• Hawaii resident since 1972, licensed in Hawaii since 1985
• 1998 President – Kona Board of Realtors;1997 V.P. – Hawaii Assoc. of Realtors®
• Represented Wal-Mart, world’s largest corp., in purchase of Kona store site.
• Represented US Dept. of Agriculture on Big Island property
• Millions listed/and millions SOLD!
• Specializing in development properties, resort residential, and investment/commercial properties
• Hawaii Certified Paralegal since 1996
• Court Approved expert witness for real estate litigation
• Planning Consultant for developments/subdivisions (Orchard, Residential, Resort, Hotel)

May 22, 2012 Kailua-Kona – Stathie John Prattas (R) PB, with West Hawaii Association of REALTORS® has been awarded the Resort and Second Home Specialist (RSPS) Certification. The RSPS Certification is a nationally-recognized certification awarded by the National Association of REALTORS® to real estate professionals who wish to demonstrate and promote – to consumers and their peers alike – their expertise in the resort and second home specialty. Mr. Prattas joins more than 1,500 real estate professionals who have earned the RSPS certification.  REALTORS® who receive the RSPS certification have successfully completed the Resort & Second Home Markets Course along with another designation or additional advanced courses in the field of resort and second home real estate.  He now joins other real estate professionals who specialize in buying, selling, or managing second homes in a resort, recreational, and/or vacation destination and properties for investment, development, or retirement. “The RSPS certification program offers one of the most powerful networking opportunities,” said George Harvey, 2012 chair of the NAR Resort & Second-Home Committee and an RSPS. “You will connect with agents across the country and share your local knowledge to attain referrals.  In the process you will educate yourself above your competitors by attaining insight of other second home and resort areas in the United States and abroad.  You can connect through the many social media sites or in person at the Resort and Second Home Symposium- the premier education and networking event for this group.” REALTORSÒ or consumers interested in learning more about the program may log on to www.Realtor.org/Resort or contact NAR Resort Specialties at 800/874-6500, Ext. 8393.

• 7-16-10  “The National Association of Realtors®Green REsource Councilis pleased to announce that Stathie John Prattas (R), Owner/Principal Broker, Coast Properties Ltd, a full service real estate company based in Kailua-Kona, has just earned their newest designation “Green”, specializing  in Commercial buildings, for both new and existing developments.
• As a  certified “Green Broker”, Mr. Prattas is now available to counsel clients on sustainable strategies, design elements, and operations management to reduce a project’s  “Carbon Footprint” by lowering energy costs (reducing dependence on fossil fuels which lowers greenhouse gases and pollution), improving Indoor Air & Environmental Quality (IAQ & IEQ) for optimum occupant and customer satisfaction, as well as striving to be an integral part of the  sustainability and environmental quality of the community where the project resides. Whether for homes, projects, or tenant improvements of existing spaces or new construction, counseling should be obtained to determine what is available for  properties in regards to Energy Star® ratings,  LEED® Certification, and many other methods for sustainability.

For more information about how to go “Green” with your new or existing home or development, please contact Mr. Prattas for an appointment today.”