Hawaii Life - Waikoloa

Aloha! My journey in real estate began over two decades ago, in 2001, when I joined a local mortgage brokerage. Under the guidance of a trusted mentor, I mastered every aspect of the business—from loan origination to closure—developing a particular passion for land and construction loans, a focus that continues to drive my work today. In 2009, I took on a new challenge and started a vacation rental cleaning business I operated for eight years. This experience gave me a unique understanding of the local real estate landscape and the specific needs of homeowners, investors, and vacation rental managers. In 2017, I came full circle in my career by earning my real estate sales license, allowing me to blend my mortgage expertise, property management knowledge, and love for the Big Island to help buyers and sellers alike. Having grown up in Waimea, I deeply understand the lifestyle and values that make our island community so unique. I raised my children here, and now, I enjoy watching my grandchildren grow and thrive in this beautiful setting. Outside work, I fully embrace the island lifestyle—paddling outrigger canoes, spending time with family, or simply soaking in the Big Island’s natural beauty. My goal is to help you find more than just a property; I want to help you discover a place you can truly call home in this extraordinary locale.

I was one of the first agents to join Hawaii Life on the Big Island in 2009. After just one conversation with the founders, I knew Iʻd just seen the future of real estate, a future that was customer-oriented rather than agent-oriented. I represent both buyers and sellers of first-class Big Island properties, from the Kohala Coast resorts to upcountry ranches and horse properties. Additionally, I was named Broker-in-Charge in 2015. In 2018 I was asked to become Hawaii Lifeʻs Director of Conservation and Legacy Lands. In this position I lead the firmʻs efforts as a resource for owners and sellers of properties with conservation values state-wide. The goal is to generate awareness for the role that conservation plays in Hawai’i's future and leverage the Hawaii Life platform on behalf of conservation-minded sellers and buyers of real estate. I serve on the State Legacy Land Conservation Commission and as a Board member of Hawaiʻi Land Trust and the Kohala Community Land Trust. I bring a unique skill set to the leadership roles. After receiving a B.A. degree in mathematics from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Ph.D. in Economics from Colorado School of Mines, I spent more than a decade working around the world as a Wall Street banker. I then ran consulting and leadership development businesses prior to my real estate career. All these roles present a wonderful challenge for someone with an analytical mind and a love of the outdoors. One day I might be found watching whales frolic from an oceanfront resort listing and the next Iʻm driving off-road across a large ranch acreage with views of snow-capped Mauna Kea. Clients often find me through my Hawaii Life blog posts. I believe in the power of place and I believe in the power of the written word and the stories we tell. Those are good reasons I found my ‘place’ on the Island of Hawaii, and they are also reasons why I blog. "Why Hawaii? Which lifestyle and location? Which is the best way to buy or sell a home on the Island? How do I bring over my horse? The property I am looking at has archeological studies. What do I need to do to preserve the cultural resources?" Iʻd encourage you to get to know me through my writing. Then give me a call! Aloha, Beth

As one of Hawaii’s most dedicated real estate professionals, I combine my people-oriented perspective, positive attitude, and hard work ethic with solid business skills and extensive knowledge of Hawai’i Island’s real estate market to help my clients realize their goals and dreams. I'm proud to be part of our Flem Family Team, where together we use our collective expertise and shared values as a family to enhance the service we provide. Born in Bakersfield, CA, I moved to Oahu in 1975, straight out of high school. While there, I got my start in sales, bartending in Waikiki. I also successfully ran a multi-line insurance brokerage for years that my father had started. It was this experience that truly taught me how business operates. My wife Leanna and I have also owned a few restaurants which were incredibly successful and a ton of fun. To this day, I’m still a big time foodie! In 2000, we moved the family to the Big Island of Hawai’i and my real estate career began when I obtained my license in 2001. In 2003, my wife Leanna obtained her real estate license and in 2005, I obtained my broker’s license. Throughout my 20+ year career, I have received numerous sales awards including: Top Producer, Top Sales, the President's Circle Award, and several President Elite Awards. I was also recognized as one of the Top 100 Hawai’i Realtors by Hawai’i Business Magazine in 2017. Before joining Hawai’i Life, I held the role of Principal Broker and Director of Sales at Kohanaiki, Principal Broker for Coldwell Banker and Windermere Real Estate, and I was a Broker in Charge for Century 21. Why Hawai’i Life? To me, Hawai’i Life just feels like ‘ohana. The marketing team is amazing, and it’s a 100% locally owned and operated brokerage that’s only in Hawai’i, which I really love. Looking for experience? You found the right team. Leanna and I have closed over 325 transactions with a combined value of more than $250M. Two of the most significant sales were an oceanfront home in Kolea for $7.5M and a Shay Zak golf course home at Kohanaiki for $7.5M. Our daughter Laura has been around real estate for most of her life, attending open houses with us, putting mailing labels on postcards, and naturally being inducted into the world of real estate. It was only a matter of time before she wanted to join the “family business” and now we benefit from her deep knowledge and insight as someone who has grown up on the Big Island and knows it inside and out. My personal knowledge of the Big Island real estate market spans from private golf course communities to beachfront homes, from vacation resort properties to year-round estates. Today, my real estate focus is on condos, homes in private communities, and the luxury resort market. I especially enjoy putting the hard to fit transactions together. I’ve been married to Leanna for 41 years, and we have two amazing kids and three wonderful grandkids. Our daughter is part of the Flem Family Real Estate Team and our son, daughter in-law and grandkids are in San Luis Obispo in CA, where my son has a landscape business called Avila Ridge Landscaping. We love calling Kailua-Kona on Hawai’i Island home. And in our free time, we golf, body surf in the beautiful waters off the Kona Coast, and entertain family and friends with our cooking. For myself, wife Leanna, and our daughter Laura, real estate is a family endeavor. Together as a family and powerful real estate team, we’re ready to help you realize your real estate goals and dreams! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me for assistance: 808-895-3158 | DarylFlem@HawaiiLife.com Aloha, Daryl

As an agent who is sincerely interested in helping my clients, I have closed 218 transactions with over $210 million in real estate sales over the past 12 years, all while establishing a reputation as an approachable, intelligent real estate professional. I have been honored with the Top Agent on Zillow Status with 105 5-star reviews on Zillow.com and I attribute this success to my knowledge, experience, resourcefulness, and my ability to genuinely connect with people. I specialize in luxury condominiums, single-family homes, and upland estates from the Kohala Coast to Kona. A sun-kissed stretch of coastline that is consistently a leader in the Hawai’i Island real estate market, the Kohala-Kona Coast’s luxury resort developments represent some of the most upscale homes in the Hawai’i real estate market. My areas of expertise are the exclusive Kona Coast neighborhoods to the resort communities of Mauna Lani, Mauna Kea, the Waikoloa Beach Resort, Waikoloa Village, Kohala Ranch, Kohala Waterfront, Kohala By The Sea, and Waimea. Also known as Kamuela, Waimea is where my family and I operated a top-rated bed and breakfast for nearly 15 years, giving me a personal connection to the community and a deep understanding of our local real estate market. My network of support people includes assistants, handymen, painters, plumbers, cleaners, lending professionals, CPA's and Attorneys who are ready to help throughout the process. While the majority of my business comes from past client referrals, I have also had the privilege of helping the same clients again as they upgrade or expand their Hawaiʻi property portfolio. Dedicated to being exceptionally responsive and very informed, what truly sets me apart is my drive to go the extra mile, even when the sale is completed. It is the relationships and the knowledge that I am really making a difference in people’s lives that makes me tick. To make the process as seamless as possible for you, I utilize a combination of compassion, expertise, smart hard work, and Hawai’i Life’s superior marketing and sales tools, including its high-tech, lead generation platform and global affiliation with Luxury Portfolio International® and Forbes Global Properties.™ If you want more information about Kohala Coast real estate or are curious about what your property is worth in today’s market, I’m here to help. Please contact me to schedule a complimentary consultation today. No pressure, no obligation, just accurate information and the experience to get the job done. Aloha, Erika

I love my job, as an admitted property junkie, I think my calling has always been Real Estate! Having a strong work ethic, helps my creative side, which is always on the hunt for an opportunity to make something from nothing, perhaps taking that fixer to a fresh new start or just a face lift on any home. My job is the best in the world, I have the opportunity to meet people, take the time to get to know them and what is important in their search for a new home, business or investment, it really does not get better than that! I found my life long career when I was 30 years old and now have over 38 years of searching, prodding and designing along with my clients to find the perfect fit! My past experiences have shaped me and given me knowledge that I can share with my clients. As the Sales Manger of The Cloisters, in Morro Bay, California , I also had the pleasure of selecting all the finishes, from floors to roofs for 40 homes. With this position, came a lot of responsibility and interaction with the builders and subs, not for the meek and mild gal, you had to get in and make it happen. I learned how things actually have to be designed and built, not just what looked good. I think being able to recognize good quality workmanship has helped me in so many ways, it really is the highlight of my experiences. My third grade teacher wrote a note to my parents on my report card, it said, " Jan is the most tenacious child I have ever met", which at the time, may not have been all good, but it serves me and my clients well, today. My new husband, Johnny and I just completed designing and building our dream home in Puako, which has been the most fun project to date...everyday we wake up and pinch ourselves, that it is real and we did it! Every evening, we walk across to the sand to watch sunset and pinch ourselves again, we are so blessed. My favorite pass time, body boarding, is at my doorstep in beautiful Pauko, the best kept secret in Hawaii, by the way. Combining a lifestyle of work and play, is absolutely heaven on earth! Living, working and playing in Paradise, that is my Hawaii Life and my greatest joy is to share with my clients, friends and family! Having so many blessings, it's always my pleasure to share the Aloha of the Big Island! Ta Da! Aloha, Jan

Born and raised on the Big Island, I embarked on my real estate career in 2007 at Hualalai Resort, one of the most highly distinguished luxury residential communities in the world. I had the fortune of being mentored by several of Hawai'i's Top 100 Real Estate Agents while learning the sales and escrow processes from the industry's top producers. As a trusted real estate advisor, I provide each of my clients with unparalleled levels of service and professionalism. Learned during my tenure at the AAA Five Diamond Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, I helped my clients then and now achieve their real estate goals. I hold a BBA from University of Hawai'i’s Shidler College of Business. I am a Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) and a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, Hawai'i Association of REALTORS®, and West Hawai'i Association of REALTORS®. In my free time, I enjoy all the natural beauty and grandeur that makes Hawai'i such a special place to call home! Aloha, Jeffrey