Born and raised on the island of Kauai, I had the privilege of growing up in a prominent developer and general contracting family with deep roots on the Garden Island. My grandfather, Jim Blackwell, founded Blackwell Builders in Lihue in 1969 and Sleeping Giant Realty in 1974 (now Aloha Sothebys). The legacy of my family's developments include Hanalei Palms, Anini Vista, Kauai Gardens, Sleeping Giant Half Acres, Wailua Half Acres, Poipu Crater, Poipu Makai, and Poipu Palms, and hundreds of homes and businesses over the course of 50+ years on Kauai.
My early working experience in the construction industry was through my father's company, Curtis Law Construction, still in business today. My dad is well known for his experience, hard work, and honest practice. Many have said to me 'he is the salt of the earth'. Previously working for him initially as a 'go-fer' right out of high school driving a 1 ton dump truck, then later as a project manager and estimator. I gained invaluable experience and connections through that and developed a deep understanding of the construction industry and the contributions my family has made, never to be taken for granted. I'm grateful for the trust and confidence my father placed in me, which has paved the way for me to earn credibility in the Kauai community with the same level of trust from clients that grows daily.
With now over two decades of experience in real estate, I hold a real estate broker's license and have previously earned designations as a CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), SFR (Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource), and ePro (an online marketing and social media certification). Throughout my career, I have held various leadership roles within the Kauai Board of Realtors, including serving as Chair for the Professional Standards Committee, Vice President 2019, President Elect 2020, and President in 2021.
Specializing in residential sales and property management, I have built a strong portfolio of over 50 long-term rentals and 5 vacation rentals. I am dedicated to creating long-lasting friends/clients who trust me for all their real estate needs.
When I'm not hard at work, you can find me traveling, building a vacation home on the big island, indulging in photography, enjoying beach days, and immersing myself in home improvement projects. I'm also a proud mom to a college student studying Anthropology in Hilo.
Aloha,
Martie
