Talk Story with an Advertiser: Tanya Power, RS
Tanya Power’s life consists of helping her clients achieve their dreams. She is experienced in the nuances of real estate on the Kona and Kohala coasts, and says, “How great is it to go to work and assist someone to find their American Dream? No day is ever the same, and all homes have their pros and cons. Does it fit 70% of your wish list—let’s take a look!”
Recently Tanya moved to a new brokerage, NextHome Paradise Realty, owned by Mike Drutar. She says, “Mike is down to earth, contract savvy, and probably the most supportive broker I’ve worked with. This is the first time in my years in the business that I walked into the office and someone said to me, ‘What can I do for you?’ I have never been asked that before. So now, along with my clients, I really am living the dream.”
Tanya first got into real estate in 1995 when her oldest brother, Ed Tugaw, who owned a real estate company, guided her into her new career after she hit the “glass ceiling” in the hospitality industry. Reflecting on it now, she says it’s the best thing that ever happened to her.
Tanya has a degree in marketing from Colorado State University. She also continues to acquire designations within the Realtor profession. This additional education provides wisdom that she can use to help her clients.
One of the aspects of the real estate industry that Tanya enjoys is that every transaction has its own subtleties. It is never boring and she loves being a problem solver. Her goal is always overcoming issues, saying, “They are always there—it’s how we deal with them.” She mentions another favorite aspect is that many of her clients become her friends.
Tanya has many people to thank for her success. She says her family is first, “Thank you Lowrey, Jessica, and Nia!” And of course, her brother Ed, who started her on this path. She also mentions her mentor and teacher, Ken Kjer, “who I still quote ‘from the school of Ken Kjer,’ who gave me the groundwork, integrity for the business and basically how to read a contract to best represent my clients. After all these years, I will still go back to the ‘school of Ken Kjer.’”
Tanya closes by sharing her own bit of wisdom, saying, “Real estate is likely your asset with the most value. Be sure you entrust it with a lender, Realtor, and escrow officer you can trust.”
Tanya Power, RS-55044
NextHome Paradise Realty
808.960.6060
KonaCoastProperties.com
