About Me

BORN in Honolulu, Hawaii (Our family has lived in Hawaii for 5 Generations!)

RESIDENT of Maui, Hawaii since 1973

PARENTS are Carol Mae Ansai Ball of Wailuku, Hawaii and Richard Ball of Haiku, Hawaii

MARRIED to Larry Phillips, 2 sons - Austin (2000), Carter (2003)

EDUCATION University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan (B.A. in Mathematics 1988); University of Paris - Sorbonne, Paris, France; Seabury Hall, Makawao, Hawaii; Haiku Elementary School; Pukalani Elementary School; Makawao Elementary School

LICENSED as a Hawaii Real Estate Broker in 2004, Licensed as a Hawaii Real Estate Salesperson in 1986, Licensed as a Hawaii General Building Contractor in 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2001-Present Carol Ball and Associates, Kahului, Hawaii - Realtor; Broker in Charge 2005-Present; Inventory Control Manager for Sandhills Estates at Maui Lani Project 2004-2009

1993-2000 Arisumi Brothers, Inc., Kahului, Hawaii - Estimator and Project Coordinator for various county, state, federal and commercial projects including new building construction, building renovation, and site improvements.

Projects completed include Ma'alaea Harbor Village, Lexus of Maui, and the Lahainaluna 69kv Switching Station.

1988-1993 DNL Construction, Inc., Kahului, Hawaii - Estimator and Project Coordinator for various county, state, federal and commercial projects including new building construction, building renovation, roadway improvements, water systems, drainage systems, and site improvements

REAL ESTATE DESIGINATIONS AND AWARDS

Certified Residential Specialist Designation (CRS); Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) Desigination; Graduate Realtors Institute (GRI) Designation; Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Certification (SFR); Maui Aloha 'Aina Realtor Award Winner 2003

REAL ESTATE EDUCATION

Principals and Practices of Real Estate, Hawaii Real Estate Tax Shelters, Residential Property Management, Disclosure in Hawaii Residential Transactions, Real Estate Law and Ethics (1995-2010), Hot Spots in Real Estate Contracts, Commercial Real Estate Sales and Leasing, 1031 Exchange, Accredited Buyer Representative Course, Innovative Marketing Techniques, Introduction to Commercial Investment Real Estate Analysis, CRS 200 - Business Development for the Residential Specialist, CRS 201 - Listing Strategies for the Residential Specialist, ASHI Standards, CRS 202 - Effective Buyer Sales Strategies, GRI - Contracts, GRI - At Home with Diversity, GRI - Condominiums and Planned Communities, Broker's Pre-Licensing Course, Agency Solutions, Title Report Red Flags, Code of Ethics, CRS 210 - Building an Exceptional Customer Service Referral Business, GRI - Agency, Practical Ethics, and Fair Housing, GRI - Legal Issues, GRI - Pricing, Listing, and Marketing, GRI - Finance, GRI - Business Planning, Hawaii Lands Historical Review, GRI - Residential Tax Rules

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

National Association of Realtors, Hawaii Association of Realtors (Finance Committee 2009-10, Standard Forms Committee 2010), Realtors Association of Maui (MLS Comittee Chair 2010, MLS Committee Member 2003-10, Grievance Committee 2010, Board of Directors 2007-09, Bylaws Committee 2007-09, Treasurer-Elect 2008, Treasurer 2009, Executive Committee 2008-09, Finance and Budget Committee Vice-Chair 2008, Finance and Budget Committee Chair 2009, Investment Policy Taskforce 2009, Policy and Procedures Committee 2008-09, Presidential Scholarship Review Committee 2008-09, Strategic Planning Committee 2008), Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC), Council of Residential Specialists (CRS), Hawaii Aloha Chapter of Certified Residential Specialists, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Seabury Hall Alumni Association, University of Michigan Alumni Association, Maui Lani Community Association Design Review Committee (2005-07), St. Joseph School Board Secretary (2007-08) School Board Member (2007-10) and Volunteer (2005-10), AYSO Assistant Soccer Coach (2006) and Division Coordinator (2007-10), Habitat for Humanity Team Leader 2007, Maui County Board of Variances and Appeals (2007-10)

* Buying a home? I'll take the time to listen to your needs and desires, and find your dream home. Your total satisfaction is my number one priority.

* Selling a home? I will get your home sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. My online and offline marketing programs will give you the edge you need to sell your home. I don't want to just list your home, I want to sell it! Fast!