Talk Story with an Advertiser: Team Sold

Derinda Thatcher was raised in the Canadian Rockies and loves the mountains. She’s a country girl at heart, and though she loves each island for its unique features, Hawai‘i Island felt like the best fit for her, with its three big mountains, wide open spaces and 11 climate zones. Derinda says, “I moved here in 1990 and I still feel the same today—it was the right choice!”

In addition to Derinda, Team Sold consists of two other smart, innovative, and talented women: Tina Kitchens, home staging and construction expert, and Jessica McCullum, social media/digital marketing expert. Each contributes their strengths, so all their clients benefit from their individual expertise. Derinda alone brings decades of experience as a real estate business professional, with extensive experience in the Hawai‘i Island market.

Team Soldʻs goal is to help buyers and sellers realize their real estate dreams, and to get them started in their next adventure in life. Derinda says, “It is very rewarding to be a part of that every day and we so enjoy what we do.”

Derinda was originally motivated to become a real estate professional during her own personal buying process in 1988. When she made the move to the island two years later, there was no work available in her previously chosen medical field so she decided to embark on a new career in real estate sales.

Derinda shares, “I feel the most important quality to have in this business is high ethical standards. It also takes tenacity and dedication to make it through the rough times in our tropical market, and staying dedicated to the island through the ups and downs is challenging, yet can be rewarding. We’ve had volcanic activity, poor air quality due to vog, expansive growth in our community, and much more. No matter the challenge, the Big Island is home—no matter what.”

Derinda is a “people person” and enjoys helping folks. Because real estate purchases are the usually the biggest purchase a person makes in life, having a professional who is looking out for your best interests can make the process rewarding and financially sound, ensuring their financial future.

Whether it’s a $100,000 condo or a $2,000,000 home, Team Soldʻs clients receive first-class, five-star, VIP treatments. They aim to elevate your experience by lending a helping hand in all aspects of transitioning from one home to another, and they are proud to support their clients.

Derinda Thatcher’s Team Sold
Coldwell Banker—Island Properties
75-1000 Henry St., Kailua-Kona
808.960.3433
TeamSoldHawaii.com