Julie M Ihara
Julie M Ihara

Julie M Ihara

Central Oahu, Diamond Head • License RS-67440

Julie was born and raised in Honolulu to Tom and Grace Fukunaga. Father, Tom Fukunaga worked hard for many years building the family business – Servco Pacific, Inc. One of the largest and oldest companies in Hawaii founded in 1919 by her Grandfather Peter Fukunaga. Mother, Grace is a retired schoolteacher from Wilson Elementary School. Both parents served as role models to Julie, instilling the importance of hard work, persistence, remaining humble and high educational values.

Julie’s work experiences include 18 years in the banking industry, with her latest position as Vice President of the Direct Marketing & Promotions of Central Pacific Bank. Other areas of experience are Branch Manager, VP of Business Development, Residential Mortgage Sales Manager for City Bank and International Savings.

Her combined experience in the Business field, specifically in Service, Sales & Marketing, and Financing have been beneficial to the Ihara Team clients. Her passion for Real Estate is evident in the amount of time and energy she spends.

My Regions Of Expertise

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What My Clients Say

mbmali

Buyer
‟We attended one of the Ihara Team 1031 Exchange Seminars and learned about exchanging one rental property for another and capital gains. We were impressed with Dan Ihara's knowledge and explanations and his concept of a team...bringing together people with the expertise to facilitate all the transactions that would be required. So 6 months later w hen we were ready” Read More ▾

cheec006

Seller
‟we contacted Dan. We soon realized that besides knowing the ins and outs of real estate and exchanges ”

livinglocalinthe808

Buyer
‟the thing that makes them special is that they really care about their clients. Just entering the office ”

ashidag

Buyer
‟one can't help but feel the aloha ”

kendratravels

Seller
‟the warmth and good feeling from everyone there ”

cocokoby

Seller
‟not just the ones we were working with. Real estate is tough: there are deadlines and pressures ”

dsuzuki

Buyer
‟little hiccups along the way ”

myoung27

Seller
‟but the team takes it in stride and we always felt confident that we were in good hands. Dan and Julie Ihara's leadership ”
Buyer
‟expertise ”
Buyer
‟and values have made the Ihara Team what it is and a company that we would recommend without reservations. ”
Buyer
‟If you are debating whether to use the Ihara Team as your Realtor....do it! You will not regret it. Without a doubt ”
Buyer
‟having the Ihara Team as my realtor in the sale of my mother's property was a decision I do not regret. Other Realtor's do a lot for their clients but their performance was extraordinary. This was not an easy and routine sale....road bumps along the way included zoning variances ”
Buyer
‟trust issues ”
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‟preparation of the property ”
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‟working with siblings.....their expertise ”
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‟patience ”
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‟mediation skills and willingness ”
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‟no matter the time (late evenings or early mornings) to provide assistance ”
Buyer
‟and answer questions led to a successful sale. They held meetings with my sister and brother to explain and assist throughout the sale of the property. My sister was impressed that following the sale she used the Ihara team to purchase a place of her own. Much appreciation to Julie and Dan Ihara and Kent Leong and their entire team. Due to their p rofessionalism” Read More ▾
Buyer
‟expertise and enthusiasm the property sold within a month of listing for the price we wanted. ”
Buyer
‟We highly recommend Dan and Julie Ihara ”
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‟Kent Leong and the Ihara Team. Their professionalism in doing business ”
Buyer
‟experience in the buying and selling processes ”
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‟responsiveness and flexibility in dealing with our business and travel schedules ”
Buyer
‟and negotiating skills are the at the highest level in the industry ”
Buyer
‟bar none. We are thankful and grateful to have worked with them through both the buying and selling processes ”
Buyer
‟as partners and as friends. The Ihara Team operates with integrity ”
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‟and as caring people who value the true meaning of relationship. ”
Buyer
‟My wife and I have attended at least two recent presentations by Dan and Julie Ihara and their staff. Since we are both senior citizens ”
Buyer
‟their presentation targeted the issues and problems that we face as we age. The topics that were discussed were presented in a manner that held our attention throughout the hour or two that it took. Dan and Julie were able to find a condominium for my nephew and his family here in Honolulu that demonstrates their expertise in the real estate market as well. We consider Dan and Julie Ihara as personal friends who we can trust.” Read More ▾
Buyer
‟Dan & Julie and their team were very helpful in the sale of our home…. from staging the property to handling all the negotiations and paperwork. It was a pretty painless operation and they were extremely responsive to our every request. They also took a lot of time trying to find us a new home to purchase ”
Buyer
‟though we eventually let that idea slide….. we felt very helped and catered too….. ”
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‟Dan ”
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‟Julie and their team helped my mother sell her home of 52 years when she decided to move into a senior living apartment. Everyone was so patient with our family as we went through the emotional roller coaster of the moving and de-cluttering process. They helped us with the estate sale ”
Buyer
‟the minor repairs that were needed and kept in contact with us at all times. I have no doubt that because of the personal treatment we received ”
Buyer
‟it made the transition so much less stressful. I have since recommended their team to whoever I think may be in need of their service and in fact have had family members use them with the same success. ”
Buyer
‟We have never bought property before so we were very apprehensive. The Ihara Team (Dan ”
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‟Julie ”
Buyer
‟and Kai) were great! They explained the purchasing process step-by-step and they were very patient with us. They made sure that we were comfortable with the decision we made and they took the time to answer all of our questions. We could never have asked for a better team to work with because they made the whole process and experience very positive . We would definitely recommend the Ihara Team to anyone and everyone.” Read More ▾
Buyer
‟I've bought and sold a dozen homes in my life so i have a pretty good idea of what to expect. Amazingly enough however Dan & Julie always seemed to be 2 steps ahead of me ”
Buyer
‟providing solutions to problems before i even knew there were problems! The information they provided throughout the process was excellent and they recommended a far higher asking price than we would have thought possible. Their thorough analysis convinced us that it was worth it and needless to say we were VERY happy with the results. We'll never use another agent again.” Read More ▾

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