For nearly four decades, Marilou Lorica has helped buyers and sellers make confident real estate decisions on O'ahu. A REALTOR® and real estate broker with Hawai'i Modern Realty, she has served clients since 1987 and works throughout Honolulu and Windward O'ahu, including Kailua, Kane'ohe, Hawai'i Kai, Kahala, Diamond Head, Kaimuki, Manoa, Waikiki and Makiki.
Marilou combines deep local knowledge with a modern, strategic approach. As a Certified AI Real Estate Professional, she pairs data-driven market insight and technology-enhanced marketing with the judgment, negotiation skills and hands-on service developed over decades in Hawai'i real estate.
She works with first-time and move-up buyers, sellers, military and civilian relocation clients, investors, downsizers, and families navigating trust, estate and probate sales. Her experience includes single-family homes, condominiums and townhomes, luxury and waterfront properties, country estates, and land and undeveloped acreage.
For sellers, Marilou develops a property-specific pricing and marketing strategy and coordinates preparation, staging recommendations, professional photography, drone video, social media and targeted digital marketing. She stays closely involved through inspections, escrow and closing. For buyers, she provides clear guidance through financing, contracts, inspections and disclosures and develops a negotiation strategy designed to protect each client’s interests.
Her professional credentials include ABR® (Accredited Buyer’s Representative), CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert), SRS (Seller Representative Specialist), SFR® (Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource), e-PRO® and the NAR Green Designation. She received the Aloha 'Aina REALTOR® Award in 2021 and a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices National Award in 2024, and has been recognized for residential units and gross commission income in Hawai'i.
Clients describe Marilou as calm under pressure, resourceful, detail-oriented and responsive. A longtime O'ahu resident, she also gives back through environmental and community efforts.
Whether you are buying, selling, relocating, investing, downsizing or simply exploring your options, Marilou provides experienced, personalized guidance from the first conversation through closing and beyond.
Call or text Marilou at (808) 351-2281
