
Get to know Katie Minkus
Broker-in-Charge
Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono
The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness
After growing the largest independent brokerage in Hawai'i from nothing and then taking time to rest and recover, I'm back to my roots - real estate property sales.
With decades of local real estate sales experience in Hawai’i my experience is vast and my community ties are strong. I believe in living Aloha ʻāina and work to make things better for everyone and ...
Katie Minkus's listings & sales (40)
For Sale (1)
Address | Bed/Bath | Listing price |
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![]() 27-577 Old Mamalahoa Hwy #2 Papaikou, HI 96781
| 6 Bed, 5 Bath | $2,250,000 |
Sold (39)
Address | Sold date | Closing price | Represented | Flag Sale |
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6/20/2025 | $118,000 | Seller | ||
3/28/2025 | $1,650,000 | Seller | ||
3/17/2025 | $3,900,000 | Seller | ||
11/12/2024 | $540,000 | Buyer | ||
9/24/2024 | $640,000 | Buyer |
Katie Minkus's reviews (4)
Write a review- Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
11/10/2022 - laurarodenhome
Sold a Single Family home in 2022 in Keaau, HI.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsI have bought and sold many homes so I'm a pretty experienced customer with high demands for professionalism, skill, commitment and drive when it comes to choosing a realtor. I give Katie and her partner Dave 5 stars in all categories. They sold my h...Response from Katie Minkus on 12/21/2022
Aloha Laura and thank you for the recommendation! It was an absolute pleasure to work with you to sell your gorgeous Oceanfront Vacation Rental property on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Your professionalism, attention to detail and communication style made working with you easy and fun. I wish you all the best in your next real estate and life adventure! A hui hou.
- Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
11/8/2011 - Cliff Pappas
Sold a home in 2011 in HI 96738.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsI had been trying to sell this lot in Kohala for years and finally listed with Hawaii Life... Katie Minkus and her staff were aggressive and helpful with ideas to market and sell this property. Jan Nores put together a deal with a client she had bee...Response from Katie Minkus on 11/9/2011
Aloha Cliff, thank you so much for the kind review! We appreciate it!! But more importantly, we're so thrilled that we were able to sell your lot and that you are happy with the result! It took longer and was more complicated than we had hoped, but ultimately, we got the job done! Hope to see you on Kauai one of these days soon..
- Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
10/9/2011 - frederickja
Sold a home in 2010 in HI 96743.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsThe Hawaii Life team did the impossible. They sold oceanfront property in a down market during the slow selling season getting the price I wanted while dealing with a crazy tenant. The property was in it's glory during the 80's so it had become a t...Response from Katie Minkus on 10/10/2011
Aloha Jeff... Mahalo nui loa for such a wonderful review! It was absolutely our pleasure and honor to sell the "family home" in Puako Beach. You were so great to work with and we are thrilled to have met your expectations! Warmest aloha, Katie
- Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
9/27/2011 - Boyce Brown
Bought a home in 2010 in HI 96743.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsI had been working with Katie Minkus for some time trying to locate ranch acreage on the Big Island. When the perfect acreage came on the market as part of a six lot subdivision near Kamuela, it was necessary to move very fast and at the same time c...Response from Katie Minkus on 11/9/2011
Aloha Boyce. Mahalo for the review!! We are so happy that you and your family were able to find such an amazing property that will surely become a legacy holding for your 'ohana. I'm glad we were able to provide you with a high level of SMART service to get the job done! We're looking forward to the property blessing next time you're on island... warm aloha, Katie