Experience the Difference
REALTOR ® Designations
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has nine affiliated Institutes, Societies and Councils that provide wide-range menu of programs and services that assist members in increasing skills, productivity and knowledge. Designations and certifications acknowledges experience and expertise in various real estate sectors are awarded by each Affiliated group upon completion of required courses
Real Estate Career
My commitment to offer a higher degree of real estate services is validated with the Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS®), Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR ®), Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) designations. Active membership in International, National and State associations enhance my expertise in an ever-changing industry.
An Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR ®) is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. I am qualified with proven experience and training to deliver ethical and professional service to real estate buyers.
Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB) is recognized industry-wide as the measurement of success for real estate brokerage management. CRB REALTORS ® have mastered the skills and knowledge to confront the ever-changing industry challenges, and run their businesses more productively and profitably. Only 21 brokers on Kauai attained this esteemed designation.
The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS ®) is the highest Designation awarded to sales associates in the residential sales field. The CRS Designation recognizes professional accomplishments in both experience and education. Only 4% of REALTORS ® earned this prominent designation.
Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) are skilled real estate professionals with proven knowledge of investment property, resort, vacation and second home market in the real estate industry. I am a Charter member only a few island-wide have satisfied the qualifications of this prestigious designation.
National Affiliations
The term REALTOR ® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics and Standard of Practice.
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) “The Voice of Real Estate” is America’s largest trade association. The membership is composed of residential and commercial REALTORS®, who are brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors and others engaged in all aspects of the real estate industry.
The Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council, REBAC is the world’s largest organization of real estate professionals concentrating on buyer representation.
State Affiliation
Hawaii Association of REALTORS ® (HAR)
Kauai Board of REALTORS ® (KBR)
Hawaii CRB Chapter
Hawaii CRS Chapter
Hawaii International Real Estate Council (HIREC)
International Affiliation
Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA)
Awards and Appointments
2004 and 2005 Kauai Board of REALTORS ® committee member
Voted #1 Best of Kauai REALTOR ®
Pursuit of Excellence
Economic Overview on Hong Kong and Its Neighboring Regions, September 2007
How to Sell Real Estate of Chinese Investors, September 2007
Smart Growth, June 2007
CRS Sellabration, Hawaii, May 2007
REALTOR ® Express-Kauai, May 2007
AREAA Reception, Hawaii, May 2007
NARdi Gras REALTORS ® Conference & Expo, New Orleans, November 2006
Pacific Rim Conference, Hawaii, October 2006
CE – Real Estate Law Review & Update 2005–2006, September 2006
CRS 204 – ABC’s of XYZ’s Bridging the Marketing Generation Gap, July 2006
CRS Sellabration-Hawaii, May 2006
CE – Dutties in Conflict-Handling the In-Office Transaction, June 2006
CE – ADA Effect on Real Estate, June 2006
CRB Financial Planning & Management, March 2006
HAR Professional Standards & Arbitration Training-Kauai, April 2005
CE – 1031 Exchange Class, April 2005
CRS 105 Making the Right Real Estate Finance Decisions, March 2005
CE – HAR Landlord Training, July 2004
CRS Pro Act Las Vegas – Sales Course 202, June 2004
CRS Pro Act Las Vegas – Technology Course 206, June 2004
NAR Quadrennial Code of Ethics Training, September 2003
CRS 204-Wealth Building, September 2003
CE – Agency Solutions, August 2003
CRS Sell-a-bration ®, Las Vegas, January 2003
CRS 210-Referral Course, Las Vegas, January 2003
CE – Commercial Leasing, October 2002
CE – Risk Reduction When Listing October 2002
NAR Mandatory Code of Ethics, June 2002
CE – Law Update & Ethics, September 2001