Extraordinary 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 ranking 51st of the 100 Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles and LA County by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
Exceptional Real Estate Experience:
The above-mentioned business education, accomplishments and acquired skill sets enabled me to quickly become a top Realtor. I joined REMAX on the island of Kauai in 2004, becoming the #1 REMAX Agent in the State of Hawaii in 2006. Over 20 years of residential, luxury and commercial real estate sales experience and over 900 sold properties later, I continue to use my education, business acumen and abilities to benefit all the real estate clients I’m privileged to serve.
For 13 consecutive years, I ranked #1 REMAX Agent in the State of Hawaii and during those same years 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, having accepted the position of Director of Business Development & Marketing Specialist with REMAX Western Australia in Perth; opening up new REMAX franchises and making many international networking connections for real estate referrals worldwide. During my entire time down under, I continued to sell my property listings in Hawaii.
Shortly after returning to the U.S., I opened REMAX Kauai Living in Kalaheo in 2014 as broker/owner. The following year, I added a 2nd franchised office, REMAX Kauai Living Poipu, located within the Kiahuna Plantation Resort in Poipu Beach on Kauai's south shore. For 5 consecutive years from 2016 to 2020 I earned REMAX's (then) highest production award, the Diamond Club Award. I sold both these brokerages in 2021 & became a dual state licensed real estate broker, also helping clients along Northwest Florida's Emerald Coast.
In Hawaii, I formed a 2-person sales team at REMAX Honolulu – Kauai. Our first & second year working together as a team, we ranked the #1 REMAX Team in the State of Hawaii for 2023 & 2024. As of 2025 I'm currently a broker associate with REMAX Coastal Properties in Destin and very much enjoy working with clients in both these markets.
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
Giving Back
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.
Personal Interests
Time away from work is spent enjoying golf, boating, live music, photography & beach time with family & friends.
Thank You
I appreciate your interest in learning a little more about me. Making a move in real estate? Be sure to interview me, you'll be glad you did! I look forward to speaking with you and being of service.
Warm regards,
Yvonne
