Here’s what Jovanka’s clients say
“We are so pleased that we had Jovanka as our listing agent. She did a super job from start to finish and garnered us 13 offers from which to choose. Her attention to detail and professionalism kept our minds at ease through the entire process. We highly recommend Jovanka for your real estate needs - she’s the BEST!” - Leif Johnson ( Seller)
“Jovanka Ijacic is perhaps one of the most professional, knowledgeable and amazing real estate agents we have ever come across. The whole process was explained to us in detail. She is extremely strategic about the process. I can’t thank her enough for all the hard work she did for our family. I wish we have more people like Jovanka. She is the best!” - Aleksandar Jakovljevic, Senior Vice President, WestPac Wealth Partners (Seller)
"Jovanka Ijacic is the most thoughtful, responsive, and willing to attend to detail realtor with whom I have worked. I have sold 3 properties (2 was Virginia) in the last 2 years so I have experience. She has an exceptional brain and a very compassionate heart." - Dr. Patricia Morrissey (Buyer)
“Jovanka was outstanding for my entire real estate purchase and sale of my investment property. I live on the mainland and don’t know what I would’ve done without her expertise She took time explaining every aspect of the transaction and her tremendous market knowledge helped me immensely purchase my property. Then, when it came down to selling, she did a fantastic job staging my property and her outstanding negotiating skills resulted in a quick sale and an incredible profit for me. I cannot express enough what a great advisor she was and the fantastic job she did in helping me with my purchase and sale. I highly recommend Jovanka!” - Anna D. M. (Seller & Buyer)
“My apartment is sold thanks to the BEST realtor in Hawaii, Jovanka Ijacic. Words cannot express my gratitude for all your hard work, and I couldn't recommend anyone more highly for ANY real estate transaction! This post is only to give credit for the excellent job you do for your clients. I had heard about her reputation for getting multiple offers and getting MORE than her clients were asking, and she did the same for me even though my asking price was higher than the comps in my building. When the sale was completed, my apartment sold for the highest price of any comparable apartment in my building, within a year. I don't think anyone could've done a better job helping me sell my apartment and getting the price I had hoped for. Jovanka is extremely well informed in Hawaii's real estate market, and it was a pleasure doing business with such an intelligent and genuinely caring person." Mahalo Nui Loa!!!” - Michael Greenwood, Former AOAO Board President (Seller)
“Our agent, Jovanka, did an extraordinary staging and photo presentation of our property that led to an almost immediate full price offer. She is exceptionally talented and simply the best! -Gordon and Penelope R. (Sellers)
"Jovanka was professional, knowledgeable and communicated throughout the listing and closing process. Jovanka is exceptional and her marketing ideas were successful. If we had to purchase in Hawaii, best referral Jovanka." - Vasilka M. (Seller)
“I recently listed and sold my condo with Jovanka Ijacic, of Coldwell Banker. I selected Mrs. Ijacic to represent me based on both her reputation and a brief meeting at an open house in our building. Best decision I could have made - she was professional, knew the building, and always followed up on any course of action needed to sell my unit. Having been a Mortgage Banker for 40 plus years, I have dealt with many realtors, and can state that she is the best. If you are looking to list your home, Mrs. Ijacic should be your only consideration.” –Randy Kinst, Former AOAO Board Member (Seller)
“When it came time to sell my existing property, Jovanka directed me in what I needed to do to sell my property for the highest price. Jovanka is highly specialized in her sense of design and staging. The transformation was incredible! Her personal touches and understanding of design made my condo sparkle. With her creative marketing strategies and impressive staging, my condo sold in one week for over asking price!” –Ann Endicott (Seller & Buyer)
"I really appreciate that she superbly prepared and cared for my property and went out of her way for all involved. Needless to say, " the entire experience and the final sale exceeded my expectations." I highly recommend Jovanka to everyone!” –Grace Sherwin, Former AOAO Board President (Seller)
"Our agent Jovanka Ijacic was chosen after a good friend had excellent service using Jovanka and praised her professionalism and work ethic. Jovanka provided exceptional service by staging our unit, and she paid for a professional photo shoot and had sales specification sheets made on the highest quality photography paper that made our unit show at its very best. The unit sold at the first open house for more than asking price. In fact, we had multiple offers. We were so impressed with her energy and love for real estate that we tasked her to find a unit to purchase. We wanted a unit in the Watermark but after looking at numerous units none met our criteria that were on the market. We wanted a high floor and two wall window units and a lanai without the frosted glass. Jovanka diligently searched old data bases of units that met our criteria and had been off market. She found a willing seller and unit with all our goals. We purchased the unit of our dreams. Her ability to realize her client’s goals make her the best agent with whom we have had the pleasure of working.Jovanka kept us informed of every deadline and explained all the unique laws that govern Hawaii real estate that are not known to most clients from out of state. She is the ultimate professional.” –Marcus Ray Davidson (Seller & Buyer)
"Last year we decided to sell our hotel condo one day prior to returning to the mainland. We met with Jovanka Ijacic that day, she suggested a very good price and estimated the time it would take to sell. Jovanka really understands the market, and as it turned out, she was spot on.On that day we also discussed our desire to purchase a residential two-bedroom apartment. Jovanka showed us three units and completely understood what we were looking for. Back on the mainland, Jovanka kept in constant contact showing our hotel pooled unit as often as she could while sending us on the internet information on potential apartments. She also put us in contact with appropriate parties as we wanted to do a 1031 exchange. We purchased an apartment sight unseen (other than the internet) and when we returned to Waikiki we found the apartment exceeded our expectations while in addition, it significantly increased our rental income. Jovanka was also invaluable in making recommendations and helping us in order to rent it. In short, Jovanka is extremely knowledgeable, conscientious in her job, and even more important, pursues it with a passion. If you are looking for an outstanding realtor, look no further than Jovanka.” –John Marston (Seller & Buyer)
“Jovanka’s professionalism, expertise in the neighborhood, sense of timing, marketing savvy, diligence, attention to detail, constant follow-up, and just plain good judgment, helped get us from listing to buyer in just a few days. We are completely satisfied with the service provided by Jovanka. We rate her 6 stars out of 5!”– Neal Williams and John Berger, Attorneys (Sellers)
"I recently listed and sold my condo in Waikiki with Jovanka Ijacic. Jovanka is definitely a five-star real estate agent! I have purchased and sold homes in the past but never have I had the service which she provides. From the very onset, she covers all details (in what could potentially be a complicated and drawn-out process) with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. She is a whiz at staging and has the remarkable ability to know what will photograph well for publication/advertising. I was also consulted as seller to a much greater extent than previously, and grew to appreciate the finer points of real estate contract negotiation. Lastly, and most important of all, results were positive and quick! Within a few days of listing, we received multiple offers on the condo, with the end result HIGHER THAN ASKING PRICE. If you want results without a long, drawn-out process, Jovanka is your go-to agent!” –Mary Gabrielson (Seller)
“I cannot say enough great things about my experience working with Jovanka! I was a little nervous about selling my home in Hawaii while I lived on the mainland, but she managed everything with great care and made it a simple process for me. She worked around our time zone differences and was quick to communicate any changes or progress throughout this entire process. Her keen attention to detail was essential as we planned prior to listing and especially when reviewing offers. She did a thorough walk through of my unit and made recommendations on what to fix while providing referrals to professionals in the area to help with any repairs I could not do myself. I felt confident in her advice and her representation of my unit as she worked with potential buyers and in negotiations. She brought in a fabulous photographer that captured the charm of my unit and her custom staging was above and beyond resulting in multiple offers within the first few days! I would highly recommend Jovanka’s expertise, she is someone who listens, takes action, and gets amazing results!” –Anne McPhee, Former AOAO Board President (Seller)
“Jovanka our realtor sold our property at a high record price!! My husband and I were not able to fly from Seattle to Honolulu to get ready to sell or collect our personal belongings. Jovanka gathered together all the items for us through FaceTime video. She had them ready for our friends who live there to come pick it all up for us. We are so very grateful for all the hard work Jovanka did for us! Plus sell for a high record price!!” –Patty Nitta, Former AOAO Board Member (Seller)
“Our first experience was 40 years ago, when my wife and I fell in love with Hawaii when visiting a high school friend for the first time. As the plane descended through the clouds we looked at each other and said we are going to live here. It was a long visit, several weeks, in the winter of 1988. After exploring the island, we told our hostess friend we wanted to look at properties. Our friend connected us up with a realtor that helped her relocate to Hawaii from the east coast. We looked at fourteen properties and ended up where we started; choosing the same property our friend lived in ! When all was done, we got the keys, and I carried my wife over the threshold of our first home in Hawaii. We spent the next thirty years going back and forth from Hawaii to NJ for my business. Now, forty years later, after knowing every Hawaiian Island, a bit of the local language, the culture, the ‘aina, the aloha.
The plan was to retire in our Hawaiian home. It was almost that time. But life changed, my wife passed on, the world changed, Covid came along and I could not even visit Hawaii for over 2 years. I struggled for three years to decide what to do with our Hawaiian home. I pondered for two weeks and then called, from NJ , Jovanka Ijacic the agent in Hawaii who had just sold a unit in my building, on my floor! Jovanka was now my new realtor that I would have to trust and rely on to navigate what seemed a frightening and daunting experience. I told Jovanka my history, my emotional attachment to the property, my way of life there, my dream; but that I had decided to sell.
I could never have navigated this complex transaction without Jovanka. In an unbelievably short time, Jovanka had transformed my apartment into an upscale ‘pied-a-terre, prepared an amazing professional marketing video, explained to me what I needed to do, put me in touch with proper contacts, all of whom responded immediately. The rest of the process, you are all very familiar with. Everything went smoothly. The closing, on time, on schedule. A win-win for all.
Jovanka is not only an exceptional realtor technically, but an exceptional person, willing to make an equal investment in her client. She was so compassionate, knowing that this was my dream to retire and grow old with my wife in Hawaii. I dreaded selling that dream. Jovanka made the process easier for me, not just with her professional know-how but with kindness and caring. In business, that is exceptional.” –Charles Baum, Former AOAO Board Member (Seller)
"We worked with Jovanka in purchasing our second home on Oahu. As out-of-state buyers, she helped us identify the best area for us, explained local real estate laws and provided guidance every step of the way. We visited the island on a buying trip and she made herself available to us the entire time we were there. She truly made the impossible very possible as we sought to purchase a home in a highly competitive market. We were very fortunate that Jovanka was able to identify an off-market listing in the exact location we had set our hearts on! We made an offer and went into escrow immediately. Jovanka is extremely knowledgeable about the market, housing inventory on the island and was a huge resource for us as we went through the escrow process. She sat down with us to review the contract in its entirety and helped us understand each contingency and provided reminders through the closing process. Jovanka continues to be a resource for us even after closing on our dream property! She was happy to share information on her contacts for home insurance, contractors and other service providers on the island. We cannot recommend Jovanka enough! If you want someone who has a passion for real estate, knowledge of the market, is responsive and very professional, she is absolutely the one!" –Sandra Urosevic (Buyer)
"I highly recommend Jovanka! I am so grateful that Jovanka was my real estate agent as a first-time buyer during the COVID pandemic. This certainly was a stressful process for me and Jovanka provided me with support and guidance along the way. She is an experienced and gifted real estate agent, extremely knowledgeable, an excellent negotiator and passionate about real estate. She is meticulous in her dealings, follow through and ensures that all deadlines are met on time. A true professional." Thank you, Jovanka! –Celine Allouchery (Buyer)
“Life is full of change and uncertainty. What is not certain though is finding altruistic professionals to assist us through these changes - individuals who truly care for their client's well-being. So finding a realtor that goes above and beyond their industry's professional standards by exemplifying our local values encapsulated in the Hawai'ian word Ohana is a true gem and find. My agent is that gem and helped reduce the stresses associated with the selling of my property. From her professional advice to her personal insights, Jovanka Ijacic exceeded my expectations. From Jovanka's initial professional advice of “First impressions are lasting impressions- you do not get a second chance" to her personal involvement of meticulously staging my home as if it were her own were some of the many manifestations of going beyond. Based on Jovanka’s positive professional enthusiasm, her wealth of market experience and her personal advocacy to meet my needs, choosing Jovanka as my agent was the most sound financial and personal choice. Additionally, Jovanka's daily updates, superb showcasing of my property both pictorially and descriptively to her meticulous and informative methods ensured my thorough understanding of the entire process. The net result was an offer and closed sale in under 30 days. Those in the industry can appreciate managing the expectation of a client's desire for a quick sale and closing. For my personal and professional happiness, I’ll choose Jovanka to assist in my future real estate investments. Mahalo Nui Loa Jovanka!” –Thomas A. Garcia (Seller)
“I would like to take this opportunity to give praise to Jovanka Ijacic (RA) Realtor-Associate for Coldwell Banker. By chance I met Jovanka at a meeting she attended representing issues for all property owners in the area. Her dedication to the good of the community was very impressive, and I took the time to get to know her based on her professional approach to real estate sales and development. Jovanka represented my selling property. Her marketing, staging, attention to detail while keeping me totally informed was exceptional. She related her knowledge not only to the sales of my property, but her knowledge of the surrounding community. My property sold in 18 days in a stalled market at a price that was well above my expectations. She handled all the details of the transaction flawlessly which kept me at ease knowing I could trust her judgement. Jovanka knew generally my interests in reinvesting since I gave her very specific parameters. Frankly, I had a very narrow focus. She did an exceptional job showing me properties that met my criteria. She stepped out of the box and began showing me properties that I would never had guessed that I would have had an interest. And guess what? One of those properties was one that totally impressed me. If it weren’t for her intuition, looking between the lines of my thought process, I would have never seen this property, let alone purchase it. And once again the transaction went flawlessly keeping me at ease knowing I could trust her judgement. The transaction was completed to my best satisfaction. The story does not end there. After the “close” Jovanka has kept in touch continuing to share her knowledge in real estate sales and development giving me valued advice in ideas and contacts since this property will be going through a major renovation. With her enthusiasm to the project one would think she was a development partner. What more can I say about such a wonderful person. She was not only my real estate agent; she became my friend.” –Bruce Lenkeit (Seller & Buyer)