Aloha! I am a Real Estate Broker in the beautiful state of Hawaii. I'm not just here to help you buy or sell real estate, I'm here to deliver a above and beyond experience and get you RESULTS. With 20+ years of experience in business, marketing, and high-level client service, I bring a powerful combination of strategy, creativity, and execution to every transaction. I'm a licensed real estate broker in the state of Hawaii, and for almost two decades, I've had the honor of calling this island home. I know this market. I live it and I love it. What Sets Me Apart? I'm obsessed with delivering more to my clients. More communication. More clarity. More value. My clients describe me as hyper-organized, ultra-responsive, and someone who treats every transaction like it's my own home on the line. To all of my sellers I don't do basic. I do custom strategy, expert negotiation, and next-level marketing leveraging everything I learned from building campaigns across global media platforms. Whether we're positioning your property to stand out in a competitive market or helping you win your dream home in a multi-offer situation, I'm going to get it done. And I'm going to do it with integrity, energy, and heart. A Bit About Me I was born and raised in Mexico, where my parents ran successful pharmacies. From age six, I was learning the fundamentals of business sales, service, and negotiation. That upbringing shaped me into the entrepreneur I am today. I move fast, I solve problems, and I never stop learning. Today, I serve buyers, sellers, and relocation clients from all over the world. I speak fluent Spanish, and I specialize in helping mainland and international clients navigate the unique nuances of Hawaii real estate. Local knowledge matters here and I've spent over a decade living it, studying it, and mastering it. If We Work Together... You're getting a full-scale operation. Not just a broker, but a strategic partner. Someone who will break things down clearly, guide you confidently, and take care of everything from inspections to closing--so you can focus on what matters: your goals. Because in this business, speed, skill, and service win. And I bring all three. Let's connect. If you're serious about buying or selling in Hawaii and want a partner who's going to show up, hustle hard, and make it happen I'm your agent. Aloha and talk soon, Maly Real Estate Broker | Hawaii Licensed | Big Island of Hawaii Specialist | Fluent in Spanish | Expert Relocation Expert | Marketing Strategist | Licensed since 2014
OTHER LANGUAGES
English, Spanish
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Credentials
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Real Estate - Hawaii - # RB-24517
Specialties
Buyer's Agent
First Time Home Buyers
Foreclosure specialist
Listing Agent
Luxury Specialist
New Construction
Relocation
Residential Real Estate
Awards
2026
TOP AGENT
Kailua Kona, HI
2026
TOP AGENT
Waikoloa, HI
2026
TOP AGENT
Kealakekua, HI
Other Awards
#1 Real Estate Agent on Social Media in the State of Hawaii by Property Spark
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Professional
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Outstanding
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Excellent negotiator
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Elsa C.
Review for Member: Maly Romero Watts
December 19, 2022
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Maly is a true blessing to work with! We loved communicating with her, right from the start. She shared a video that helped guide us through our house purchase. The market had limited inventory and we were fortunate to find a house that met all of our checkboxes. Although we found the house before going to Maly, it was a real treasure to have Maly guide us through the contract negotiation process. We had a not-successful transaction in the past with a different realtor whom we trusted so getting to know and trust Maly was very easy. Why? She gave us sound advice and made sure we were making the right decision, always watching out for our best interest. That was very impressive and as we worked with Maly thru escrow, and inspection, we realized how organized and efficient Maly was. To us, that made our partnership with her, a solid win. She also showed a unique kindness and appreciation for her community, which reinforced the passion for people and the priority that Maly places in her clients. We are very happy to know Maly and wish her and her family, the best of health, peace and love. ?????? ??
Dhw1981
Review for Member: Maly Romero Watts
November 26, 2022
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Maly is truly the best at her profession.A She is attentive, knowledgeable, thorough, kind-hearted, communicative, honest, dependable, and the list of positives can go on and on.A Maly was hired to sell our property, tasked with coordinating all repairs and renovations we did before putting it on the market.A She was the eyes, ears and physical presenceA on behalf of us while we lived in Los Angeles.A She was quickA on her feet getting things done and followed through on every task efficiently, all the while updating us every step of the way by email, text and/or videos.A She was reachable day or night whenever we had questions or wanted further updates.A When coordinating repairs, she would always provide multiple quotes she researched and called herself and let us choose who we ultimately wanted to hire for the job.A Repairs and renovations always uncover issues beyondA what you may be expecting or hoping but she handled each step with grace, professionalism, honesty and suggestions.A Her knowledge of the local real estate is impeccable, and she will always provide detailed information so you can make the best sound decisions.A As owners, we sometimes shoot for the stars in terms of a listing price, but it takes a true professional to understand the market and not afraid to bring us down to reality sometimes.A She is up-front and honest and exerts flexibility when needed.A We are glad we hired Maly but ultimately we are glad we found a friend on the Big Island we can trust, rely on and connect.A Maly is a true go-getter and you will not be disappointed in hiring her.A Thank you Maly!!!
Harding S.
Review for Member: Maly Romero Watts
October 7, 2022
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Maly has been awesome since the first day we met her. Her love for what she does was immediately apparent, as was her knowledge regarding all elements of the real estate business. From listing to closing she was very thorough throughout. Handling paperwork was a breeze. Her online aEURoetimeline to closingaEUR? format kept us on track as to where we stood once in the sales process. She was always immediately available, answering any calls or texts without delay. She was never at a loss for contacts if we had a need for home staging, yard maintenance, home cleaning, etc. The social media element of her marketing effort adds a huge extra dimension to her success and was one of the keys in finding a buyer for our property. No wonder she was just noted as the number one Social Media Agent in the state of Hawaii. It is without reservation that we would recommend Maly for any real estate needs. Not only did we find a great real estate agent, but we also found a friend for life on the wonderful Big Island of Hawaii.
Debbie58885
Review for Member: Maly Romero Watts
August 15, 2022
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Maly was amazing, she successfully juggled all the details of our condo purchase to help us with our goal of a home away from home. She is very knowledgeable about the local market, and was always available to answer our questions and concerns. I highly recommend.
SHAWNABRADFIELDJOY
Review for Member: Maly Romero Watts
August 15, 2022
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Maly is by far the best and most professional agent I've met. In our planning and move to the big island, we dealt with 4 agents between selling 3 houses amd buying ours. Maly was the most organized, most knowledgeable, most professional, and most communicative. She did so much more than an agent has to do. I was incredibly grateful. Whether I needed help figuring out how to get water or making sure our inspection was done well, she was there. We found the perfect house for our multigenerational family with all our pets ??. It was a lit of work in a little bit of time and she executed every step of the way.
Tatiana R.
Review for Member: Maly Romero Watts
July 5, 2022
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We met Maly through friends, who were raving about her. We soon understood why: she helped us buy our dream home with integrity, kindness and absolute professionalism. We were relocating from California, and Maly had to become our eyes and ears on the Big Island. She delivered, always quick to update us on the new developments and ready with answers to our hundreds of first-time-buyer questions. My husband and I always had a sense of peace after speaking with her, knowing that that she was firmly on our side, fighting for our best interests. Maly can be direct and uncompromising, but has a wonderful soft quality about her, which helps her navigate tough conversations on her clients' behalf with grace and charm. She is diligent, efficient, incredibly hardworking and has ironclad ethics. Finally, Maly is simply a wonderful, warm individual. With her, we not only bought a house, we also made a new friend. I cannot recommend Maly highly enough.
Julie C.
Review for Member: Maly Romero Watts
April 2, 2022
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Maly Romero is the best realtors Ive ever had the pleasure of working with. She is truly one of a kind and goes well above anyones expectations. We had so many specific desires for our future home in Hawaii. In a tough market, she spent countless hours and days helping us find and secure our gorgeous home. We are certainly not easy to work with and Maly was extremely patient and thorough with us. She genuinely wanted us to be happy in our new home. There were issues with the house that was discovered while under contract including an encroachment. Maly was super helpful with helping us solve this complex issue. In the end, we were able to buy a beautiful home that fit all of our desires at a price that was $51 k under asking price, which is rare in this hot market. I find that many realtors dont have your true interest at heart. Maly puts your interests first and works extremely hard for you. Shes the perfect realtor to work with someone moving to the Big Island.
Jkhlopez
Review for Member: Maly Romero Watts
December 10, 2021
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Maly is truly a wonderful blessing to us. We started working with her 7 months ago and all she showed was professionalism, quality, kindness, transparency and eagerness to find a suitable home for us. We weren't even sure of what we like but she helped narrow it down for us. She's very organized and knowledgeable about things to know or consider living in different sides of the island. She kept us updated (through email, videos and messages) and checked in with the seller's agent/lender/escrow to make sure we are where we needed to be. She accommodated our exigencies given that we live in the mainland. We hit a few bumps here and there but she stayed on top of it and made it an effortless process for us. She was with us from start until the very end. She was not just a great realtor but also a genuine person. I get teary-eyed looking back, it was candidly a wonderful experience for me and my husband. Now we're able set our roots in a place where we could only have dreamed of. Thanks to Maly. We are forever grateful for her. ???
Mpbcs17
Review for Member: Maly Romero Watts
November 20, 2021
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Maly is truly a gem. I hardly have words for what she has done for me, for what kind of beautiful person she is, or how hard she works to get what you want. Maly sent me listings for at least a year. Finally, a listing came up that I was really excited about. I currently live in Long Beach, but I called Maly, and within 2 hours, she was at the property taking a video (including drone footage)! And within an hour after that I had this beautiful and professional video. It was THE condo that I had been hoping for. We made an offer, and within a few days I was able to get there for the property inspection she set up. We were on our way. Meeting Maly in person, though, is like meeting the actual Sun. She is just a beautiful person inside and out. So friendly and positive. So encouraging and supportive. Throughout the escrow, she was totally on top of things. Every day I would get an update, either via email or phone call, or reminder about anything I had to do. She is such a professional. Every step of the way. Maly goes above and beyond. Truly. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a property in Hawaii. Like I said in the beginning, Maly is truly a gem. I cannot express enough how I am so grateful for her!
Zuser20140610034650903
Review for Member: Maly Romero Watts
August 14, 2021
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Choosing Maly as our agent was the first and best choice in our effort to purchase a property on Hawaii. She is genuine and trustworthy! Her knowledge and attention to detail of the local real estate market and the local short term rental permitting process was really noteworthy. Maly is beyond organized and managed the project with clarity, ease, and dependability. It was immediately apparent that she was heavily invested in OUR specific goals/needs and she worked diligently to support those efforts by assembling a team of seasoned and skilled professionals, including the loan agent, inspectors, property managers, and others for us to choose from. Maly kept us updated on the process, and on her free time, she even offered us a 'virtual' showing, using her drone for a property aerial view. We were astounded with this level of support! This agent goes above and beyond for her clients. Easily, after having purchased and sold a number of homes in our lifetimes, Maly is a paragon of excellence and best of the best on the island! We highly recommend her. Mahalo, Maly.
Goninja79
Review for Member: Maly Romero Watts
June 15, 2021
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Maly Romero is the kindest most genuine agent we have worked with our entire lives. We connected with her on social media in the summer of 2020. We noticed her kind demeanor in answering every question we had about the island and she provided details on potential locations available to us in Hawaii. Maly is a true professional who listens, strategizes and makes big things happen. Her actions and ideas are phenomenal and we are grateful for being able to work with her.
Andreea C.
Review for Member: Maly Romero Watts
June 9, 2021
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We just closed on a property with Maly, so happy to have her represent us. Very professional and dedicated m making sure no step will be skipped or forgotten.
Skalb747500
Review for Member: Maly Romero Watts
June 7, 2021
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Maly is great!!! If you want a realtor who is HONEST, then she is your person!! She lays it out to you even when its things you dont want to hear. And thats what I want!! She doesnt tell you what you want to hear, she tells you the facts and she gets the job done!! She fights for you but in an honest manner!! I would definitely recommend her!!!
User53207952
Review for Member: Maly Romero Watts
May 31, 2021
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We were so furtunate to have found Maly while relocating to Hawaii. She is so polite, responsive and professional, we knew right away she was the kind of realtor we needed. She worked so hard to make our home buying experience a pleasant one. She helped us every step of the way, answered every question, and eased our every concern. Her positive attitude put my anxieties to rest countless times. She is extremely resourceful and has excellent local knowledge. She went above and beyond her duties to provide us with the best customer service, and guidance we could hope for. Maly was always on top of our to do list, and extremely responsive in times of need. Her professionalism is outmatched, yet she made us feel like family. She trully listened to our every need, and I am proud to say she delivered an outstanding realstate experience from beginning to end. We entrusted Maly our home buying process and she didn't disappoint. Nedless to say out dreams of living in Hawaii became a reality. I will not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone looking to buy or sell real state property here. Thank you Maly for everything you've done for us!
Dan48493
Review for Member: Maly Romero Watts
May 3, 2021
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We can't say enough good things about Maly! We would highly recommend you use her for your next real estate transaction. Maly went to bat for us so many times we lost count, represented us great at every turn, and came through every time! We can honestly say, we would not have been able to make our dream of owning our first place on the Big Island possible if not for Maly's constant effort, professionalism and local knowledge. And now we own a piece of Paradise! Thank you Maly!
Heatherisasaylor
Review for Member: Maly Romero Watts
April 16, 2021
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I recently completed the purchase of a condominium in Kona, HI with Maly Romero. She was very professional and diplomatic, yet personable and always positive, even when the road was bumpy. Her ability to stay abreast of the paperwork needed and to coordinate with all other stakeholders in this long-distance purchase was impressive. She was a wonderful and patient advocate, and always returned calls and inquiries in a timely manner. I highly recommend her services.
Claresa A.
Review for Member: Maly Romero Watts
March 18, 2021
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We are so happy that Maly was referred to us. She is an amazing real estate agent. Our original agent was not responsive and did not look out for our best interest. So we looked around for another agent and when Maly came on board we could relax and enjoy the process because she eased all our worries. She truly cares for her clients. She understood what we were looking for and always had our best interest at heart. She kept us focused on our goals and went above and beyond her duties. She has been a pleasure to work with and if we were to ever need an agent in the future, she would be the one. Mahalo nui Maly! You are awesome!
Nayelis C.
Review for Member: Maly Romero Watts
October 8, 2020
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Maly was awesome to work with. She provided us with all of the information we needed to know and answered all of our questions. She returned our calls and text in a timely manner and was very professional throughout the entire time.She made buying our beautiful lot so easy and quick.
Antoniamr824
Review for Member: Maly Romero Watts
August 30, 2020
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Shes a very good at doing her job, our experience was great with her. Shes always helping with everything she can. Very responsible, shes wants the best for her clients.. I would totally recommend her.
Mientran178
Review for Member: Maly Romero Watts
August 27, 2020
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Maly is very resourceful with local knowledge and an expert in her field. She not offers her expertise, but is also willing to go above and beyond a typical agent to establish repoire with clients. I highly recommend to anyone looking to buy or sell, as she is indeed very fast to get things rolling!
Blueguavahawaii
Review for Member: Maly Romero Watts
July 12, 2020
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A friend or mine referred me to Maly so that she could assist us in the buying process. She walked us through the different processes of buying real estate in Hawaii and she has provided plenty of information for us to revise. Thank you Maly for all of your help!