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"Sharing the lifestyle of paradise."
Michael R. Schmidt grew up in southern California, where his father was a developer and broker. After several years as a microcomputer systems consultant for companies like IBM and Apple, Michael abandoned his microcomputer career for a lifestyle in paradise. His passion for extreme ocean sports brought Michael to Kauai in 1985, and he has been sharing his love for the island through his real estate career ever since.
Michael's attention to detail, experience, and integrity consistently make Bali Hai Kauai's leading real estate firm. In addition to assisting the firm's agents as Principal Broker, Michael is a top producer. In 2007 and 2010, Michael was ranked as one of the Top 100 Realtors in Hawaii and admitted to the Top 20 Club by the Kauai Board of Realtors in 2011.
Michael's family, including his wife, Maxima, and his sons, Matthew and Luke, are very active with St. William Church in Hanalei and community services. Maxima loves photography, and Matthew and Luke are involved in baseball and soccer, while Michael surfs, windsurfs, and kitesurfs whenever he has the chance, along with coaching baseball.
Michael's been an agent with Bali Hai since 1994, became Principal Broker in 1997, and has a B.A. in Business/Information Systems from San Diego State University.
Client Testimonials:
"What do you want in a Realtor? How about: Accurate and timely information; 100% follow through; thorough market knowledge; a friendly face, tireless negotiator and absolute assurance the deal is “square” with all parties. I have found all of the above only 1 time in my 30+ real estate transactions - in a broker named Michael Schmidt. Look No Further - you found what you need."
Joseph B. - Lafayette, California
"As an attorney who’s owned and run real estate-related businesses in the US and Europe, I've had plenty of occasion to work with brokers. Michael Schmidt earned my trust, and that of my wife - immediately, with his combination of integrity, market knowledge, responsiveness, and cheerfulness. He’s without question the best broker I’ve ever come across."
Eric L. - Warrenton, Virginia
I have been doing business with John Ferry and Michael Schmidt at Bali Hai Realty for over 20 years. In the 1980s John found our family property on the North Shore of Kauai and just recently Michael and John assisted us in a new acquisition in Haena. Michael's intimate knowledge of Haena and Hanalei was of tremendous value in our latest purchase. They know the island and the market. They are honest, hardworking professionals. I strongly recommend them to anyone who is considering real estate on Kauai. They work with Aloha and understand the island of Kauai.
David A. - Malibu, California
It's been an exciting couple of months. And never have we been so pleased with our Real Estate agents.
This latest deal tops all of our previous by a wide margin. As you know, I sold R. E. for a few years in Virginia quite some time ago. Candi and I, together or separately, have owned Real Estate in Texas, California, Virginia (2 places), Colorado (6 places), and Hawaii (now 5 places). In all our dealings we have never had such competent, caring, knowledgeable and just plain able, agents. You have solved every difficult problem, and there have been quite a few, with quiet, smooth thought and action. There were many times I thought we were shot down and you guys just smiled and moved through it as if it were nothing more than an everyday occurrence. I never thought to see a "Principal Broker" with a shovel in hand when he couldn't get a laborer quickly enough. I never though to see an agent just come walking in the door, with coffee for all, to help wrap and pack, not once, but a number of times.
We have used Bali Hai Realty for 30 years. You set a standard that's unbeatable. "God Love Ya", I hope this is the last time we sell or buy, if it isn't, you know where we'll come.
Tom and Candi L. - Hanalei, Kauai
In 2003, Realtor Michael Schmidt helped me buy raw land on the North Shore of Kaua’i.
The physical driveway to the land crosses over my neighbor’s property. During Escrow, Michael insisted that the driveway be recorded with the County as a Legal Easement to guarantee access and utilities. Michael said, “in the future, should the relationship with your neighbors become bad, they could cut-off your access to your property for the fact that your ‘driveway’ crosses over their land.” 16 years later, I am so fortunate to have worked with a professional, like Michael Schmidt. Although the neighbor-owner has changed 5 times over these 16 years, the current one would like to cut-off my access across his property. Thanks to Michael’s professionalism, expertise and foresight, my ‘driveway’ is a legal easement, guaranteeing my access forever, regardless of the relationship I have with my neighbor. Michael is a very knowledgeable Broker, a super likable gentleman and cool to work with.
Jay H. Taylor, Kauai Resident since 2002
