Business Background:
As a Southern California native, I grew up in Torrance and earned a BSBA (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration) university degree with a concentration in marketing. Success came to me early as a teenage entrepreneur, I founded and grew a sportswear design & manufacturing firm with an international sales force and 4-store retail operation into an INC. 500 Company, one of America's fastest growing private companies. I was also honored to receive the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Young Entrepreneur of The Year Award, along with being ranked 51st of the 100 Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles and LA County by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
Real Estate Experience:
The aforementioned accomplishments and acquired skill sets enabled me to quickly become a top Realtor. I joined RE/MAX in 2004, and became the #1 RE/MAX agent in the State of Hawaii in 2006. Over 20 years of residential, luxury and commercial real estate sales experience later, I continue to use my education, business acumen and abilities to benefit each real estate client I’m privileged to serve.
For 13 consecutive years, I ranked #1 RE/MAX Agent in the State of Hawaii and was concurrently named a Top 100 Realtor In Hawaii by Hawaii Business Magazine. The Hawaii Black Book listed me in the personal and professional journeys of Hawaii’s top business executives, which featured honorees from every major recognition program of Hawaii Business Magazine (2019 Black Book: 339 Executives to Know).
During 2012, I lived abroad while continuing to sell property in Hawaii. I accepted a position with RE/MAX Western Australia as Director of Business Development & Marketing Specialist in Perth, opening up new RE/MAX franchises and making many international network connections for referrals worldwide.
Shortly after returning to the U.S., I opened RE/MAX Kauai Living in Kalaheo in 2014 as broker/owner. The following year, I added a 2nd franchised office, RE/MAX Kauai Living Poipu, located within the Kiahuna Plantation Resort in Poipu Beach. For 5 consecutive years from 2016 to 2020 I earned RE/MAX's (then) highest award, the Diamond Club Award. I sold both these brokerages in 2021 & became a dual state licensed real estate broker, helping clients along Northwest Florida's Emerald Coast.
2023 saw me open RE/MAX Sand & Sun as broker/owner in Destin. In Hawaii, I formed a sales team (of 2) working with RE/MAX Honolulu – Kauai. Our first & second year working together as a team, we ranked the #1 RE/MAX Team in the State of Hawaii for 2023 & 2024. I’m excited to work with new clients in both markets and to continue helping my dual state clients who make property investments in both places! YvonneSummerfieldHawaii.com is my site for Hawaii.
Memberships, Associations & Affiliations:
- Destin Chamber of Commerce
- Emerald Coast Association of Realtors
- Florida Realtors Association
- Institute for Luxury Home Marketing
- International Consortium of Real Estate Association
- Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council
- Residential Real Estate Council
- The National Association of Realtors
- Women's Council of Realtors
I'm a proud participant & career supporter of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.® As a Miracle Agent, my donations stay local, benefiting The Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart - it is Northwest Florida's only hospital solely dedicated to the care of sick and injured babies and children.
In no particular order... I enjoy golf, boating, live music, photography & beach time with family & friends.
Thank you for your interest in learning a little more about me. I'm proud of working hard for my clients and I'm ready to help you with your real estate needs. Contact me to learn what I do differently to get the results you want. I look forward to speaking with you and being of service.
Warm regards,
Yvonne
