About Me
Glenn was raised in a small logging town in the mountains about 30 miles east of Seattle, Washington. His stepfather was an astute business man who dabbled in real estate, and his grandparents at one time had over 70 "rental homes." Glenn bought his first home at the ripe age of 22, for "nothing down", using "O.P.M." He rented out the rooms to college students and ran a successful vacuum cleaner sales business out of it, while he put himself through college. He bought his second home, a real "fixer-upper", a few years later and did quite well utilizing his "sweat equity". Glenn was in full-time ministry for years, but one of his hobbies was finding fixer homes that he could refurbish and rent out to create "passive income." In the 90's and early 2000's, Glenn found several homes that were going to be torn down in Hilo, Hawaii, and moved them to the country. He rebuilt and refurbished them, thus creating more assets and rental income. As a REALTOR®, Glenn loves to help people find exactly what they are looking for, whether it is the "Immaculate McMansion", or the "dog with fleas." "I thoroughly enjoy working with people, and get excited when we find the "treasure" they have been looking for.” —Glenn Swanson |
Client Reviews
"Glenn did an outstanding and professional job helping us get more than we listed for in selling our home in Hawaiian Paradise Park, big island Hawaii. Glenn was polite, aggressive, knowledgeable, persistent, and totally efficient in his work. I would use Glenn again for listing my other homes for sale. He is responsive, and knows the local market better than most other realtors." (5/23/24)
"Glenn is a great agent when we were looking for a place from California when we saw one we thought was good Glenn would go and video the place quickly so that if we wanted to make an offer quickly we could. When we finally found the one we wanted Glenn was there for us all through the process and has been there to answer questions about how things are done in Hawaii. Like I said Glenn is a great agent and friend to us." (5/22/24)
"Glenn is very professional and dealt with an extremely difficult rental tenant during the sale of my property. Kept me informed as to what was happening during the selling process. AND he had it sold in less than a month." (5/17/24)
"Glenn was on top of things helping me all the way from pricing the house to keeping up with the showings and feedback. I would recommend Glenn to any one wanting to buy or sell their place." (5/16/24)
"Glenn Swanson did an incredible job helping me purchase my property on the big island. I would highly recommend him, he was very helpful and quick to answer any questions I had. 5 out of 5 stars!" (10/10/23)
"Glenn was super helpful and always ready to jump in and go above and beyond to help me in any way he could through the whole process of searching for and purchasing my home. He was very respectful of my wishes and is a great listener. He is also very knowledgeable about the area and has been super helpful in finding solutions to any concerns that have come up. And, he has continued to be a great resource for me even long past closing. My family and I could not be happier with Glenn's services and with the quiet, peaceful, beautiful area where our home resides. I highly recommend Glenn to anyone looking for a realtor who will listen to them, stay on top of things, and is detail-oriented, service-oriented, down-to-earth, and trustworthy." (3/23/23)
"It was great working with Glenn to sell our place. He is very knowledgeable with the local area. He was honest and upfront about prices and what to expect. He put me at ease. It was like working with a friend. After possible buyers would leave, he would stay and discuss improvements. He made the whole process easy and comfortable. I would highly recommend him." (1/26/23)
"Glenn Swanson is a wonderful realtor and made my purchase deal run smoothly despite tepid cooperation from seller. He always found ways to work around objections and overcome obstacles, and helped ease my transition to island residency. I therefore have no reservation in recommending his services to others." (5/16/22)
"We listed our home with Glenn and within just a couple of days we had a cash offer that closed more quickly than normal without any major problems. The few minor issues that did arise Glenn handled quickly and professionally which was important since we were out of state owners. Glenn is very knowledgeable of the local market." (4/27/22)
"Glenn was so patient, heartfelt and sincere. Glenn took the time to listen to the best interest of my daughter and my needs. He was attentive and always responsive with any questions I had, within 24 hours notice." (4/26/22
"I've known Glenn for many years, but it has only been recently that he has become my realtor. He has many years of experience and has been instrumental in getting us the best fair price when selling or buying real estate. Thanks Glenn" (4/26/22)
"Glenn Swanson helped me buy my very first property. He was always available to answer all my questions. And as a first time buyer I had a ton of questions." (7/5/21)
"Glenn was extremely helpful in getting my three acres of land sold. I let him know that I was having health problems and needed to get these sold as quickly as possible. Glenn made it happen, and I'm very grateful. I'd highly recommend him." (7/5/21)
"Glenn helped us find and get a house that exactly fit our needs with none of the complications we came up against in the past. He's incredibly friendly, knows the island well, and is in general just a great person to work with. Highly recommended on all fronts." (6/30/21)
"I'm a bit prejudiced as we have bought 3 homes now from Glenn so he has become a good friend as well as the best agent we could hope for. Always there, finds answers quickly if he doesn't already know, nothing is too much trouble. This guy is the best!!" (6/30/21)
"This is second time Glenn has helped us buy/sell a property. He suggested a price for the property sold at that price pretty quickly. We were off island at the time due to covid and Glenn handled the entire process - photos, listing, minor repairs, showings, and closing. Highly recommended!" (6/29/21)
"Glenn is an outstanding individual. Highly knowledgeable of the islands, it's locations, terrains, climates, locals & customs. Carrying the highest integrity & honesty. We have thus far purchased two properties from Glenn & would never consider using anyone else." (6/29/21)
"Glenn got my home sold during these most challenging times. He does what needs to be done and is consistently accessible. He shows up when he says he going to show up, and he follows through. If you want to deal with a straight shooter, Glenn's your man. If you want somebody to blow sunshine, then maybe not so much..." (10/23/20)
"Lots of aloha! It was a quick and easy real estate transaction with Glenn. Site unseen, he made it comfortable to complete the deal. Recommended to all other sellers and buyers." (10/12/20)
"Best agent ever. Very patient and follows through! Great communicator, explains everything and provides suggestions whenever I need them. Thank you so much Glenn!" (10/9/20)
"This is the second time My wife and I have had Glenn as a realtor. The first time he was great! This time he was nothing short of amazing! If there was such a thing as an 11 out of 10 he would get it! He went above and beyond for us and we greatly appreciate it! We have recommended him for our daughter and son in law who will be moving to the Big Island soon." (10/8/20)
"Glenn was a great in helping us find a home on the East side of the Big Island. Very knowledgeable on the area. Helped us negotiate a price on the home that was below asking price. Won't be the last time we use his services for future real estate ventures. Thanks Glenn!" (4/15/20)
"Glenn was a fantastic agent in helping us sell our home! Our house had unique architectural features and was in a Lava Zone, but his expertise helped us seal a deal. On top of that, we were off-island during much of the sale of the house. He was able to help us close, even from thousands of miles away! He is trustworthy and a good communicator, and I highly recommend him to anyone selling a home in Hilo or Puna." (4/14/20)
"Glenn was super knowledgeable about the construction types in the area and helped me check out all the properties I was interested in. The whole process of buying the chosen property was smooth and clear and I would definitely use his services again." (4/11/20)
"Glenn is very easy to work with, and very knowledgeable. His knowledge of the local real estate market is unmatched in my opinion. He will treat you right and help you make the right decisions." (4/11/20)
"Did everything we asked with a smile. This guy is a real joy to work. We had a tough house to sell and he made it happen by being at every viewing. WAY TO GO GLENN!" (4/11/20)
"Working with Glenn was great, he sold my lot near Pahoa quickly and the process was very smooth and easy! He was helpful and friendly. I definitely would recommend Glenn!" (11/19/18)
"Glenn will go above and beyond to provide you with the most exceptional service. Glenn helped me navigate a sight-unseen purchase of raw land while I was in Alaska that ran into a few snags due to lava flow, but followed through, and helped me close the deal. I would work with Glenn again, no question." (11/12/18)
"Glenn knows the local area and adjusted his advice and time to my needs rather that some pre-set agenda or 'pitch'. Glenn is not afraid to say, "I don't know" if that is the case. I can respect and work with what he does know. That being said, Glenn knows ALOT! Looking forward to working with Glenn in the future. He has stories and experience to help anyone avoid major and minor pitfalls. Glenn is a 10." (11/8/18)
"Mr. Glenn Swanson assisted me in selling my father's house in an amazing amount of time! He went out of his way to make sure the house was in great condition and sell-able since I could not be in Hawaii at the time. He was personable, professional, trustworthy, and incredibly helpful. I am overly thankful for his service and constant communication keeping me updated through out the process. Thank you Glenn!" (5/13/18)
"Glenn was referred to my sister and me by another realtor on Hawaii. We live in New England, so we dealt with Glenn by phone and email. He was prompt in viewing our lot of land, established a fair price, and sold it in a very short time. At all times he was patient, professional, and very kind. We give him our highest recommendation." (5/12/18)
"I never met Glenn because I'm on the Mainland and he's in Puna. My sister who lives in Hawaiian Paradise Park has met him and tells me that he is a very nice guy. Glenn sold my property in H.P.P. for me in a very timely manor and got our asking price. I found that Glenn was very pleasant to do business with and that he was very responsive to my requests and questions. I would highly recommend Glenn to anyone who is buying or selling a property." (5/13/18)
"Very professional, great response, makes you feel like you are priority, Very friendly gets right back to you, I bugged him every day HE WAS GREAT! would contact him again if i was going to buy in Hawaii." (5/11/18)
"Very professional and trustworthy. He is always available for any questions or clarification. Happy to help and to advice A real pleasure to work with." (5/11/18)
"We can’t accurately put into words how great Glenn was in finding the perfect house for us. A true professional. We had a fast transaction and got it for the price we wanted. His knowledge of the island is amazing. We would recommend him and if we would move he would be the listing agent for us and buyers agent." (5/11/18)
"I recently purchased a lot in HPP while living in Europe. Glenn made this long-distance transaction quick, easy and painless. I trusted Glenn completely: he sent me a bunch of listings within my criteria, then I selected a few and he went to see them all, made videos for me and gave me advice on which ones were good or not so great. Being so far away + a foreigner I had tons of questions and Glenn was always very responsive and helpful. Even with a time difference of 11 hours he was always available. Glenn is both professional and friendly, it was a pleasure working with him. I will definitely go thank him in person next time I visit!" (11/23/17)
"Glenn is an excellent Realtor! I consulted Glenn on the vacant land that I owned with my son. We wanted to sell the land. Glenn was very knowledgeable with the area and provided me with information on what recently sold in the area. He recommended the listing price. And, in less than a week later we received cash offers for HIGHER than the listing price! We accepted the offer and opened escrow! The preliminary title report revealed an issue on the title that I was not aware of. It would delay the closing of escrow. Despite the hiccup. Glenn was able to extend the closing date. I had to do my part to make sure the title would be clear before the new closing date. It was a challenge (on my part to clear the title). But, the title was cleared and we were able to close escrow. I was getting concerned that the sale would fall through because of the situation. But, Glenn remained calm and professional throughout the process. And, to my relief we were able to close escrow a couple weeks later without further issues. I know I will definitely use Glenn's services and highly recommend him! Glenn is great!!" (11/22/17)
"Glenn was very helpful and patient, showing us a variety of houses in multiple areas including move-in ready, fixer-uppers and major gut/remodel. He quickly figured out what interested us and what didn't. We closed while traveling on the mainland and he took pictures for us and did the final walk-through, including resolving some minor issues he found on the final walk-through." (8/17/17)
"Glenn was very helpful. He helped me sell my vacant property in less than a month. You brought me a full price offer. Also answered all my questions in a very timely fashion. Glenn was very professional through the whole transaction." 8/17/17
"Glenn helped our family immensely in selling our family property. He was able to deal with all the problems of working with us out of state on all the paper work and other issues. I would not have been able to get this done without him. We thank him so much for all the time and effort!" (6/4/17)
"I had such a great time working with Glenn to buy our 1st property on the Big Island.He was patient with all of our questions & very knowledgeable of the area.He was always positive & upbeat. He always got back to me right away. I would definitely work with him again." (2/23/17)
"Glenn was the Agent on duty when we walked in. He worked with us in person, on the phone and over the web proving information on local building code, bidding strategy and videos of homes we were unable to visit. We ran into a glitch along the way and had to step back for our sale. Glenn was instrumental in getting our sale back on track and we are now moving to close." (11/14/16)
"Glenn was a great help with his local knowledge of the area. He dealt with selling Realtors slow response to requested actions. I would highly recommend Glenn and his 5 Star Service." (9/13/2016)
"Glenn found me the perfect home within my price range - which was not easy as I am really picky . Glenn is a good guy to go house hunting with, on days we searched and found nothing good for me at least we had a laugh or two." (9/12/2016)
"Glenn is great to work with, a day of checking out properties with Glenn is like checking them out with a friend. A friend who know all the pluses and minuses of the property and gives you his honest thoughts on these. He helped me find a comfortable home and all went well. Then only thing I did not give Glenn five stars on is Negotiation skills. There was not much negotiation on the property I bought, so I really don't know. Based on everything else I believe he would be better than most in this. Overall a good experience and I recommend Glenn to anyone looking for property in this area." (9/10/2016)
"Without a doubt Glenn is one of the best realtors who has ever represented us. We have been in the property management business and have bought and sold close to 20 properties, so we recognize a great realtor. He is very knowledgeable about Big Island real estate (Puna area) and is highly professional. He knows how to establish a fair price so that a property moves quickly and advises as to what must be done to make a property attractive to buyers. Because we were on the Mainland and were unable to clean up our property prior to close of escrow, he made all the arrangements and ensured there were no outstanding issues." (9/8/2016)
"I have bought and sold property with Glenn. He has always been available each time I reached out to him. He is very knowledgeable of the area and always does the ground work needed to answer all my questions regarding my property and surrounding properties. I have bought and sold many properties and can honestly say "no other realtor has dedicated more time and energy than Glenn has for investments needs. A seriously dedicated realtor!" (9/7/2016)
"Great local realtor who was willing to work with us despite our small budget and VA loan. He is very easy to talk to and the whole home buying process was handled electronically which I loved the most." (9/6/2016)
"Mr.Swanson really did help me with the biggest goal of my life thus far! He was extremely prompt after I requested the information for land online. I flew from out of the country and he received me well and with a great deal of options. He was very tentative, professional and sincere. Highly recommended!" (9/5/2016)
"Glenn helped me find the perfect land in HPP. I was originally looking at land in Hawaiian Acres and Orchidland. With Glenn's advice I researched Hawaiian Paradise Park and found several lots to look at. Again, his advice of looking at lots in the drier area proved to be the right call and I closed on a killer lot down on 1st! Bottom line is Glenn knows the area like no one else. He was willing to bushwack alongside me through some tricky vegetation and was always working hard to present my offers to sellers. Call Glenn if you want to work with someone who you can trust, who truly loves their job and knows the area!" (6/18/2016)
"Glenn was friendly, knowledgeable and helped us to find a home that met our financial needs and our personal goals. We would recommend him to our friends." (5/12/2016)
"Aloha, Let me say a little about Glenn, I got lucky. This guy was on the ball. He was quick to follow up on a request for information regarding a certain piece of land I was interested in. He called me immediately and we talked story. Although the land was a small parcel close to my home and not at all expensive, meaning he would only get a small slice of the pie for his efforts, he made me feel like I was his number one and only customer and I was buying a high dollar mansion. I made a lower, reasonable offer to the owners, Glenn followed through and on the first try they accepted. The rest was easy, very easy. Now, I got the land in my name just 30 days or so later. It's easy to see why Mr. Glenn Swanson is a Top Seller. If you're buying, Mr. Swanson is the 'go to guy', Mahalo Glenn, You're the best." (4/4/2016)
"Glenn contacted me after he saw my ad on Craigslist. He brought me a full offer in one day. Then he cleared and sold another property for me!! Knows the area and work hard dawn to night” (5/2/2014)
"I recently purchased a house in the Hilo, Hi. area while living in North Carolina. Glenn made this long distance transaction seamless. There were several situations that occurred during the closing and he went over and beyond the call of duty to insure these issues were taken care of. Glenn used his own personal time and finances to right the property I was trying to buy. Because of his willingness to do more than what was required of his services, the closing was a total success.” (10/22/13)
"Glenn assisted and met our needs on very short notice. We didn't find the right property while visiting from Oahu and Glenn was able to reach above expectations. Among digital signing Glenn is up to date on making quick bids and contracts. Glenn knows most people in the industry and has the right contacts to get the job done. I recommend Glenn as a real estate agent any time I need anything done on the Big Island.” (10/21/13)
"This man was willing to drive up to look at a piece of property for me and when he realized he could not drive to it he went back another day to hike in to take pictures to send to me. Even had to deal with deadly wild boar in the pursuit of some pictures. I'd say that's going above and beyond the call. Thanks Glenn.” (10/19/13)
"Glenn did an outstanding and professional job helping us get more than we listed for in selling our home in Hawaiian Paradise Park, big island Hawaii. Glenn was polite, aggressive, knowledgeable, persistent, and totally efficient in his work. I would use Glenn again for listing my other homes for sale. He is responsive, and knows the local market better than most other realtors." (5/23/24)
"Glenn is a great agent when we were looking for a place from California when we saw one we thought was good Glenn would go and video the place quickly so that if we wanted to make an offer quickly we could. When we finally found the one we wanted Glenn was there for us all through the process and has been there to answer questions about how things are done in Hawaii. Like I said Glenn is a great agent and friend to us." (5/22/24)
"Glenn is very professional and dealt with an extremely difficult rental tenant during the sale of my property. Kept me informed as to what was happening during the selling process. AND he had it sold in less than a month." (5/17/24)
"Glenn was on top of things helping me all the way from pricing the house to keeping up with the showings and feedback. I would recommend Glenn to any one wanting to buy or sell their place." (5/16/24)
"Glenn Swanson did an incredible job helping me purchase my property on the big island. I would highly recommend him, he was very helpful and quick to answer any questions I had. 5 out of 5 stars!" (10/10/23)
"Glenn was super helpful and always ready to jump in and go above and beyond to help me in any way he could through the whole process of searching for and purchasing my home. He was very respectful of my wishes and is a great listener. He is also very knowledgeable about the area and has been super helpful in finding solutions to any concerns that have come up. And, he has continued to be a great resource for me even long past closing. My family and I could not be happier with Glenn's services and with the quiet, peaceful, beautiful area where our home resides. I highly recommend Glenn to anyone looking for a realtor who will listen to them, stay on top of things, and is detail-oriented, service-oriented, down-to-earth, and trustworthy." (3/23/23)
"It was great working with Glenn to sell our place. He is very knowledgeable with the local area. He was honest and upfront about prices and what to expect. He put me at ease. It was like working with a friend. After possible buyers would leave, he would stay and discuss improvements. He made the whole process easy and comfortable. I would highly recommend him." (1/26/23)
"Glenn Swanson is a wonderful realtor and made my purchase deal run smoothly despite tepid cooperation from seller. He always found ways to work around objections and overcome obstacles, and helped ease my transition to island residency. I therefore have no reservation in recommending his services to others." (5/16/22)
"We listed our home with Glenn and within just a couple of days we had a cash offer that closed more quickly than normal without any major problems. The few minor issues that did arise Glenn handled quickly and professionally which was important since we were out of state owners. Glenn is very knowledgeable of the local market." (4/27/22)
"Glenn was so patient, heartfelt and sincere. Glenn took the time to listen to the best interest of my daughter and my needs. He was attentive and always responsive with any questions I had, within 24 hours notice." (4/26/22
"I've known Glenn for many years, but it has only been recently that he has become my realtor. He has many years of experience and has been instrumental in getting us the best fair price when selling or buying real estate. Thanks Glenn" (4/26/22)
"Glenn Swanson helped me buy my very first property. He was always available to answer all my questions. And as a first time buyer I had a ton of questions." (7/5/21)
"Glenn was extremely helpful in getting my three acres of land sold. I let him know that I was having health problems and needed to get these sold as quickly as possible. Glenn made it happen, and I'm very grateful. I'd highly recommend him." (7/5/21)
"Glenn helped us find and get a house that exactly fit our needs with none of the complications we came up against in the past. He's incredibly friendly, knows the island well, and is in general just a great person to work with. Highly recommended on all fronts." (6/30/21)
"I'm a bit prejudiced as we have bought 3 homes now from Glenn so he has become a good friend as well as the best agent we could hope for. Always there, finds answers quickly if he doesn't already know, nothing is too much trouble. This guy is the best!!" (6/30/21)
"This is second time Glenn has helped us buy/sell a property. He suggested a price for the property sold at that price pretty quickly. We were off island at the time due to covid and Glenn handled the entire process - photos, listing, minor repairs, showings, and closing. Highly recommended!" (6/29/21)
"Glenn is an outstanding individual. Highly knowledgeable of the islands, it's locations, terrains, climates, locals & customs. Carrying the highest integrity & honesty. We have thus far purchased two properties from Glenn & would never consider using anyone else." (6/29/21)
"Glenn got my home sold during these most challenging times. He does what needs to be done and is consistently accessible. He shows up when he says he going to show up, and he follows through. If you want to deal with a straight shooter, Glenn's your man. If you want somebody to blow sunshine, then maybe not so much..." (10/23/20)
"Lots of aloha! It was a quick and easy real estate transaction with Glenn. Site unseen, he made it comfortable to complete the deal. Recommended to all other sellers and buyers." (10/12/20)
"Best agent ever. Very patient and follows through! Great communicator, explains everything and provides suggestions whenever I need them. Thank you so much Glenn!" (10/9/20)
"This is the second time My wife and I have had Glenn as a realtor. The first time he was great! This time he was nothing short of amazing! If there was such a thing as an 11 out of 10 he would get it! He went above and beyond for us and we greatly appreciate it! We have recommended him for our daughter and son in law who will be moving to the Big Island soon." (10/8/20)
"Glenn was a great in helping us find a home on the East side of the Big Island. Very knowledgeable on the area. Helped us negotiate a price on the home that was below asking price. Won't be the last time we use his services for future real estate ventures. Thanks Glenn!" (4/15/20)
"Glenn was a fantastic agent in helping us sell our home! Our house had unique architectural features and was in a Lava Zone, but his expertise helped us seal a deal. On top of that, we were off-island during much of the sale of the house. He was able to help us close, even from thousands of miles away! He is trustworthy and a good communicator, and I highly recommend him to anyone selling a home in Hilo or Puna." (4/14/20)
"Glenn was super knowledgeable about the construction types in the area and helped me check out all the properties I was interested in. The whole process of buying the chosen property was smooth and clear and I would definitely use his services again." (4/11/20)
"Glenn is very easy to work with, and very knowledgeable. His knowledge of the local real estate market is unmatched in my opinion. He will treat you right and help you make the right decisions." (4/11/20)
"Did everything we asked with a smile. This guy is a real joy to work. We had a tough house to sell and he made it happen by being at every viewing. WAY TO GO GLENN!" (4/11/20)
"Working with Glenn was great, he sold my lot near Pahoa quickly and the process was very smooth and easy! He was helpful and friendly. I definitely would recommend Glenn!" (11/19/18)
"Glenn will go above and beyond to provide you with the most exceptional service. Glenn helped me navigate a sight-unseen purchase of raw land while I was in Alaska that ran into a few snags due to lava flow, but followed through, and helped me close the deal. I would work with Glenn again, no question." (11/12/18)
"Glenn knows the local area and adjusted his advice and time to my needs rather that some pre-set agenda or 'pitch'. Glenn is not afraid to say, "I don't know" if that is the case. I can respect and work with what he does know. That being said, Glenn knows ALOT! Looking forward to working with Glenn in the future. He has stories and experience to help anyone avoid major and minor pitfalls. Glenn is a 10." (11/8/18)
"Mr. Glenn Swanson assisted me in selling my father's house in an amazing amount of time! He went out of his way to make sure the house was in great condition and sell-able since I could not be in Hawaii at the time. He was personable, professional, trustworthy, and incredibly helpful. I am overly thankful for his service and constant communication keeping me updated through out the process. Thank you Glenn!" (5/13/18)
"Glenn was referred to my sister and me by another realtor on Hawaii. We live in New England, so we dealt with Glenn by phone and email. He was prompt in viewing our lot of land, established a fair price, and sold it in a very short time. At all times he was patient, professional, and very kind. We give him our highest recommendation." (5/12/18)
"I never met Glenn because I'm on the Mainland and he's in Puna. My sister who lives in Hawaiian Paradise Park has met him and tells me that he is a very nice guy. Glenn sold my property in H.P.P. for me in a very timely manor and got our asking price. I found that Glenn was very pleasant to do business with and that he was very responsive to my requests and questions. I would highly recommend Glenn to anyone who is buying or selling a property." (5/13/18)
"Very professional, great response, makes you feel like you are priority, Very friendly gets right back to you, I bugged him every day HE WAS GREAT! would contact him again if i was going to buy in Hawaii." (5/11/18)
"Very professional and trustworthy. He is always available for any questions or clarification. Happy to help and to advice A real pleasure to work with." (5/11/18)
"We can’t accurately put into words how great Glenn was in finding the perfect house for us. A true professional. We had a fast transaction and got it for the price we wanted. His knowledge of the island is amazing. We would recommend him and if we would move he would be the listing agent for us and buyers agent." (5/11/18)
"I recently purchased a lot in HPP while living in Europe. Glenn made this long-distance transaction quick, easy and painless. I trusted Glenn completely: he sent me a bunch of listings within my criteria, then I selected a few and he went to see them all, made videos for me and gave me advice on which ones were good or not so great. Being so far away + a foreigner I had tons of questions and Glenn was always very responsive and helpful. Even with a time difference of 11 hours he was always available. Glenn is both professional and friendly, it was a pleasure working with him. I will definitely go thank him in person next time I visit!" (11/23/17)
"Glenn is an excellent Realtor! I consulted Glenn on the vacant land that I owned with my son. We wanted to sell the land. Glenn was very knowledgeable with the area and provided me with information on what recently sold in the area. He recommended the listing price. And, in less than a week later we received cash offers for HIGHER than the listing price! We accepted the offer and opened escrow! The preliminary title report revealed an issue on the title that I was not aware of. It would delay the closing of escrow. Despite the hiccup. Glenn was able to extend the closing date. I had to do my part to make sure the title would be clear before the new closing date. It was a challenge (on my part to clear the title). But, the title was cleared and we were able to close escrow. I was getting concerned that the sale would fall through because of the situation. But, Glenn remained calm and professional throughout the process. And, to my relief we were able to close escrow a couple weeks later without further issues. I know I will definitely use Glenn's services and highly recommend him! Glenn is great!!" (11/22/17)
"Glenn was very helpful and patient, showing us a variety of houses in multiple areas including move-in ready, fixer-uppers and major gut/remodel. He quickly figured out what interested us and what didn't. We closed while traveling on the mainland and he took pictures for us and did the final walk-through, including resolving some minor issues he found on the final walk-through." (8/17/17)
"Glenn was very helpful. He helped me sell my vacant property in less than a month. You brought me a full price offer. Also answered all my questions in a very timely fashion. Glenn was very professional through the whole transaction." 8/17/17
"Glenn helped our family immensely in selling our family property. He was able to deal with all the problems of working with us out of state on all the paper work and other issues. I would not have been able to get this done without him. We thank him so much for all the time and effort!" (6/4/17)
"I had such a great time working with Glenn to buy our 1st property on the Big Island.He was patient with all of our questions & very knowledgeable of the area.He was always positive & upbeat. He always got back to me right away. I would definitely work with him again." (2/23/17)
"Glenn was the Agent on duty when we walked in. He worked with us in person, on the phone and over the web proving information on local building code, bidding strategy and videos of homes we were unable to visit. We ran into a glitch along the way and had to step back for our sale. Glenn was instrumental in getting our sale back on track and we are now moving to close." (11/14/16)
"Glenn was a great help with his local knowledge of the area. He dealt with selling Realtors slow response to requested actions. I would highly recommend Glenn and his 5 Star Service." (9/13/2016)
"Glenn found me the perfect home within my price range - which was not easy as I am really picky . Glenn is a good guy to go house hunting with, on days we searched and found nothing good for me at least we had a laugh or two." (9/12/2016)
"Glenn is great to work with, a day of checking out properties with Glenn is like checking them out with a friend. A friend who know all the pluses and minuses of the property and gives you his honest thoughts on these. He helped me find a comfortable home and all went well. Then only thing I did not give Glenn five stars on is Negotiation skills. There was not much negotiation on the property I bought, so I really don't know. Based on everything else I believe he would be better than most in this. Overall a good experience and I recommend Glenn to anyone looking for property in this area." (9/10/2016)
"Without a doubt Glenn is one of the best realtors who has ever represented us. We have been in the property management business and have bought and sold close to 20 properties, so we recognize a great realtor. He is very knowledgeable about Big Island real estate (Puna area) and is highly professional. He knows how to establish a fair price so that a property moves quickly and advises as to what must be done to make a property attractive to buyers. Because we were on the Mainland and were unable to clean up our property prior to close of escrow, he made all the arrangements and ensured there were no outstanding issues." (9/8/2016)
"I have bought and sold property with Glenn. He has always been available each time I reached out to him. He is very knowledgeable of the area and always does the ground work needed to answer all my questions regarding my property and surrounding properties. I have bought and sold many properties and can honestly say "no other realtor has dedicated more time and energy than Glenn has for investments needs. A seriously dedicated realtor!" (9/7/2016)
"Great local realtor who was willing to work with us despite our small budget and VA loan. He is very easy to talk to and the whole home buying process was handled electronically which I loved the most." (9/6/2016)
"Mr.Swanson really did help me with the biggest goal of my life thus far! He was extremely prompt after I requested the information for land online. I flew from out of the country and he received me well and with a great deal of options. He was very tentative, professional and sincere. Highly recommended!" (9/5/2016)
"Glenn helped me find the perfect land in HPP. I was originally looking at land in Hawaiian Acres and Orchidland. With Glenn's advice I researched Hawaiian Paradise Park and found several lots to look at. Again, his advice of looking at lots in the drier area proved to be the right call and I closed on a killer lot down on 1st! Bottom line is Glenn knows the area like no one else. He was willing to bushwack alongside me through some tricky vegetation and was always working hard to present my offers to sellers. Call Glenn if you want to work with someone who you can trust, who truly loves their job and knows the area!" (6/18/2016)
"Glenn was friendly, knowledgeable and helped us to find a home that met our financial needs and our personal goals. We would recommend him to our friends." (5/12/2016)
"Aloha, Let me say a little about Glenn, I got lucky. This guy was on the ball. He was quick to follow up on a request for information regarding a certain piece of land I was interested in. He called me immediately and we talked story. Although the land was a small parcel close to my home and not at all expensive, meaning he would only get a small slice of the pie for his efforts, he made me feel like I was his number one and only customer and I was buying a high dollar mansion. I made a lower, reasonable offer to the owners, Glenn followed through and on the first try they accepted. The rest was easy, very easy. Now, I got the land in my name just 30 days or so later. It's easy to see why Mr. Glenn Swanson is a Top Seller. If you're buying, Mr. Swanson is the 'go to guy', Mahalo Glenn, You're the best." (4/4/2016)
"Glenn contacted me after he saw my ad on Craigslist. He brought me a full offer in one day. Then he cleared and sold another property for me!! Knows the area and work hard dawn to night” (5/2/2014)
"I recently purchased a house in the Hilo, Hi. area while living in North Carolina. Glenn made this long distance transaction seamless. There were several situations that occurred during the closing and he went over and beyond the call of duty to insure these issues were taken care of. Glenn used his own personal time and finances to right the property I was trying to buy. Because of his willingness to do more than what was required of his services, the closing was a total success.” (10/22/13)
"Glenn assisted and met our needs on very short notice. We didn't find the right property while visiting from Oahu and Glenn was able to reach above expectations. Among digital signing Glenn is up to date on making quick bids and contracts. Glenn knows most people in the industry and has the right contacts to get the job done. I recommend Glenn as a real estate agent any time I need anything done on the Big Island.” (10/21/13)
"This man was willing to drive up to look at a piece of property for me and when he realized he could not drive to it he went back another day to hike in to take pictures to send to me. Even had to deal with deadly wild boar in the pursuit of some pictures. I'd say that's going above and beyond the call. Thanks Glenn.” (10/19/13)