking into a house and deciding if it feels good. This market is too expensive and too unique for that.

I’m looking at things most buyers don’t even know to ask about yet.

The moisture issues hiding behind fresh paint. The layout that sounds fine on paper but lives terribly day to day. The building with rising maintenance fees. The commute that looks manageable until you do it every morning.

The neighborhood that holds value better long term. The flip that was done fast instead of done well. The street that floods. The parking situation no one mentioned. The “deal” that becomes expensive six months later.

And honestly? Sometimes my job is telling people not to buy the house.

Especially on Oʻahu, where one rushed decision can cost you years of financial recovery.

I’ve been through enough transactions across Kailua, Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Mililani, Salt Lake, Pearl City, Kāneʻohe, and town to know what deserves a second look and what’s actually normal for island living.

My job is to protect your future, not just unlock doors.
Whether you’re PCS’ing, using your VA loan, relocating to Hawaiʻi, or trying to figure out if buying here even makes sense for your lifestyle and budget, this is what working with me looks like: strategic, honest, and very in your corner.

– Marissa, your go-to for PCS moves, VA loans, and buying smart on Oʻahu 🌺