"Tessie was very familiar with our property and the neighborhood. Her showings and advice quickly resulted in multiple very good offers. The closing was much earlier than we could have expected. She was available by phone and email and replied to our questions in a timely manner. She organized the completion of the transactions leading to the sale. This, even though we were traveling to various locations on the US East Coast at the time. Highly recommended."
"Tessie was very familiar with our property and the neighborhood. Her showings and advice quickly resulted in multiple very good offers. The closing was much earlier than we could have expected. She was available by phone and email and replied to our questions in a timely manner. She organized the completion of the transactions leading to the sale. This, even though we were traveling to various locations on the US East Coast at the time. Highly recommended."
Seller
"Tessie is very easy to work with and communicates effectively. She is very professional and listened to all of my concerns. I appreciate how she provided detailed and specific explanations when I encountered something I was not familiar with. Her constant communication helped ease some of my anxiety throughout the process."
"Tessie is very easy to work with and communicates effectively. She is very professional and listened to all of my concerns. I appreciate how she provided detailed and specific explanations when I encountered something I was not familiar with. Her constant communication helped ease some of my anxiety throughout the process."
Drina F. - Seller
"Tessie made our experience a memorable one, and she explained everything step by step. We were first-time buyers, and they directed us in the right direction and made sure we were aware of the outcome. Thank you, Tessie, for a great experience."
"Tessie made our experience a memorable one, and she explained everything step by step. We were first-time buyers, and they directed us in the right direction and made sure we were aware of the outcome. Thank you, Tessie, for a great experience."
Buyer
"Tessie was outstanding. She showed us every home we were interested in, and was available any time of day for questions. She made time on the weekend to show us houses, and worked with our schedule. Which was a big deal for us because my husband's schedule is crazy. When we found our home, she made the process smooth and very fast. She met me at the signing, and she was the one to give us our keys. She was awesome and made the experience pleasant."
"Tessie was outstanding. She showed us every home we were interested in, and was available any time of day for questions. She made time on the weekend to show us houses, and worked with our schedule. Which was a big deal for us because my husband's schedule is crazy. When we found our home, she made the process smooth and very fast. She met me at the signing, and she was the one to give us our keys. She was awesome and made the experience pleasant."
Buyer
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Tessie to purchase a vacant property. From start to finish, it was an absolute pleasure! From our initial conversations and throughout the entire process, Tessie was professional. She is highly knowledgeable about the local market and made sure I always felt like a priority. Awesome job, Tessie!"
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Tessie to purchase a vacant property. From start to finish, it was an absolute pleasure! From our initial conversations and throughout the entire process, Tessie was professional. She is highly knowledgeable about the local market and made sure I always felt like a priority. Awesome job, Tessie!"
Buyer
"Tessie was amazing! She helped us so much on this journey; we really couldn't have done it without her. She went above and beyond to make the buying process work, from finding a place to closing. We're very grateful to have her on our team."
"Tessie was amazing! She helped us so much on this journey; we really couldn't have done it without her. She went above and beyond to make the buying process work, from finding a place to closing. We're very grateful to have her on our team."
Drake and Luka D
"Tessie Fontes with Coldwell Banker was outstanding in all aspects of finding our new home in Hawaii. She tirelessly worked with us to find available properties in our selected area and budget over a period of 2 years. Tessie is very knowledgeable about market trends on the Big Island and nationally, providing reliable information to assist in making appropriate offers. She patiently guided us through every step of purchasing our condo and went above and beyond to ensure that all conditions were met. When we finally closed on our forever home, Tessie was there to share our experience. She is highly professional in all of her interactions and is highly respected by her colleagues in the field."
"Tessie Fontes with Coldwell Banker was outstanding in all aspects of finding our new home in Hawaii. She tirelessly worked with us to find available properties in our selected area and budget over a period of 2 years. Tessie is very knowledgeable about market trends on the Big Island and nationally, providing reliable information to assist in making appropriate offers. She patiently guided us through every step of purchasing our condo and went above and beyond to ensure that all conditions were met. When we finally closed on our forever home, Tessie was there to share our experience. She is highly professional in all of her interactions and is highly respected by her colleagues in the field."
Nancy R.
"Tessie is very hardworking and an expert at her job. Every step of the way, she had all the answers and always had all the required documents prepared before they were needed. Her communication and work ethic were unparalleled. Tessie was a pleasure to work with, and I will recommend her to anyone looking for an agent!"
"Tessie is very hardworking and an expert at her job. Every step of the way, she had all the answers and always had all the required documents prepared before they were needed. Her communication and work ethic were unparalleled. Tessie was a pleasure to work with, and I will recommend her to anyone looking for an agent!"
Matthew W. - Seller
"She is wonderful to work with and really gets you into a house you love, and for the budget you have. Great personality, goes above and beyond, knows the ins and outs, and knows how to find out whatever you need to know to make an informed decision. Really can't rave enough!"
"She is wonderful to work with and really gets you into a house you love, and for the budget you have. Great personality, goes above and beyond, knows the ins and outs, and knows how to find out whatever you need to know to make an informed decision. Really can't rave enough!"
Luka D.
"It was a great pleasure having Tessie be our Realtor Agent. She did a great job and was so professional in doing what she does. She helped us through the process of us not knowing what to do, and we were so grateful and thankful for all that she did for us. Keep up the Awesome work that you do, Tessie! Well done!"
"It was a great pleasure having Tessie be our Realtor Agent. She did a great job and was so professional in doing what she does. She helped us through the process of us not knowing what to do, and we were so grateful and thankful for all that she did for us. Keep up the Awesome work that you do, Tessie! Well done!"
Precious F. - Seller
"As a first-time buyer, she was very helpful. We kinda gave up on looking at houses, but she was very knowledgeable about the areas, and she always sent us a bunch of houses to look at for us in our price range. When we were ready to look at one, we just contacted her, and boom ! she was ready to show and help us get what we wanted. During the beginning and closing process, we had a lot of negotiation problems with the owner. Tessie doesn’t play games; she will fight for you!"
"As a first-time buyer, she was very helpful. We kinda gave up on looking at houses, but she was very knowledgeable about the areas, and she always sent us a bunch of houses to look at for us in our price range. When we were ready to look at one, we just contacted her, and boom ! she was ready to show and help us get what we wanted. During the beginning and closing process, we had a lot of negotiation problems with the owner. Tessie doesn’t play games; she will fight for you!"
coltonarruda
"Tessie was a great realtor, very professional and great to work with. She worked with us for several years to find the right time to list the property and get it ready to sell. She was tireless in working on getting 2 houses ready for the sale. At every turn, she was very professional with a great attitude."
"Tessie was a great realtor, very professional and great to work with. She worked with us for several years to find the right time to list the property and get it ready to sell. She was tireless in working on getting 2 houses ready for the sale. At every turn, she was very professional with a great attitude."
Seller
"To be honest, I was a bit skeptical about having Tessie as my realtor. Only because she looks so young, she quickly proved me wrong. She kept me informed of what was going on and responded promptly to my concerns. I couldn’t ask for a better realtor."
"To be honest, I was a bit skeptical about having Tessie as my realtor. Only because she looks so young, she quickly proved me wrong. She kept me informed of what was going on and responded promptly to my concerns. I couldn’t ask for a better realtor."
Cota
"Tess was very helpful in more ways than expected; she showed support throughout the whole process and was very professional. I was embarrassed to sell our family home, thinking no one would even consider buying it, but Tess was very determined to sell it fast. She walked me through the whole thing from start to finish, even when I doubted that things would go so well. But we did it, and I’m very appreciative of everything Tess has done!"
"Tess was very helpful in more ways than expected; she showed support throughout the whole process and was very professional. I was embarrassed to sell our family home, thinking no one would even consider buying it, but Tess was very determined to sell it fast. She walked me through the whole thing from start to finish, even when I doubted that things would go so well. But we did it, and I’m very appreciative of everything Tess has done!"
Seller
"She was very helpful in trying to find the right house for us. She wouldn’t stop looking; she would keep sending us houses in our budget every time a house came up in the market. She is A very great salesperson who would help us in any way she could to get us into the house we are in. If it wasn’t for her, I don’t know what I would have done. She worked her best on our paperwork work, going back and forth and trying to get the best offer we got. We really appreciate her so much and can’t thank her enough for working her best to get our home!"
"She was very helpful in trying to find the right house for us. She wouldn’t stop looking; she would keep sending us houses in our budget every time a house came up in the market. She is A very great salesperson who would help us in any way she could to get us into the house we are in. If it wasn’t for her, I don’t know what I would have done. She worked her best on our paperwork work, going back and forth and trying to get the best offer we got. We really appreciate her so much and can’t thank her enough for working her best to get our home!"
Lei
"She pays attention to exactly what I'm looking for. Negotiated very well. Attention to detail. Never gave up getting what I wanted. Always kept in touch and didn't stop looking."
"She pays attention to exactly what I'm looking for. Negotiated very well. Attention to detail. Never gave up getting what I wanted. Always kept in touch and didn't stop looking."
Buyer
"Tessie was extremely knowledgeable and responsive throughout my home-buying process. I would strongly suggest reaching out to her for your realtor needs."
"Tessie was extremely knowledgeable and responsive throughout my home-buying process. I would strongly suggest reaching out to her for your realtor needs."
Lance O.
"Tessie was very professional and helpful. She was knowledgeable and responded quickly whenever I had a question about the process of purchase process. We are excited to work with Tessie again in the near future on another purchase."
"Tessie was very professional and helpful. She was knowledgeable and responded quickly whenever I had a question about the process of purchase process. We are excited to work with Tessie again in the near future on another purchase."
aceonetaxi96720
"I don’t think we could have done this without her. Tessie made the process simple and easy to understand. We appreciate her patience and expertise. Awesome work all the way around!"
"I don’t think we could have done this without her. Tessie made the process simple and easy to understand. We appreciate her patience and expertise. Awesome work all the way around!"
Jayboy B.
"Tessie was instrumental in helping us find and purchase a home in Hawaiian Paradise Park. Always patient, positive, and available, Tessie showed us many homes and offered candid and insightful thoughts on each. Her knowledge of the local market was thorough. Throughout the purchase process, she was on time and on point. And from start to finish she was a genuine pleasure to work with. If you are looking for a terrific real estate professional, look no further!"
"Tessie was instrumental in helping us find and purchase a home in Hawaiian Paradise Park. Always patient, positive, and available, Tessie showed us many homes and offered candid and insightful thoughts on each. Her knowledge of the local market was thorough. Throughout the purchase process, she was on time and on point. And from start to finish she was a genuine pleasure to work with. If you are looking for a terrific real estate professional, look no further!"
Buyer
"Our real estate transaction was carried out entirely by email. I came to Hilo four days before the closing, met Tessie, and did a walk-through of the property, but everything else was completed "by remote control." Tessie Fontes was key to enabling us to feel comfortable doing it this way. When we first expressed an interest in the townhome, Tessie responded immediately by email. She visited the property; she provided us with a video walk-through in which she commented about the condition of the property. We knew what was good - and not so good - about the property we were interested in. She did the research necessary for us to make a "buy" decision within one day. We really wanted the property and were prepared to make an offer above the asking price. Tessie - bless her heart - told us that we probably did not have to go as high as we did. We took her advice - and we made the deal - in a competitive environment with at least two other offers. Tessie knows the market. Tessie respects the interests of her customers."
"Our real estate transaction was carried out entirely by email. I came to Hilo four days before the closing, met Tessie, and did a walk-through of the property, but everything else was completed "by remote control." Tessie Fontes was key to enabling us to feel comfortable doing it this way. When we first expressed an interest in the townhome, Tessie responded immediately by email. She visited the property; she provided us with a video walk-through in which she commented about the condition of the property. We knew what was good - and not so good - about the property we were interested in. She did the research necessary for us to make a "buy" decision within one day. We really wanted the property and were prepared to make an offer above the asking price. Tessie - bless her heart - told us that we probably did not have to go as high as we did. We took her advice - and we made the deal - in a competitive environment with at least two other offers. Tessie knows the market. Tessie respects the interests of her customers."
lhittner - Buyer
"Tessie is an excellent Realtor! She took the time to understand our preferences and needs prior to the sale which helped us focus our efforts and find the perfect home. She is an expert in the Big Island area who is very familiar with the various neighborhoods and markets. Her responsiveness, follow up, attention to detail, and expert advice helped our home buying process run smoothly and quickly. We highly recommend her for all of your Real Estate needs."
"Tessie is an excellent Realtor! She took the time to understand our preferences and needs prior to the sale which helped us focus our efforts and find the perfect home. She is an expert in the Big Island area who is very familiar with the various neighborhoods and markets. Her responsiveness, follow up, attention to detail, and expert advice helped our home buying process run smoothly and quickly. We highly recommend her for all of your Real Estate needs."
M Rosner
"Tessie was an excellent Realtor who made our first home owner experience a rewarding one. She was patient when providing education and guidance towards our expectations. She kept us informed regularly on the status of our home requirements. She assisted in advocating our concerns with corresponding agencies. She was diligent and didn't give up until we found exactly what we wanted! She went out of her way to accommodate our schedule despite the inconvenience. We are elated with our new home and we would (and have already) recommend Tessie Fontes to those looking to purchase a home."
"Tessie was an excellent Realtor who made our first home owner experience a rewarding one. She was patient when providing education and guidance towards our expectations. She kept us informed regularly on the status of our home requirements. She assisted in advocating our concerns with corresponding agencies. She was diligent and didn't give up until we found exactly what we wanted! She went out of her way to accommodate our schedule despite the inconvenience. We are elated with our new home and we would (and have already) recommend Tessie Fontes to those looking to purchase a home."
ekahikina
"Tessie was an amazing realtor to work with. She was professional to my family and I as well as any one we worked with. My Veteran's Loan officer continually recognized how well hard Tessie worked to get the needed documents for my packet. Tessie was available at all hours to answer and action our requests. I have recommended her to anyone I know looking to buy or sell on the Big Island."
"Tessie was an amazing realtor to work with. She was professional to my family and I as well as any one we worked with. My Veteran's Loan officer continually recognized how well hard Tessie worked to get the needed documents for my packet. Tessie was available at all hours to answer and action our requests. I have recommended her to anyone I know looking to buy or sell on the Big Island."
keokileong22
"Very personable and highly attentive to our needs. Excellent agent! She was very knowledgeable of the areas we were interested in and always listened to our ideas or reasons why we did not want a home that was shown to us."
"Very personable and highly attentive to our needs. Excellent agent! She was very knowledgeable of the areas we were interested in and always listened to our ideas or reasons why we did not want a home that was shown to us."
Buyer
"Recently I arrived on the island. Thinking I knew what and where I wanted to be my final choice was not in line with my original thoughts. Ms.Tessie Fontes was recommended to me as a local agent vibrant and very engaging in all aspects of the real estate market. On my first meeting with this young lady I felt this being the case. Her expertise showed in many ways. Her guidance led me in a different direction than I originally had planned. She could see that I was pursing the wrong direction and offered me more viable options and wasted no time in trying to understand my requirements. ( of course I was the one being a little misleading due to my lack of knowledge of the areas.) Ms. Fontes certainly gave me the guidance I needed purely by listening and understanding my limitations. I am so great full for her being recommended to me. As we toured the various properties she was up front pointing out issues both positive and negative pertaining to that particular property. I can only once again say what a truly well rounded vibrant professional Ms. Fontes is. You certainly would be in the most capable hands when choosing this Real Estate Professional to be your agent. I wish Ms. Fontes all the success she rightfully deserves. A very satisfied client. Bruce Hilliam"
"Recently I arrived on the island. Thinking I knew what and where I wanted to be my final choice was not in line with my original thoughts. Ms.Tessie Fontes was recommended to me as a local agent vibrant and very engaging in all aspects of the real estate market. On my first meeting with this young lady I felt this being the case. Her expertise showed in many ways. Her guidance led me in a different direction than I originally had planned. She could see that I was pursing the wrong direction and offered me more viable options and wasted no time in trying to understand my requirements. ( of course I was the one being a little misleading due to my lack of knowledge of the areas.) Ms. Fontes certainly gave me the guidance I needed purely by listening and understanding my limitations. I am so great full for her being recommended to me. As we toured the various properties she was up front pointing out issues both positive and negative pertaining to that particular property. I can only once again say what a truly well rounded vibrant professional Ms. Fontes is. You certainly would be in the most capable hands when choosing this Real Estate Professional to be your agent. I wish Ms. Fontes all the success she rightfully deserves. A very satisfied client. Bruce Hilliam"
Bruce Hilliam
"Tessie helped me purchase my first home. She is knowledgeable, responds quickly, and friendly. She is great! I will definitely refer her to my friends and family."
"Tessie helped me purchase my first home. She is knowledgeable, responds quickly, and friendly. She is great! I will definitely refer her to my friends and family."
nalamao808
"Tessie worked hard to sell our home. She was Very knowledgeable of the real estate market In our area. She kept in communication throughout the sales process. She met with inspectors during the escrow closing. She was very energetic and I would highly recommend her."
"Tessie worked hard to sell our home. She was Very knowledgeable of the real estate market In our area. She kept in communication throughout the sales process. She met with inspectors during the escrow closing. She was very energetic and I would highly recommend her."
Seller
"Tessie helped us in the sale of our mother's home. She was insightful and very knowledgeable during the whole process. We were both happy and satisfied with the sale outcome. I was so impressed that I have again entrusted her with another one of my endeavors."
"Tessie helped us in the sale of our mother's home. She was insightful and very knowledgeable during the whole process. We were both happy and satisfied with the sale outcome. I was so impressed that I have again entrusted her with another one of my endeavors."
rebely97 - Seller
