A licensed Realtor in Hawaii for over twenty-five years, Stacy Disney couples her extensive knowledge with a network of local experts to ensure a smooth transaction for both buyers and sellers. Persistent in tracking down just the right piece of property for her loyal buyers, she is well-versed in North Hawaii’s luxury estates, farms, condominiums, and commercial properties. If you’re looking for a home with that special something – say a “green” building, an off-grid home, or a stunning oceanfront property – Stacy pulls out all the stops to find just what her buyers need. A longtime resident of Hawaii, Stacy offers an insider’s view of the Big Island and is equally at home working through a complex escrow or discussing the finer points of North Hawaii living. On her rare days off Stacy swims, dances, or hikes Hawaii’s hills and rugged coastlines, and sometimes plays tourist at one the island’s famous Kohala resorts with her family.

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When a house for sale looks good outside, buyers are more likely to want to come inside, says Barb Schwarz, founder of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals. Here are some of Schwarz’s suggestions for tidying up the yard: Make it neat and clutter-free. Get rid of children’s toys and limit the number of hanging flower baskets and yard art. “It’s far better to have fewer bigger pots than the clutter of smaller hanging post,” Schwarz says. “They just weigh down the house.” Mow, weed, and edge. “If the yard doesn’t look well-manicured, then feel the home hasn’t been well maintained,” Schwarz says. Trim the greenery. Trim trees from the bottom so they create a canopy but don’t block the view. Trim foundation plantings from the top, so they don’t impede views of the windows. Add color. If there’s no color in the yard, plant something like brightly blooming impatiens along the walkway. In winter, place...

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