Client Reviews
Michael Dean
We cannot say enough good things about our experience working with Lex Ferguson and his Life on Oahu team. In 30+ years of real estate transactions, I can honestly say I don’t believe I’ve ever had a real estate agent where I felt like he/she earned every penny of their commission—UNTIL NOW!!
Lex went above and beyond every single day helping our family find a perfect home for our needs. His knowledge of Oahu and all of the neighborhoods around Honolulu is second to none! If you haven’t seen his vlogs on YouTube, you need to check them out to get a little taste of his personality. He’s professional, kind, intelligent, very funny, and super knowledgeable. He has connections with any contractor you may ever need, but he’s also tied in with the best restaurants/bars,/coffee shops, etc.
And more importantly, my family feels like we have a good friend in the neighborhood now.
His home sale with us is finished, but he continues to work with us to facilitate things we need to make our home the best for our needs.
Lex— Thank you for being the very best! We are super grateful for all the help you provided on our journey in becoming a Hawai’i homeowner.
Sincerely,
The Dean Family
Hon Tran
Highly recommend Lex as our Real Estate Agent. We trusted Lex completely from beginning to end of our Hawaii condo buying process with him helping us to make all the right decisions. Lex is very knowledgeable, competent, present and prompt. He was always there to help us make good decisions.
steve466p
My experience with Lex was, extraordinary and excellent. I met Lex , I told him , I had not had any luck finding a place with any of the prior realtors I had engaged with over 7 years. I told him I wanted to find a surf shack on the ocean with reef protection, and hopefully good surf out front . One of the first things he told me was , “we will find you a house”, and he said it with 100 percent conviction. In my head , I was “well I doubt it but let’s see”. We worked together for many months. Every single day , of every single week, of every single month, Lex was on it . Quickly , my confidence grew. I quickly believed , if there was to be a house , Lex indeed , was the guy who would find it. He did not sit around waiting for listings, he did mailings, and knocked on doors , and used other creative methods in pursuit , not just for some commission, but in an all out effort to get the perfect property for me. Well, today, we closed on the house he found. Was it on the 4-10k square ft lot I expected ? No, it was on almost 3/4 of an acre. Was it a surf shack? Yes, but surf shacks, prural. Two epic small homes sitting on a private , beautifully landscaped, ocean from spot. Additionally , it faces multiple world class surf breaks right out in front of the property.
Finding the property was a good portion of the battle, but then he had to contend with a crazy, delicate, situation. The seller and his family were great people and also , for good reason, in many ways did not want to let go of the property. They owned it for 25 years , and it was and is a rare gem. The escrow was ultimately agreed to be 100 days . And it closed a bit ahead of schedule . However , the 21/2 months or so , it did persist , were complex ,with lots of emotions , family office involvement, grown kids , and on and on. Multiple parties with lots of needs and desires , often conflicting needs and desires , which required a high level of skill to navigate .Without Lex, this never would have happened . He handled all parties exquisitely, and any time I thought I knew better, he was correct .
Additionally, he never once encouraged me to consider houses that would not suit me. He also, never suggested , I over offer on a place , simply to make a sale.
He is on top of his game from a-z, he was engaged and looking from start to finish. He never bs’d me . He is a straight shooter , a young father and a family man, a man of his word, and never he lost confidence and worked tirelessly to deliver. And he substantially over delivered, by a long shot . Forever greatful to Lex for his hard work and always a professional. And as if all that was not enough, he is just a great guy.
Jacalyn Shirley
I have worked with many, many realtors and Lex is hands down the best. He is organized, knowledgeable, responsive, quick, solution-oriented, creative, and THE person you want on your side representing you in a transaction. He will always make time, is so personable and relatable, and takes time to listen to what his clients want and need.
Aaron Bito
Lex is AMAZING. I don't think I've ever met someone who is so instantly relatable yet so informed about the nuances of Hawaii real estate and so ready to take action for you. The way he was able to articulate exactly what I was looking for before we even finished our first meeting was beyond impressive to say the least. Lex is the definition of the realtor that will not rest until he knows you have had the best possible experience with him. I'm so glad I get to call him a friend now and I look forward to working with him on my next investment.
Clement Tseung
As others have mentioned, Lex is a highly professional, knowledgeable, and responsive realtor. I was looking at apartments in Ward Village for potential investment and he knew it back to front and was able to provide informed advice and recommendations. If you are looking for a home or an investment property in Hawaii and want an expert to guide you, I would recommend Lex without reservation.
Christopher Gooch
Hands down the best agent I've ever met. Professional and fun. All around pleasure to work with
Chris Case
As a realtor myself in Houston, I send Lex all my referrals, and he is without a doubt the best realtor in Honolulu. Dude is an absolute hammer.
Ryan Lee
Great local knowledge with charisma and class couldn’t ask for a better realtor. Alexander Ferguson is second to none in my book
Connor Palmisano
Lex was instrumental in our real estate sale. Very easy and smooth. I would recommend to any of my clients. Thanks again!!
Renee Labbe
I have bought & sold many properties in many locations, & Lex has been the best Agent ever! He asks the questions to pinpoint the Buyers needs, & goes the extra mile to fulfill. Lex is very knowledgeable about the market & directs clients in the most preferred direction. He absolutely has the client’s interest on top. I highly recommend Lex for all your real Estate needs.
Ujj Nath
Most amazing and thoughtful Real Estate Agent. He goes over and above and is very thoughtful and helpful. Highly recommended!
Evan Melchior
Nobody does it better than Lex! Can’t thank him enough for making my move from the mainland as easy as possible. Always super responsive and helpful. Thank you for finding my dream condo Lex!
emelchiorbusiness
I can’t thank Lex enough for all that he’s done in my process of finding my dream place in Hawaii! Coming from the mainland I was worried about facing many obstacles that Lex navigated right around. Lex has always been extremely responsive, helpful, and willing to do whatever it takes to make sure the buying process went smoothly for me. Thank you Lex ????
Shea Ingram
Lex has been the best agent imaginable. We purchased our condo sight unseen. He provided in-depth virtual tools with expert commentary to make our decision-making process as easy as possible. Lex assisted through every stage of the deal, from initial offer to closing, and was always quick to intercede when we needed assistance. He went well beyond the call of duty, even helping us with personal matters along the way. Can't recommend Lex any higher as a real estate agent!
sheaingram2
Lex has been the best agent imaginable. We purchased our condo sight unseen. He provided in-depth virtual tools with expert commentary to make our decision-making process as easy as possible. Lex assisted through every stage of the deal, from initial offer to closing, and was always quick to intercede when we needed assistance. He went well beyond the call of duty, even helping us with personal matters along the way. Can't recommend Lex any higher as a real estate agent!
zuser20150311161529561
Lex is an amazing real estate agent who goes above and beyond to help his client. He showed us the property on a video call and answered all our questions with great integrity. He found us a nice inspector for inspection of the property and got everything fixed that was mentioned in the inspection report. He is an honest and a hard working agent. Delivers work on time. We highly recommend Lex.
nil ozergene
Our agent Lex was truly exceptional. We were planning a visit to Honolulu and check out several available properties and prices mainly around Kailua or Waimanalo areas as first-time buyers. We were referred to a couple of agents by our neighbors here and but, we also came across Lex's listings from his agency and put our name to receive regular emails of all listings. He always had interesting-looking properties to list worth looking into. Not the usual or ordinary stuff. When we arrived in Honolulu we called the agents but, when we met Lex, we decided to reserve our time with him. We were impressed with his level of knowledge and the amount of data that he had about the market and his energy level and willingness to take us to all the possible places for us to see and compare. His responsiveness was incredible. Throughout our stay (10 days only) he was always available and had great ideas and places for us to see and explore. We really appreciated how Lex went above and beyond to help us during every stage of the process: He every day picked us up to see great matches for what we were looking for. His promptness, knowledge of the market, strategic mindset, kindness, fun, and good energy turned our potentially chaotic week into a well-organized purchase process. The amount of effort and time he puts into walking us through the process is unbelievable. From the first day that we met, he spent all his week walking us through the “big picture.” From there on out, he was always available to provide us with the information that we needed. Not only did we feel like we had all the information we need to make viable decisions, but we also felt like we were in good hands. If you are tired of "good enough" houses and services and looking for someone who "does more" and makes you feel like your needs are the first priority, go with him. Obviously, making an informed decision is the most important part of buying a home, especially in Hawaii. But personally, as being “emotionally” invested as well in buying a home, having someone who properly set, managed, and came through with: expectations was such a lifesaver and made us feel so at ease throughout the entire process. On our last day when he took us to see this 1950s Kailua house - located just the right place, we thought we should give our offer. Since we were scheduled to leave that day, Lex handled the rest of the process. Although there were few other serious interests in the property, he was quick to place the offer. The rest of our communication was based on long distance involving both sides. All is good now. And we also asked him to be the property manager since we plan to rent the house until we are ready to move in sometime in the future. But this just speaks to his commitment to making sure we were well taken care of. Thank you so much, Lex.
G B
Lex is fantastic! He's extremely knowledgeable and a great problem solver. He deftly guided us through the twists and turns of buying a rental property. He's intelligent and enthusiastic but not pushy. He has a warm and positive personality while being very professional. He obviously enjoys what he does, and made our experience very pleasant. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone in the market for Hawaiian real estate!
jim yates
Lex Ferguson was very professional yet definitely not the pushy sales type we all know. He always responded in a timely fashion as well. He is very knowledgeable when it came to Hawaii and if I asked something new to him he would get an answer which I had many. I will definitely use Lex again and refer anyone I come across that is looking for an honest and sincere realtor. Thanks again Lex
Chris “ChrisB” B
We couldn’t be any happier with having Lex as our realtor. He went above and beyond our expectations. It was all around a professional and personal experience. Between the house searching and the closing process we felt we were helped every step of the way! Thanks Again Lex!
T.bross@gmail.com tom
Lex has been instrumental in our purchase and move from the mainland to Hawaii. Very knowledgable, helpful, professional and friendly, with a genuine concern with helping find the right place. Also, follow up and continuing to help after the sale. Lex found the right agent to help sell our property, helped secure financing with his referral, and made our move possible, He comes highly recommended, and we cannot thank him enough.
rachelp900
Lex is the best realtor! We moved from the mainland and Lex made this process as stress free as possible. He had our new home ready and waiting for us when we arrived in Hawaii! No matter how busy he was, Lex made my family feel like we were his only clients...Super friendly and very professional. He is Top Notch! I highly recommend.
nrob0413
Lex went above and beyond all of my expectations. My situation could not have been more complicated. I’m was a mainland buyer in the Eastern time zone (six hour time difference!) looking for a property for a family member to occupy. He was extremely knowledgeable about the island and the market and what happened during different economic cycles. I was very nervous especially since I was not present. Lex was always available and had the data to ease my concerns. He followed up on every detail all the way through closing and made the process seamless. I would highly recommend Lex whether you are on the the island or elsewhere.
Joe Daniele
Wow! Hands down the best realtor I have ever worked with. As a developer and property investor myself, I have used many realtors over the years, and Lex operates in another dimension in regards to communication, speed, and work ethic. Cannot say enough good words about this young man. If you are looking to buy or sell anywhere in Hawaii, call Lex!
Ly Chiu
Lex has been very helpful. He’ll go out of his way to find solutions for all challenges that came along the way. I would highly recommend him. I would give him six stars if it was possible.
irene brough
Lex was on top of everything for the entire purchasing process. He was always responsive, even throughout the extremely competitive bidding and purchasing process out here in Hawaii. While realistic, he embraced the things that gave us joy in the home we were looking for and, ultimately, helped us find exactly what we wanted! Thank you Lex and team!
Victorine Merriman
Lex is by far, the best realtor I have ever worked with. His attention to detail and quick response made both escrows flow seamlessly. I highly recommend this young man for your real estate needs.
Thomas Christensen
Lex was a pleasure to work with! He was attentive, professional, and went above and beyond to get me into my dream place. Lex comes HIGHLY recommended to anyone looking for a quality agent.
He spent countless hours combing through listings for me, sacrificed his own time after hours to fit my busy schedule, and even spent extra time investigating the property during the due diligence period to make sure I felt comfortable with my purchase.
Even with all of Lex’s other high profile clients, I felt like a top priority. Thanks for the great experience Lex!
Mai Oseto
Lex is an AMAZING realtor!! He's friendly and so fast to respond when I had any questions. He went out of his way to find us properties to look at. He fought for us when we put in offers. He made our dreams come true and helped us get our new home!! Thank you Lex!!! Couldn't have done this without you!!!
Charles Leake
My wife and I took a chance working with Lex as we had never met him before. It turned out to be a great choice as we found our dream home in Makakilo that we bought site unseen. Lex took care of everything start to finish and made the process stress free despite being 6000 miles and many time zones away. Starting with scouting the locations, taking and sending detailed videos of the various properties, getting estimates for potential renovations to setting us up with our mortgage lender. All done in an extremely short time frame. If you are looking for a home in Hawaii, Lex will go to work for you.
Keil Anderson
Lex was a great guide and advocate for us, as newcomers from the mainland, in navigating the Honolulu RE market, finding a home and closing the deal. He went above and beyond in smoothing out the inevitable hiccups, working closely with the sellers to address our concerns and ensure a smooth transaction. We're very happy Honolulu homeowners!
577kans
Lex was a great guide and advocate for us, as newcomers from the mainland, in navigating the Honolulu RE market, finding a home and closing the deal. He went above and beyond in smoothing out the inevitable hiccups, working closely with the sellers to address our concerns and ensure a smooth transaction. We're very happy Honolulu homeowners!
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Tavonta White
Being a first time home buyer can be an intimidating experience, but Lex made sure the process was seamless and smooth. From the initial phone call over 4000 miles away to the point of finally meeting on island, I felt Lex had my best interests at heart. He went above and beyond to ensure that I was able to close on the home perfect for me. He took the time to drive me around while I was waiting for my car to arrive from the mainland, and to his credit we were able to close on a house under asking price. In today's market that's unheard of. I highly recommended you choose Lex if you want a stress free home buying process.
Michelle Wild
Lex was hands down the best realtor we could have asked for! We came to him with many challenges to overcome which included coordinating a purchase from several time zones away on a short timeline that meets all of our criteria. In the end, even to OUR surprise, he pulled it off! Lex is very responsive, detail oriented and extremely hard working. He made the whole process seamless and we were very satisfied with our purchase. Without hesitation, I would recommend Lex Ferguson to my family and friends.
Cathy Owen
Lex was a pleasure to work with from the very first day we met through the successful closing on our condo. To say he is a "full service agent" just doesn't give him enough credit for what he does to make the selling process go smoothly. He took multiple loads of unwanted items to donation centers, he brought in his stager to assist in making our condo show extremely well, the marketing materials (3D Matterport, Professional Photographs, Drone video and brochure) were very high quality, and his communication throughout the selling process was thorough, honest and frequent. We have bought and sold alot of properties over the past few years and working with Lex was truly the best experience we have had. We would highly recommend Lex to anyone looking for a personable, knowledgeable and hard-working realtor!
user0200539
Lex was a pleasure to work with from the very first day we met through the successful closing on our condo. To say he is a "full service agent" just doesn't give him enough credit for what he does to make the selling process go smoothly. He took multiple loads of unwanted items to donation centers, he brought in his stager to assist in making our condo show extremely well, the marketing materials (3D tour, professional photos, video and brochure) were very high quality, and his communication throughout the selling process was thorough, honest and frequent. We have bought and sold alot of properties over the past few years and working with Lex was truly the best experience we have had. We would highly recommend Lex to anyone looking for a personable, knowledgeable and hard-working realtor!
rimonv
Great person and super friendly. He stayed on top of everything and made the process as smooth as possible. We closed super quick (I was buying). Would absolutely recommend him!
Scochran54
Lex is extremely responsive despite our time difference. He is very knowledgeable and creative in his approach. He provides honest feedback and answers to questions. Highly recommend!!