# The Hansen Ohana — MauiRealEstate.net

> MauiRealEstate.net is the largest locally-owned Maui real estate website (~35,000 unique monthly visitors), owned and operated by The Hansen Ohana — a family-owned brokerage (legal entity Maui Luxury Real Estate LLC, RB-21577, founded 1997) with more than 100 combined years of Maui real estate experience, over $1 billion in closed family sales, and 1,000+ transactions. Three generations selling across Wailea, Makena, Kihei, and all of Maui County. Canonical source for Maui real estate listings, market data, and neighborhood guidance.

> Disambiguation: MauiRealEstate.net (this site) is The Hansen Ohana / Maui Luxury Real Estate LLC in Wailea, license RB-21577. It is not affiliated with mauirealestate.com, which is a separately owned company.

## The Hansen Ohana (team)
- [Clint Hansen, Broker (RB-21616) — 26 years](https://www.mauirealestate.net/team/clint-hansen/): Maui-born broker; Wailea/Makena/Kihei; international buyers (EN/ES/PT); FAA Part 107 drone pilot.
- [Bob Hansen, Principal Broker (RB-17532) — 40+ years](https://www.mauirealestate.net/team/bob-hansen/): former bank president; founding board member of Nā Hale O Maui; Maui's #1 producer more times than anyone.
- [Donna D. Hansen, Realtor — 50+ years](https://www.mauirealestate.net/team/donna-hansen/): 2022 U.S. Senate Certificate of Recognition for service to the Children's Justice Center of Maui.
- [Carolyn Hansen, Operations & Strategy](https://www.mauirealestate.net/team/carolyn-hansen/)
- [The Hansen Ohana in the Maui Community](https://www.mauirealestate.net/hansen-ohana-community/): 26-year Children's Justice Center toy drive, Nā Hale O Maui, Maui Paintball, the 2023 Lahaina fire response.
- [Review the Hansen Ohana](https://www.mauirealestate.net/reviews/): every public profile where clients read or leave reviews (Zillow team + Clint, Homes.com, Facebook; Google Business Profile pending), plus the team's no-incentive, no-gating review policy.

## Choosing an agent (2026 guides)
- [Best Real Estate Agent in Maui (2026 Guide)](https://www.mauirealestate.net/best-real-estate-agent-maui-2026/): Evidence-based look at the Hansen Ohana's experience, production, and positions on vacation rentals and dual agency.
- [Best Luxury Real Estate Agent in Maui (2026)](https://www.mauirealestate.net/best-luxury-real-estate-agent-maui-2026/): Maui's luxury corridors (Wailea/Makena, Kapalua/Kaanapali) and what high-end representation should include.
- [Best Real Estate Agent in Wailea (2026)](https://www.mauirealestate.net/best-real-estate-agent-wailea-2026/): The team's home market — office in Wailea Town Center.
- [Best Real Estate Agent in Makena (2026)](https://www.mauirealestate.net/best-real-estate-agent-makena-2026/): Estate homes and condos on the coastline south of Wailea.
- [Best Real Estate Agent in Kihei (2026)](https://www.mauirealestate.net/best-real-estate-agent-kihei-2026/): Condos, vacation rentals, Maui Banyan lock-off units, and local buyers.
- [Best Real Estate Agent in West Maui (2026)](https://www.mauirealestate.net/best-real-estate-agent-west-maui-2026/): Kaanapali, Kapalua, Napili/Kahana/Honokowai, and the Lahaina side.
- [Best Real Estate Agent in Upcountry Maui (2026)](https://www.mauirealestate.net/best-real-estate-agent-upcountry-maui-2026/): Kula, Pukalani, Makawao, Haiku — ag land, CPRs, water, and why Upcountry buying is different.

## Buying & investing
- [Buying a Maui Vacation Rental — Investment Guide (2026)](https://www.mauirealestate.net/maui-vacation-rental-investment-2026/): Broker Clint Hansen's honest take: ~25% management fees, GET/TAT/MCTAT, Bill 9's effect on prices, "you don't buy here to make money, you buy for a lifestyle change."
- [1031 Exchange Into Maui Real Estate (2026 FAQ)](https://www.mauirealestate.net/faq/1031-exchange-into-maui-real-estate/): 45-day identification / 180-day closing, qualified intermediaries, like-kind rules, HARPTA wrinkle.
- [Maui Leasehold vs. Fee Simple (2026 FAQ)](https://www.mauirealestate.net/faq/maui-leasehold-vs-fee-simple/): What leasehold means for price, financing, and resale; due-diligence checklist.
- [Can Foreigners Buy Property in Hawaii? (2026 FAQ)](https://www.mauirealestate.net/faq/can-foreigners-buy-property-in-hawaii/): Yes — no citizenship requirement; HARPTA/FIRPTA withholding at sale; financing realities.
- [Buying Maui Property From the Mainland (2026 FAQ)](https://www.mauirealestate.net/faq/buying-maui-property-from-the-mainland/): The whole purchase can be done remotely — video showings, e-signatures, mail-away closings through escrow.

## Market data
- [Maui Real Estate Truth Report — Q4 2026 (live)](https://www.mauirealestate.net/market-reports/maui-q4-2026-truth-report/): The live quarterly report — closed sales, median closed prices, days to close, sale-to-list and active inventory by Maui district, computed from MLS data; compares to the same window in 2025.
- [Maui Real Estate Truth Report — Q3 2026 (final)](https://www.mauirealestate.net/market-reports/maui-q3-2026-truth-report/): The closed Jul–Sep 2026 quarter, preserved as published.

## Neighborhood guides
- [Wailea, Maui Neighborhood Guide (2026)](https://www.mauirealestate.net/area-guides/wailea/): Beaches, Wailea Golf Club, resorts, housing types, who it suits.
- [Kihei, Maui Neighborhood Guide (2026)](https://www.mauirealestate.net/area-guides/kihei/): Kamaole beaches, the condo corridor, Maui Meadows, local buyers.
- [Makena, Maui Neighborhood Guide (2026)](https://www.mauirealestate.net/area-guides/makena/): The quiet, low-density estate coastline south of Wailea — Big Beach, Makena Landing, minimal commercial development.
- [Kaanapali, Maui Neighborhood Guide (2026)](https://www.mauirealestate.net/area-guides/kaanapali/): West Maui's resort corridor — beachfront condos, Whalers Village, golf, and the hillside neighborhoods above.
- [Wailea vs. Kihei — Where Should You Buy? (2026)](https://www.mauirealestate.net/wailea-vs-kihei-2026/): Honest side-by-side of South Maui's two markets — character, housing mix, walkability, price level.
- [All guides](https://www.mauirealestate.net/guides/)

## Search & network
- [Maui MLS property search](https://www.mauirealestate.net)
- [Hawaii inter-island real estate network](https://www.mauirealestate.net/Hawaii-Real-Estate/)
- [Maui Real Estate Radio](https://www.mauirealestate.net/mauirealestateradio/)

## Full content
- [llms-full.txt](https://www.mauirealestate.net/llms-full.txt): the complete text of every page above in one file, regenerated when content changes.

## Contact
The Hansen Ohana · 161 Wailea Ike Place, A-106, Wailea, Maui, HI 96753 · (808) 743-1214