Maui Realtor Wendy Ruppenthal

05/26/2026

Wondering what your home is worth in today’s market❓

On Maui, valuation is about far more than square footage. Ocean views, elevation, zoning, privacy, usability, insurance costs, and even future development nearby can all impact value.

Two homes with similar size and condition can vary dramatically in price depending on location and lifestyle appeal.

Swipe through for a few of the biggest factors buyers and appraisers consider in Hawaii.

Wendy Ruppenthal
REALTOR® l RS- 86378
Coldwell Banker Island Properties

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05/23/2026

05/22/2026

Happy Aloha Friday!! 🌴🌈🐓

05/22/2026

How many of you have you ever looked at listing photos and immediately felt pulled into a home ? I know I have.
Or, the complete opposite- disconnected from it?

There’s a reason.

Most buyers begin emotionally experiencing a property before they ever walk through the front door. The way a home is presented can shape perceived value, emotional connection, and whether someone can truly imagine themselves living there.

I wrote a new blog post about the psychology behind presentation, staging, and why first impressions matter more than ever in today’s market.

First impressions in real estate begin long before a showing. Learn how thoughtful staging, styling, and presentation influence buyer perception, emotional connection, and perceived value in today’s market.

04/28/2026

📍 Sold 📍 3150 Wailea Alanui Dr has been sold! Very happy for my clients. If you're thinking about selling your home, let's talk!

Wendy Ruppenthal
REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Island Properties
RS - 86378
☎tel: 808.280.9991

An exceptional opportunity in Wailea. This updated second-floor residence offers ocean views, a remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, bamboo flooring throughout, and beautifully renovated bathrooms featuring walk-in showers. Custom Hunter Douglas window treatments complete the interior. Loc...

04/14/2026

📍 Open House 📍 Come to my open house for 3150 Wailea Alanui Dr in Kihei! I'll be showcasing this property on April 16 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Feel free to reach out with questions. I look forward to seeing you there!

Wendy Ruppenthal
REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Island Properties
RS - 86378
☎tel: 808.280.9991

An exceptional opportunity in Wailea. This updated second-floor residence offers ocean views, a remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, bamboo flooring throughout, and beautifully renovated bathrooms featuring walk-in showers. Custom Hunter Douglas window treatments complete the interior. Loc...

04/03/2026

We don’t need to figure it all out-
I keep reminding myself this, do you need to be reminded?

03/24/2026

📍 Price Improvement 📍 This recently reduced home at 3150 Wailea Alanui Dr in Kihei won't last long, so, don't wait to set up a showing! Reach out here or at (808) 280-9991 for more information!

Wendy Ruppenthal
REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Island Properties
RS - 86378
☎tel: 808.280.9991

03/15/2026

Every home has its own feeling — styling helps bring that forward.

Thoughtful styling isn’t just about making a space look beautiful.
It’s about guiding how someone experiences the home the moment they walk in.

Small details — texture, scale, lighting, and flow — can quietly shape how a space feels.

Aloha Styling 🌿
We breathe life into your listing.

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02/22/2026

📍 Price Improvement 📍 This recently reduced home at 3150 Wailea Alanui Dr in Kihei won't last long, so, don't wait to set up a showing! Reach out here or at (808) 280-9991 for more information!

Wendy Ruppenthal
REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Island Properties
RS - 86378
☎tel: 808.280.9991

Best-priced 2-bedroom in Wailea Palms and priced to sell. Updated second-floor villa offering ocean views and a remodeled kitchen with granite countertops and refreshed finishes. Bamboo flooring throughout, beautifully remodeled bathrooms with walk-in showers, and custom Hunter Douglas window tre...