About Us
Invest In Tonga is owned and operated by Pita Falefo’ou and his lovely wife Fo’ou. This business was started when Mr. Falefo’ou went over to his next door neighbor, Trevor Jefferson’s house and had a short conversation with him that went something like this:
Mr. Falefo’ou: Hello Mr. Jefferson, my name is Pita and I’m your next door neighbor. Is it true that you used to sell real estate in America?
Mr. Jefferson: Hello Pita, my name is Trevor and yes that is true. I sold real estate for approximately 6 years in America before coming to Tonga with my wife and children. Why do you ask?
Mr. Falefo’ou: Is it also true that you’ve been helping Tongans understand the lease laws and helping them ask fair prices for their real estate, rather then just letting palangi’s get their property cheaply?
Mr. Jefferson: Yes that is true too Pita. For most Tongans, their land is all they have with real value and for them to let it go to cheaply will create problems in the future for them and the leasee and for them to ask outrageously high prices will do the same as they will never receive the funds they need for a better quality of life. Therefore I try to help them any way I can.
Mr. Falefo’ou: Trevor, my family and I have some property that we would like to lease and I know many, many Tongans who would also like to lease their land but want to work with a Tongan and someone that they trust and respect. I want to start a real estate company, but I don’t know anything about the internet and my English isn’t that good. I have heard a lot of good things about you and believe you are a good man and I would like you to help me, if you want to, although I cannot pay you anything.
Mr. Jefferson: I’d love to Pita! I’m a bit of a hermit and like to just stay at home with my wife and children and write books, however I would love to do something to help the Tongan people and something that will be fun too. I can easily have a website created for the company by a contact of mine overseas and speak with any interested clients you want me to.
Mr. Falefo’ou: Thanks Trevor, that would be great. I have a wonderful group of Tongans that will help us, such as field agents to find properties, a translator to help with clients and land holders alike, a retired attorney who will work for us pro bono and answer any questions we have in the future, and the top attorney in Vava’u to help with all contracts and documents.
Mr. Jefferson: That sounds great Pita. I also have a great friend from the states who is planning to relocate here to Vava’u shortly. She is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Missouri and will be a great addition to your company and can help in a lot of areas.
Mr. Falefo’ou: This is fantastic Trevor. Thank you for helping our company as a volunteer. Now, do you want to come over for some dinner and a little kava?
Mr. Jefferson: Sounds great Pita!
Needless to say, Mr. Falefo’ou and Mr. Jefferson became fast friends and today they are still working together as friends, striving to not only help Tongan land owners receive fair prices for their stunning South Pacific island real estate, but also to help clients from all over the world relocate to this beautiful Kingdom, acquire their residency visas without hassle and lease some of the most beautiful island real estate on this planet for a price that they can truly be happy with.
To learn more about some of those who help make this company the great business that it is, and to get a more personal glimpse into the lives of these folks, please read below:
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Pita Falefo’ou was born and raised in Vava’u, Tonga. He is a Tongan kava farmer, video rental store owner and the President of Invest In Tonga, Inc. Pita is married to his lovely wife, Fo’ou and has four beautiful children, one adorable dog and a whole bunch of cute pigs. Pita’s goals in life are to be the best husband, father and Christian he can be and to see Invest In Tonga be a blessing to all. Pita Falefo'ou: President & Founder of Invest In Tonga, Inc. |
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Fo’ou Falefo’ou was born and raised in Vava’u, Tonga. She operates the WP’S Video rental store from her Vaipua home and works as a secretary for Invest In Tonga, Inc. Fo’ou is married to Pita Falefo’ou and has four beautiful children: Patrick, William, Sosaia, and Fe’ofa’aki. Fo’ou is a devout member of the Neiafu Wesleyan Church and also is a member of the church choir. She is a blessing to all who meet her! Fo'ou Falefo'ou: Vice President of Invest In Tonga, Inc. |
EMPLOYEES & VOLUNTEERS
Trevor Jefferson :
Volunteer Realty Consultant & Co-Founder
Trevor Jefferson was born in Canada and raised in the USA. He is a former US real estate broker who now writes Christian and travel e-Books.
Trevor is married to his lovely wife Hilary and has five beautiful children, three friendly dogs, one guard dog and one crazy cat.
Trevor is a Biblical Christian minister who enjoys spending time with his family, playing with his dogs and doing his best to improve the lives of the Tongans who ask for his help.
Ana Lolesio :
Translator & Public Relations Representative
Ana was born and raised in Vava’u, Tonga. She is a Tongan language instructor and has a contract with the University of the South Pacific.
Ana is married to Vava’u realty field agent, Tongan rugby player and independent contractor Lafaele Lolesio and is an amazing woman and great addition to this company!
Ana enjoys teaching foreigners the Tongan language, bike riding, walking and spending time with her wonderful family.
Lafaele Lolesio :
Realty Field Agent
Lafaele Lolesio was born in Vava’u, Tonga and works as a contractor as well as playing on the traveling Vava’u rugby team which competes both locally and overseas.
Lafaele is married to Invest In Tonga translator Ana Lolesio and is an extremely happy fellow with a strong work ethic and character.
Lafaele enjoys doing all sorts of construction work, playing rugby, meeting and helping new people and spending time with his lovely wife Ana.
Tafunga ’Eliesa :
Realty Field Agent
Tafunga ‘Eliesa was born in Vava’u, Tonga and previously served as manager at the local Ace Hardware.
Tafunga is an energetic and friendly fellow who has a strong work ethic, infectious personality and strong character.
Tafunga is our top real estate agent and a man with not only a great reputation and a great deal of contacts, but a man who truly knows how to get the job done right the first time around.
Nancy Parisi :
Volunteer Real Estate Consultant
Nancy Parisi, was born and raised in Illinois, USA. She is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Missouri and is a current resident of Neiafu, Vava’u.
Nancy has four beautiful children: Kerry, Kevin, Timothy and Nicole.
Nancy is a devout Biblical Christian who enjoys cooking for large crowds, raising all sorts of animals, gardening and spending time with friends and family alike.
Siale Faletau :
Volunteer Legal Consultant
Siale Faletau was born and raised in Vava’u, Tonga and is a retired Tongan attorney who now works as the legal consul for the Free Wesleyan church of Tonga.
Siale is a man of great character, values and ethics and has earned a high level of respect throughout the Tongan community.
Invest In Tonga is pleased to have Siale as a volunteer legal consultant and has been amazed at his generosity, understanding of the law of Tonga and attention to detail.
Sione Toimoana Taufaeteau :
Attorney
Sione Toimoana Taufaesau was born and raised in Vava’u, Tonga and is the only attorney in all of Vava’u recommended by the United States Department of State.
Sione Taufaeseau is a man of exceptional character, ethics and knowledge and the finest attorney in all of Vava’u.
Invest in Tonga is pleased to be working with Sione and we give our highest recommendation to him! Anyone in need of legal advice or help while in Vava’u would be wise to contact Sione Toimoana Taufaeseau immediately.
