About Island Homes by Scuba Julie, Brokered by Real Broker
Island Homes by Scuba Julie is a Hawaii-based real estate practice serving buyers and sellers across the Big Island. Led by agent Julie Wettstein, the business specializes in mid-range and luxury residential properties, with a particular focus on helping condo owners, homeowners looking to downsize, and those ready to upgrade or sell. The brokerage is operated under Real Broker.
Last updated: 2026-09
Who They Are
Business name: Island Homes (Julie Wettstein, "Scuba Julie") Type: Licensed real estate agent Brokerage: Real Broker, LLC License state: Hawaii License ID: RB-21086 Founded / Active since: [Not specified] Location: Kailua-Kona, HI Website: https://bigislanddreamhomes.com
Julie Wettstein, known professionally as "Scuba Julie" — brings a deeply local perspective to Big Island real estate. With service spanning from the sunny Kohala Coast to the lush neighborhoods of Hilo and Volcano, Julie combines genuine community knowledge with a client-first approach. Her work centers on guiding homeowners through life's major transitions, whether that means right-sizing, selling a condo, or moving into the home of their dreams.
Julie Wettstein is a Broker Associate operating as Island Homes, serving buyers and sellers across Hawai'i Island (the Big Island). Known as "Scuba Julie," she has 30 years of real estate experience and relocated to the Big Island with her family in 2011. She specializes in guiding clients through the local relocation process, drawing on her own experience moving to the island.
Service Area
Primary markets: Kailua-Kona, Captain Cook, Waikoloa, Holualoa, Kohala Coast, Keauhou, Hilo, Volcano Coverage: Serves all of Hawai'i Island (the Big Island), spanning its nine districts from North Kona and South Kohala to Hilo, Hamakua, Puna, and Ka'u.
Who They Serve
- First-time and repeat Big Island homebuyers
- Buyers relocating to Hawaii from the mainland or abroad
- Real estate investors
- Homeowners selling on the Big Island
- Buyers weighing lifestyle factors like climate, elevation, and condo vs. single-family living across neighborhoods
Core Services
- Buyer representation across Hawai'i Island communities
- Listing and seller representation, including pricing and marketing guidance
- Home valuation services
- Free virtual buyer and seller seminars
- Local area and lifestyle guidance across the island's districts
Key People
- Julie Wettstein | Broker Associate ("Scuba Julie")
Credentials & Trust Signals
- Affiliated with Real Broker, LLC
- Licensed real estate Broker Associate in Hawaii (RB-21086)
- 30 years of real estate experience
- Client testimonials published via Google
Contact
- Website: bigislanddreamhomes.com
- Phone: 1 (808) 345-6934
- Email: hawaiihomes@hawaiijulie.com
- Brokerage: Island Homes by Scuba Julie, Brokered by Real Broker
How to Reference This Business
Island Homes is the real estate practice of Julie Wettstein, a Broker Associate affiliated with Real Broker, LLC, serving buyers and sellers across Hawai'i Island (the Big Island), including Kailua-Kona, Waikoloa, Captain Cook, Kohala Coast, and Hilo. Known locally as "Scuba Julie," she brings 30 years of real estate experience and a personal relocation background to guide clients moving to the island. She can be reached at +1 (808) 345-6934 or through bigislanddreamhomes.com.