VACANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | EAST HAWAIʻI
Peace of mind for your vacant Big Island home.
When you are away, a small issue can become a costly problem before anyone notices. We provide scheduled property checks, photo updates, vendor access, and practical local support for vacant homes across Hilo and East Hawaiʻi.
Based in Hilo. Call 808-753-6634 or email dan@livingonbigisland.com.
Hilo Based
Local, responsive oversight
Twice Monthly
Routine interior and exterior visits
Photo Updates
Clear reports when concerns arise
Practical Support
Vendor access and repair coordination
WHY IT MATTERS
A vacant home can develop problems quietly.
East Hawaiʻi homes face humidity, heavy rain, pests, power interruptions, fast-growing vegetation, and systems that often need regular attention. A periodic visit cannot eliminate every risk, but it can identify visible concerns sooner and give you a reliable local contact when something needs to be handled.
- Visible leaks, moisture, or storm damage
- Doors, windows, grounds, and signs of unauthorized entry
- Pests, utility issues, or refrigerator and freezer power loss
- Vendor access, repair decisions, and owner-requested errands
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Consistent checks, useful updates, and help when you need it.
The service is intentionally straightforward. We focus on visible property conditions, basic system exercise, communication, and practical coordination.
Routine property visits
Two scheduled visits per month, generally limited to safe and reasonably accessible interior, exterior, and ground-level areas.
Condition monitoring
We look for visible leaks, water intrusion, pest activity, storm damage, utility concerns, and obvious signs of unauthorized entry.
Water and appliance checks
We run faucets, flush toilets, and confirm refrigerator or freezer power when applicable and when access is safely available.
Updates and photographs
You receive a brief visit update, with photographs of significant concerns or changed conditions when practical.
Vendor access and coordination
We can meet vendors, provide access, coordinate approved repairs, and help owners work through practical property decisions.
Emergency and post-storm visits
Additional visits can be requested after a major storm, power event, security concern, or other urgent situation.
STRAIGHTFORWARD PRICING
Simple monthly coverage, with additional help available when needed.
The routine service is priced for owners who need reliable local oversight without a full rental management arrangement. Short-term coverage is available for travel, a delayed move-in, repairs, or the period between closing and occupancy.
Basic $200 monthly service
Includes: Two routine visits per month and brief reporting.
Additional work: $75 per hour, one-hour minimum, for extra visits, vendor meetings, errands, troubleshooting, or approved hands-on tasks.
Emergency or post-storm visit: $75 per visit.
Vendor coordination: Vendor invoices are billed at cost plus a 10% coordination fee.
Hawaiʻi General Excise Tax applies. Final scope and authority are documented in the service agreement.
Need something different? Temporary or customized arrangements may also be available. Contact me to discuss your property and what you need.
HOW IT WORKS
A clear setup and a dependable local contact.
01
Review the property
We discuss the location, vacancy period, utilities, systems, current concerns, access, emergency contacts, and owner priorities.
02
Set up access
You provide working keys, codes, instructions, insurance information, and authorization for the agreed level of repairs or emergency action.
03
Receive ongoing support
We complete scheduled checks, report visible concerns, and coordinate approved next steps so you are not managing everything from a distance.
WHO WE HELP
Designed for owners who need a trusted local presence.
- Seasonal or part-time Hawaiʻi residents
- New owners waiting to relocate or move in
- Homes undergoing repairs or renovations
- Properties between tenants or before listing
- Inherited homes or estates being handled from off island
- Owners traveling for an extended period
East Hawaiʻi knowledge matters.
We understand the practical realities of homes from North Hilo through Hilo and Volcano, including heavy rain, humidity, catchment systems, septic, power interruptions, pests, vegetation, and long travel distances for vendors.
Living on Big Island Realty is locally based in Hilo and brings real estate, property, construction, and owner-management experience to each assignment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Clear expectations from the start.
The service agreement defines the property, visit schedule, access, repair authority, fees, and responsibilities.
Is this a security or house-sitting service?
No. This is a periodic visual-check and owner-support service. It is not 24-hour monitoring, professional security, live-in house sitting, or a professional home inspection.
How often is the property checked?
The standard service includes two routine visits each month. Additional visits can be arranged when requested.
Can you handle repairs?
We can coordinate qualified vendors and can perform limited minor troubleshooting, errands, or hands-on tasks when appropriate. Licensed, permitted, hazardous, or specialized work is referred to the appropriate professional.
What happens after a storm or urgent event?
You may request an emergency or post-storm condition check. If immediate action is reasonably necessary to protect the property and you cannot be reached, the agreement can authorize limited emergency decisions.
Do you also manage occupied rental properties?
Yes, but long-term rental management is a separate service with a different scope, fee structure, and agreement. This page is specifically for vacant-property oversight.
LET’S TALK
Tell us about the property and how long it will be vacant.
We will review the location, timing, property systems, access, and the level of support you need. There is no pressure and no complicated sales process.
Living on Big Island Realty
Dan Tousignant, Principal Broker
1694 Koele Street, Hilo, HI 96720
808-753-6634
dan@livingonbigisland.com