
Get to know Laure McElwee
Principal Broker/ Owner
Laure McElwee
Principal Broker | First Island Realty, Kailua-Kona, HI
With 20+ years of experience and a reputation as a top-producing agent, I specialize in helping clients buy and sell real estate across Hawaiʻi Island—from luxury oceanfront homes to income-generating vacation rentals. As a proven selling expert, I bring sharp pricing strategies, custom marketing plans, and skilled negotiation to every listing to help sellers achieve maximum val...
Laure McElwee's listings & sales (196)
For Sale (3)
Address | Bed/Bath | Listing price |
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![]() 76-6183 Kumu Pl Kailua Kona, HI 96740
| 3 Bed, 3 Bath | $1,185,000 |
![]() 75-6114 Kaanee Pl Kailua Kona, HI 96740
| 4 Bed, 3 Bath | $1,099,000 |
![]() 75-5766 Kuakini Hwy APT 207 Kailua Kona, HI 96740
| 1 Bed, 1 Bath | $369,000 |
Sold (193)
Address | Sold date | Closing price | Represented | Flag Sale |
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7/10/2025 | $1,350,000 | Seller | ||
6/27/2025 | $980,000 | Seller | ||
6/13/2025 | $1,225,000 | Seller | ||
5/28/2025 | $1,712,500 | Buyer | ||
4/30/2025 | $694,000 | Seller |
Laure McElwee's reviews (24)
Write a review- Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
8/30/2017 - user8120405
Bought a Single Family home in 2017 in Kailua kona, HI.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsMy husband and I recently worked with Laure to buy a house in Kona. We had planned to vacation in Kona in April and decided that we would look for a house while we were there. I read many reviews of many realtors on Zillow and Realtor before deciding... - Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
8/2/2017 - jeannie567
Bought a Townhouse home in 2017 in Kamuela, HI.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsLaure was amazing. Perfectly tempered for picky, indecisive buyers. Super patient, flexible, knowledgeable and dependable. She quickly responded to all of our many, many questions. She advocated for us, the buyers, rather than focusing on her own age... - Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
6/21/2017 - lisacarosella
Bought a Condo home in 2017 in Kahaluu-keauhou, Kailua kona, HI.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsEverything about dealing with Laure was pleasure! She was extremely responsive and accessible. Her local knowledge and experience was great to rely on, and everything was handled promptly and thoroughly. Plus, she was very fun, but professional ... - Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
5/26/2017 - happyfacewelch
Bought a Single Family home in 2017 in Kahaluu-keauhou, Kailua kona, HI.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsLaure has been phenominal! Highly recommend her services and could not be happier with our experience. Laure is a one stop shop from helping us with our home choice, making the closing simple simple and then managing the property. If there was a ra... - Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
9/23/2016 - crimsontidejon
Bought a Single Family home in 2016 in Captain cook, HI.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsLaure was absolutely great to deal with. She always responds quickly to any questions or concerns, and con tines to be very helpful whenever we need asistance. She knows the area well and has made our transition to our new home very stress free.Response from Laure McElwee on 9/26/2016
Aloha John, it was a pleasure working with you and your amazing wife. I love helping buyers find the perfect home in paradise. Your realtor is a lifeline when you relocated and I am here anytime you have questions or need a referral for local services. I love referrals and will take excellent care of your friends and family.