My name is Maria Sims and I am a dedicated and successful real estate professional in Maui. My personal goal is to simplify the process of buying and selling real estate, and to satisfy everyone's needs to the best of my ability. My extensive experience and proven track record are factors you can count on when working with me. I use the latest technology to understand the current market and to make the connections necessary for our success. Please enjoy my website. It is just one of the many successful tools I use to assist my clients in marketing their real estate.  My expertise ranges from High End properties to Foreclosures and Short Sales.  I have extensive background and have owned my own Real Estate Brokerage from 2005 to 2010.  Currently, I am a broker with Keller Williams Realty in Maui.

I furthermore have continued my education and affiliations to Realtor Organizations to make sure that I maintain the most up to date knowledge available. 

Certifications and Organizations:

• GRI (Graduate Realtor Certification) - Graduate Realtor Institute
• E-PRO (Technology Certification)- National Association of Realtors
• Certified Mentor (Mentor Certification) - Brian Buffini
• QSC (Quality Service Certification)
• PMP (Project Management Professional ) - Project Management Institute
• Presidents Club 2003 RE/MAX
• Member of the Realtor Association of Maui
• Member of the Hawaii Association of Realtors
• Member of the Chicago Association of Realtors
• Member of the Illinois Association of Realtors
• Member of the National Association of Realtors

Experience:

2001-2004 Broker with RE/MAX
2004-2006 Broker with Sudler Sotheby's International Realty
2007-2010 Broker Owner Pinnacle Realty Group
2010-Present Broker with Keller Williiams Realty Maui

Education:

1991-1993 Associates in Business Administration, DePaul University
1993-1995 Bachelors in Management Information Systems, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
1997-1999 Graduate School - Computer Science, DePaul University

Testimonials:

"A broker with a heart that makes you feel at ease during the whole process."

"Being out of town, we appreciated Maria's handling of all the details.  She made a big difference."

"A sale faster than expected.   What an efficient agent."

"At the forefront of the industry, providing automated processes to make the purchase easier."

"She's a technology expert in the industry, proving all of the information needed for the transaction."

"The best broker we've ever had."

"Selling a home has never been easier.  Maria has earned her reputation as an excellent Realtor."

"Despite my busy schedule, Maria was able to keep me updated with information particularly after the inital offer was made.  It is rare to find someone that can work with your busy schedule and continue to take care of details until the last moment."
"Hard work and attention to details made this a smooth sailing home sale."

Affiliation information:

GRI Graduate Realtor Institute
-GRI represents the most recognized professional designation in the real estate industry and is a prerequisite for pursuing various advanced professional designations.

e-PRO National Association of Realtors
-e-PRO is the only NAR approved Internet Certification Program.  The e-Pro Certification Program will establish a base line of online competence, and it introduces its students and graduates to the best aspects of Online Community. . . the Internet is about the power of people connecting with people.