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The Story of Your Hawaiʻi Island Property: What to Capture | Carol Porter
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Island Lifestyle

Hawaiʻi Island Seller Guide · Part 4 of 10

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The story of this property

Every property has a story, and the right story helps buyers see themselves in it. The purpose of this part is simple: help me understand what doesn't show up in the tax record or MLS, the details, improvements, views, patterns of light, and ways you've actually lived in the property. It feeds the marketing, the listing description, and the conversations with buyers.

A note on accuracy

Write freely here, in your own voice. Before anything is published or told to a buyer, we will check every marketing claim against the facts we gathered in Part 3. A story that is true to the property is the most persuasive one.

What you love about it

The mornings, the light, the view, the way the space works. What made you choose this property, and what will you miss?

What visitors notice first

The first impression, the feature that makes people stop. What do guests comment on when they walk in?

Improvements you have made, and when

The upgrades and repairs that added value or made the property what it is today. Cross-reference these with the permits in Part 3.

Anything that could affect a buyer’s decision

Be candid here: a known issue, a neighbor’s situation, a nearby development, a maintenance item. Honesty here protects you and the transaction. We will address these thoughtfully and appropriately with buyers.

Before You Move On

You should now have a first draft of the property’s story, in your own voice, plus an honest list of anything that could affect a buyer’s decision. Before anything is published, we will check every claim against the record we gathered in Part 3.