You were diligent with the customer and with us, and provided market
information when we needed it. You are thorough, reliable, knowledgeable
and cost effective. You reached out to new markets, you kept hammering at
the core market, and in the end, you achieved for us what we entrusted you
to do - sell our condominiums at the best price for buyer and seller.
- Dino Hernandez, Chief Operating Officer, AHI Harbor Limited Trust, LLC
I would like to thank you and your staff for your continuing efforts in selling the condominium units at Harbor Court. Your office has done a superb job.
- Jon Miho, President, Trinity Investment Trust, LLC.
Collectively they are a team that can produce remarkable results ...
- Alton T. Kuioka, Vice Chairman, Bank of Hawaii
When you retain Ernie as the Construction Manager, the Project finishes on time, within budget, and nobody sues anybody.
- Andy Friedlander, Partner, Colliers Monroe Friedlander
You have taken away the frustration from a difficult project. I look forward to the opportunity for our companies to work together again.
- David B. Irwin, Development Manager, Grosvenor International
We are very pleased with the responsibility thoroughness and clarity of the work product ... an outside opinion we respect and will call upon again.
- Randolph G. Moore, CEO, Kaneohe Ranch
I'll hire the old guy ... the guy with the scars from previous battles ... the one who has seen it from both sides of the table ... we need Ernie.
- John Peterson, Asset Manager, Kamehameha Schools
The best part of our association with The Harris Company [on the opening of the Westin Kauai] was their availability ... and willingness to work crazy hours, night shifts and weekends ... I won't say it couldn't have been done without them, but I'm glad we didn't have to try ...
- David E. Kerr, Vice President, Hemmeter Development Corporation
Where millions of dollars are involved and time is of critical essence, it's a godsend to have a consultant work so smoothly with everyone ...
- John Lyles, President, The American Land Company
I want to express our thanks for your contributions and patience towards Gentry Homes ... Your experience and perception was very helpful in our efforts in working through these difficult times. I look forward to a continuing relationship.
- Norm Dyer, President, The Gentry Companies
Our sincerest thanks for your help in working with us ... your experience and broad knowledge of the real estate industry provided valuable credibility ... we look forward to continuing our relationship in the future.
- Robert G. Diffley, President, The Malama Group
Thank you for your recent quarterly report. It's getting better and better each quarter and is used in our decision making.
- Robert L. P. Tong, Executive Vice President, Finance Realty Company, Ltd
You are the best thing in sales and marketing that’s happened to the Gentry Company in 20 years.
- Joe Ramia, Chairman, The Gentry Companies
The Harris Company is very professional. They do what they say they will do. They are honest, very positive, nice people to work with ...
- Ivan L. Ishii, Vice President, Kahala Kua, and EIC Property
They have a firm grasp of the market; where the market is today, where it's going, and what it will bear.
- Kenneth K. Iboshi, President, Oahu Construction Company
We keep a lot of secrets, but we don’t keep any secrets from Ernie.
- Carl Ownby, Vice President, Real Estate Acquisitions, Wal-Mart Stores
That’s an ambitious undertaking, Paula. Well ... if anyone can do it, I know you can.
- Robert E. Cooper, President, W. H. Shipman, Ltd.
The Harris Company has made the project run smoothly and successfully. I feel we've saved money, dealt fairly with all parties and maintained a good working relationship with the Contractor.
- Gaylord Wilcox, President, Hanalei Commercial Center
Your perceptive thoughts and clear expression helped push me to a new level. The resulting show was loaded with design, audio and programming innovations which would not have occurred without your leadership.
- Tom Coffman, President, Multimedia
[Regarding preparation of The Courtyards at Punahou brochure] I think it turned out just about as good as it possibly could and I want to thank you for your patience and contribution every step of the way.
- Thad E. Bond, Project Manager, Haseko Hawaii
The intent of soliciting the services of The Harris Company was to provide an immediate infusion of local experience into a young home building company. They know the players, products, procedures and pitfalls of developing residential projects. They are well known, well respected, innovative, creative and energetic.
- Steve Silla, Vice President, Kemper Real Estate Management
Their discipline, concentration, intelligence and understanding of the real estate market in Hawaii is commendable and will certainly materially assist in the sale of real estate at all price levels and in all sizes of projects. (September 1988)
They’re a couple of my best clients. Too bad they’re so damn good that they don’t need a lawyer. (November 1995)
- Charles W. Key, Esq., Damon, Key, Bocken, Leong & Kupchak
I don’t mean to say that they’re a bargain, but we get an awful lot in return for what we pay them.
- Larry Lum, General Manager, Castle & Cooke Homes of Hawaii
We’re going to make sure we get a lot more tenants for this building, because we like having you around.
- Bob Heberer, Senior Vice President, First Hawaiian Bank
The Harris Company’s quarterly reports are the most accurate source of information for developer product I’ve found. They are accurate and comprehensive and I’ve never had any hesitation in recommending their report as THE source for new housing data.
- Harvey Shapiro, Research Chief, Honolulu Board of realtors
Paula is one of a handful of professionals in Hawaii who really understands project marketing. Her concise reporting and discerning insights have contributed to our success.
- G. Scott McCormack, Vice President, Trinity Investments (Harbor Court Developers)
I am retiring on July 30….hope to see you from time to time…..You are the best!
- Jerry Tune, Former real estate reporter for The Honolulu Advertiser/Star Bulletin
Paula was a tremendous help in formulating a marketing plan and organizing and motivating our sales staff so that The Coconut Grove on Kapalua Bay became a major success. I have always said that you are a class lady!
- Robert McNatt, Vice President/Development & Real Estate, Kapalua Land Company
Thanks so much for participating in the Lorman seminar. Your idea about creating a real-life scenario to illustrate construction issues as they arise really appeared to resonate with the audience. The seminar was a success, due in no small part, to your active participation.
- Ken Kupchak & Anna Oshiro, Partners, Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert
Ernie Harris is a consumate professional who pays for services in savings and dispute resolution. We will hire him again
- Dick Gushman, Trustee, Campbell Estate
Many thanks to The Harris Company on a successful completion of a difficult overseas project.
- Glenn Takeuchi, Group Vice President, Servco Inc.
At the outset, I was concerned about the cost (of retaining The Harris Company) ... as we got into the pricing, contracting, and construction, I knew I had done the right thing, and was pleased with the results
- Al Hostetler, Development Manager, Dolphin Capital Management
