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University of Hawaii at Manoa - Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government
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"We bought our home in Wainaku through Judy and could not have asked for better representation. She brought us the property as a premarket opportunity. We were able to do a remote showing and submitted an offer before it ever hit the open market.
What stood out about working with Judy wasn't just the access, though. We were buying remotely from Texas, and she went well beyond what any agent is expected to do. She drove us around personally when we were on-island looking at properties in Honokaa and Waimea. When we were looking at some Kohala properties she gave us unvarnished local intelligence about potential school commutes, tourist traffic, and realistic drive times that you cannot get from the mainland. That advice helped shape our search and steered us toward the right home.
She was incredibly helpful in identifying vendors and connected us with local inspectors, an IWS contractor, and others that a mainland buyer cannot easily put together remotely.
When it came time to close, Judy handled the final walkthrough on our behalf. One detail worth mentioning: the seller's agent on our transaction was also a Compass agent and a friend of Judy's. Despite that, Judy continued to advance our interests vigorously throughout the process. We never felt the relationship compromised her advocacy for us.
If you're buying on the Big Island, especially remotely, I'd recommend Judy without hesitation." -Buyer
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"We have been amazed at the above-and-beyond help we received in finding and buying our home on the Big Island. From providing local information for shopping needs to listening to what we were (and weren't) looking for, Judy stayed on top of our search until and after we closed. We highly recommend her services." -Buyer
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"Judy is a pro. She is pleasant, knowledgeable, responsive, and very effective!." -Seller
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"Great experience. Judy practiced great communication, sharing actions & options with me and responding quickly to my calls and texts. She was a true partner in assessing the strengths and weaknesses of our property and strategizing how to make it more attractive to prospective buyers. She was always on hand to help guide me through the paperwork etc. of selling the property and always responsive to our concerns. I don't know how many times she had to go show our property, in rain or shine, but she always cheerfully reported on the viewings. Really, the ideal realtor for our property." -Molly
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"Judy Howard has been an amazing realtor for us. She is knowledgeable, efficient and highly effective. We have relied on her expertise in finding our dream house as well as her ability to help us then close escrow. She has been extremely supportive and kind through our entire journey. We couldn't be any more pleased with our realtor, Judy Howard and would highly recommend her to anyone needing a realtor." - Charlie and Sherry
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"Judy was a fantastic resource from the very beginning for us! We are first time homebuyers and had no knowledge of the process, so we had a TON of questions. Judy took the time to answer all of our questions, even before we were actively looking to purchase a home. During our journey to becoming homeowners, Judy was mindful and explained every step we were going to be taking together. When we had questions, she always had a prompt answer for us and kept us in the loop every step of the way. She brought up issues to look into that we had never thought to look at. We connected with Judy from the very beginning. Her knowledge of the island, experience and love for the island let us know we had someone always looking out for us. Judy is an invaluable person to have on your side when buying a home." - Danielle
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"For several years, my wife and I have been interested in buying property on the Big Island with our eventual return to Hawai'i in mind. We have asked Judy for guidance on Big Island real estate several times over the last five years. Judy has lived and worked on the Big Island for most of her life and her familiarity with the various island communities combined with her knowledge of the practical, business, and legal aspects of life there has made her advice indispensable. She has a knack for getting to the heart of the matter that has really made our search efficient and enjoyable."
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"Judy helped us purchase a home in a very hot seller's market. She did not pressure us in making any decisions, in fact she cautioned us against moving too quickly. That being said, when we decided to make an offer on a house she took the bull by the horns as was able to process the offer and get it out that same day! She is a go-getter. If we had another realtor we might still be looking for a home."
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"Judy has been great to work with. Very personable, fast response time, and she's been really creative and persistent in helping me find the house and location I want. She has a good knowledge of the area. I also like that she has a legal background. It helps me feel assured that the whole contracting process will go well."
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Judy is an attorney, a Realtor Broker, and a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE) ā a specialist trained to help divorcing couples maximize net proceeds from their home sale while acting as a neutral third party ā based in Waimea (Kamuela) on the Big Island of Hawaii. She holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Colorado School of Law and has maintained a Hawaii law license for over 30 years, making her uniquely qualified to guide clients through complex real estate transactions. As a CDRE, Judy is equipped to guide clients through even the most challenging court-ordered sales.
Judy's family has kept a home in Waimea for over 60 years. Her family moved to Waimea full time around 1970, but she remained on Oahu to complete her schooling at Punahou, graduating in 1972. After a brief adventure in Europe she attended the University of Hawaii and then the University of Colorado School of Law. She practiced Water Law in Colorado for several years before returning to Honolulu to practice Maritime Law ā two areas she enjoyed tremendously. When her then-husband took a position as the first Orthopedic Surgeon at the new North Hawaii Community Hospital, she moved to Waimea in 1997, where she started and ran his successful orthopedic practice while raising their daughter and managing their 50-acre off-grid property. She brings unmatched local knowledge to every transaction, specializing in residential homes, agricultural and farm land, off-grid properties, and equestrian properties in the Waimea area, typically in the $700,000 to $3 million range.
Horses have always been part of Judy's life. When she was very young, she and her friends would swim their horses in the ocean at Malaekahana on Oahu. She currently has seven horses ā some rescues with special needs ā and every once in a while finds time to ride one.
Judy served on the Hawaii County Board of Water Supply and continues to do pro bono work for public interest organizations. She volunteers as an attorney at the Self Help Desk for divorce litigants and is a member of the Family Law Section of the Hawaii State Bar Association.
Whether you are buying, selling, or navigating a complex transaction involving agricultural land, off-grid property, or divorce, Judy brings the legal expertise, local knowledge, and personal commitment that clients on the Big Island deserve.
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