Meet Mike And Marianne 

The sale and purchase of real estate can be among the most important events of your life both financially and emotionally. Given this, it’s important that you seek the assistance of real estate professionals with the experience, knowledge and passion to represent your best interests... professionals with whom you’ll entrust your future dreams. 

We can assist you by providing a unique combination of sales and marketing experience, proven negotiation skills and local market knowledge. We're in the business of making your Maui dreams become a reality. Together we can... Make It Maui! 

As native New Yorkers, we have come to learn the value of perseverance and goal setting. During our first visit to Maui 20 years ago, we immediately recognized that our hearts and spirits belong to the Island. It was then that we began our plan to ultimately live on the Valley Isle. On becoming "Empty Nesters," we decided the time was right to live the goal and, along with our dog, Casey, we made the big move to Maui in 2003. And we’ve never been happier! 

As your real estate representatives, we can provide you with proven expertise and the unparalleled experience you deserve. Prior to coming to Maui, Mike was associated for over 25 years with Grey Worldwide, one of the world's largest advertising and marketing organizations. As a Client Service and New Business Director and Area Director for Latin America, he repeatedly learned the importance of market research, the development of a unique positioning/strategy, executing a comprehensive marketing plan and the art of negotiation... skills well adapted to providing you with the tools necessary to make your Maui dreams come true.
 

Latest News 

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MIKE GAERTNER, R(B), NAMED TO COLDWELL BANKER® INTERNATIONAL STERLING SOCIETY 

Lahaina, HI 4/11/08 – Mike Gaertner, R(B) of Kahana, Maui and a with Coldwell Banker Island Properties West Maui Strategic Development Group, has been honored as a member of the company’s International Sterling Society. The distinguished membership is awarded to the top 11 percent of the more than 116,800 sales associates worldwide in the Coldwell Banker® system. 

This distinguished honor was announced at the Coldwell Banker International Business Conference, held February 21 – 23, 2008 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The annual event brought thousands of Coldwell Banker sales associates, brokers, managers and employees together for an intensive professional development program and awards ceremony. The conference’s keynote speakers were Bob Woodruff (co-anchor for ABC’s World News Tonight) and his wife, Lee Woodruff. The couple recently released “In an Instant: A Family’s Journey of Love, Courage, and Healing,” a memoir about Bob’s recovery after being seriously injured by a roadside bomb while reporting near Taji, Iraq. 

“Mike epitomizes everything that the International Sterling Society represents,” says Jim Gillespie, president and chief executive officer of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. “Through determination and an intimate understanding of Maui, he represents the very best of Coldwell Banker. With Mike continuing to positively impact the real estate industry, Coldwell Banker will remain the realtor or choice for those interested in buying or selling a home.” 

Prior to moving to Maui and joining Coldwell Banker Island Properties, Mike was affiliated for 27 years with Grey Worldwide Inc. in New York, one of the world’s largest diversified marketing and communications companies, as Executive Vice-President for Client Service/New Business Development and Area Director for Latin America with direct responsibility for a staff of over 1,000 employees in 22 offices in 20 countries with $500 million in annual billings. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Realtors Association of Maui serving as Chair of its Public Relations Committee and is Director Emeritus of New Alternatives For Children in New York. 

About Coldwell Banker®
Since 1906, the Coldwell Banker® organization has been a premier provided of full-service real estate. In 2005, Franchise Times magazine’s prestigious Top 200 issue ranked the Coldwell Banker System number one in real estate and number nine among all franchisors. The Coldwell Banker System has more than 4,000 residential and commercial real estate offices and 127,700 Sales Associates in 30 countries and territories. Coldwell Banker Island Properties is the #1 real estate brokerage on Maui and the 12th largest office (in income) nationwide with 6 Maui locations. Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation is a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation (NTSE:H), the world’s largest real estate franchisor. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Each office is independently owned and operated except for offices owned and operated by NRT Incorporated 

Coldwell Banker Island Properties Establishes The West Maui Strategic Development Group To Focus On New Growth Opportunities. Mike Gaertner, R(B), Joins As .  

Kihei, HI (November 20, 2006)– Doug Fitch and Bob Cella, owners of Coldwell Banker Island Properties, today announced the formation of the Company’s new West Maui Strategic Development Group. The new Group is comprised of a team of West Maui’s top real estate producers each of whom has extensive domestic and international marketing and sales experience. Joining the new Group as is Mike Gaertner , R(B), former Sales Manager of Prudential Maui Realtors and Executive Vice President for Client Services and Latin America Area Director for Grey Worldwide in New York, one of the world’s largest advertising and marketing companies.

“Providing our clients with the best in service, knowledge and opportunity, both today and in the future, is at the core of what Coldwell Baker Island Properties is all about.” said Fitch and Cella. “In bringing together this new Team, we’re reinforcing this critical focus by providing current and future clients with outstanding services while leveraging the significant domestic and international experiences of the Group to identify new growth strategies and opportunities.” “And, we’re very pleased that Mike Gaertner, one of West Maui’s top real estate producers and a proven expert in strategic planning, marketing and new business development, has joined us as of this important new effort.” 

Based in West Maui, the Group includes Gaertner, Mary Anne Fitch, Nam Le Viet, Steve Fuller, Ray Chin and Alexandra Schaub. For further information regarding the new West Maui Strategic Development Group and its capabilities, contact Mary Anne Fitch, R(B) at 808-250-1583 or Mike and Gaertner , R(B) at 808-281-7540.  

About Coldwell Banker®
Since 1906, the Coldwell Banker® organization has been a premier provided of full-service real estate. In 2005, Franchise Times magazine’s prestigious Top 200 issue ranked the Coldwell Banker System number one in real estate and number nine among all franchisors. The Coldwell Banker System has more than 4,000 residential and commercial real estate offices and 127,700 Sales Associates in 30 countries and territories. Coldwell Banker Island Properties is the #1 real estate brokerage on Maui and the 12th largest office (in income) nationwide with 6 Maui locations. Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation is a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation (NTSE:H), the world’s largest real estate franchisor. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Each office is independently owned and operated except for offices owned and operated by NRT Incorporated.