Accomplishments, Achievements & Accolades
It’s an honor being recognized for doing my job and being of service to others. I feel each accomplishment serves to strengthen my commitment to my clients and the communities we live in.
I’m proud to have received the following awards and recognition, regarding each achievement as a reflection of my passion, dedicated efforts and commitment in doing what’s in the best interests of the clients I’ve been privileged to work with. I also regard each award as a testament to those I work with in every transaction; clients, fellow agents/brokers, trusted vendors and support staff - all are instrumental in helping me achieve each one listed here. Thank you all!
I would also like to add that I feel these accomplishments have been made possible in part from my university degree, my unique entrepreneurial business background, professional designations and certifications and my continuing education in real estate. Combined together, they’ve provided me with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills, and have greatly expanded my expertise in this industry.
Pinnacle Club Award (2021)
Pinnacle is now the highest annual sales production award in the RE/MAX Network. It honors high-achieving real estate individuals for their service to buyers and sellers during the past year and recognizes agents who have built exceptionally strong businesses that dominate their local markets. Recipients for this RE/MAX Club Award are decided based on independent third party data compiled and weighted according to a specific formula and also based on reported closed and paid individual commissions of over $2M within the RE/MAX Network from Jan1-Dec 31 of a given year.
Circle of Legends Career Award (2020)
Career awards are given to distinguished RE/MAX Sales Associates to acknowledge outstanding professional achievements. The RE/MAX Circle of Legends Career Award was established to recognize and salute this group of top producers who have completed 10 years of service with RE/MAX and over $10M in gross commissions, along with having attained both the Lifetime Achievement Award (2013) and the Hall of Fame Award (2007). Achieved by less than one half of one percent of all brokers in the 40+ year history of the RE/MAX brand. See certificate here.
America’s Best Real Estate Professionals (2020-2014)
See PDF here. Honors the finest real estate agents from all across the country. Those ranked in America’s Best are among the top 1/2 of the top 1 percent of 1.4 million licensed real estate professionals in the United States. “To say that these individuals are exceptional sales professionals is an understatement. To attain this level of sales is extraordinary”. – Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends, Inc. 2023 marks the 9th consecutive year Yvonne has received this award. For 2020, Yvonne ranked #1 in Hawaii in BOTH Agent-owned Brokerage Individual TRANSACTION SIDES and Agent-owned Brokerage Individual SALES VOLUME. For 2019, she ranked #6 in Hawaii (See pdf here).
Kauai’s Only 12 Time Top 100 Realtor In Hawaii/Hall of Fame Member (2019)
I’m honored to receive the “Top 100 Realtor Award” and to be a “Hall Of Fame Honoree” for a 12th time. Hawaii Business Magazine publishes an annual list of the highest producing Realtors in Hawaii residential real estate. It showcases and celebrates the 100 most successful and respected Realtors in the State. Out of over 20,000 real estate agents in the state of Hawaii, only 9 Realtors received this award. I’m the only Realtor (out of over 600 licensed agents on Kauai) to receive this award. Read more here. (To see pdfs click here and here.)
Note: After 12 years of Hawaii Business Magazine celebrating the "Top 100 Realtors In The State of Hawaii" with awards and rankings, MLS sales data was no longer provided. So rankings by sales volume and number of total sold transactions are not being published on a statewide basis.
Diamond Club Award (6x)
RE/MAX recognizes top producing agents. Production levels are broken down into what are referred to as “Club Level Awards", recognizing Sales Associates with high annual sales production in a single year within the RE/MAX organization. At the time of issue, the Diamond Club Award was RE/MAX’s highest production achievement award, based on reported closed and paid individual commissions of $1M to $2M in a single calendar year. I earned this achievement for the years (2016-2020, 2022).
AREAA A-List Top Realtors
The annual AREAA A-List is a compilation of the “best of the best” of our membership. For 2021, Yvonne was #9 in Individual Sales Volume, and #10 in Number of Sales Transactions. In 2020, she ranked #4 in Sales Volume and #17 in Number of Transactions. For 2019, Yvonne ranked #6 in Individual Sales Volume category and she ranked #10 in Number of Sales Transactions category. In 2018, Yvonne ranked #12 in Individual Sales Volume category, and ranked #24 in Number of Sales Transactions category. With over 17,000 members across North America, making the list means another year of outstanding excellence among the top producing individual agents, teams, or loan originators in the industry. Founded in 2003, the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) is a nonprofit professional trade organization dedicated to promoting sustainable home ownership opportunities in Asian American & Pacific Islander communities by creating a powerful national voice for housing and real estate professionals that serve this dynamic market. AREAA’s membership represents a broad array of real estate, mortgage and housing-related professionals that serve the diverse Asian American market. AREAA is the only trade association dedicated to representing the interests of the Asian real estate market nationwide.
Top 1000 Realtor In The United States – RealTrends/Wall Street Journal – The Thousand List – America’s Best Real Estate Agents (2020-2014)
I’m honored to be recognized as one of America’s Best Real Estate Agents in the rankings produced by REAL Trends, as advertised in the Wall Street Journal.
This prestigious report ranked me in the top half of 1 percent of the more than 1.1 million Realtors nationwide.
More top agents: RE/MAX has more America’s Best Real Estate Agents REAL Trends “The Thousand” rankings than any other brand. That is a powerful statement about the real estate network I am proud to be a part of.
Top 100 Hall of Fame Member – Kauai’s Only 9 Time Top 100 Realtor In Hawaii (2016)
Each year, Hawaii Business Magazine publishes a list of the highest producing Realtors in Hawaii residential real estate. It showcases and celebrates the 100 most successful and respected Realtors in the State. This is the 9th time I’m honored be a “Top 100 Hall Of Fame Honoree”. Out of over 20,000 real estate agents in the state of Hawaii, only 8 Realtors received this award. I’m the only Realtor on Kauai to receive Hawaii Business’ “Top 100 Realtor In Hawaii Award” for a 9th time (2016). Please Click Here to View The Pdf File.
Top 100 Realtor In Hawaii (2016)
Hawaii Business magazine’s Top 100 Realtors list is the only objective ranking of real estate agents in the Hawaiian Islands and the gold standard in identifying the state’s top performers. For an 9th time, I am pleased to be included as one of Hawaii’s highest achieving Residential Realtors in Hawaii Business magazine’s annual Who’s Who in Hawaii Real Estate Top 100 Realtor list, ranking 27th of the top one hundred individual Realtors statewide based on their annual production in terms of residential resale (single family home and condominium) transactions closed and the total dollar volume of those closings for the 2015 calendar year, awarded in 2016.
Most Sold Real Estate Transactions In Hawaii Award (2019-2015)
The Top 100 Realtor Award, first presented in 2015 for 2014 stats, began including a “Most Transactions In Real Estate” category. I have ranked as Kauai’s #1 Top Selling Realtor, Most Sold Transactions for the last 6 years. As noted above: after 12 years of Hawaii Business Magazine celebrating the "Top 100 Realtors In The State of Hawaii" with awards and rankings, MLS sales data was no longer provided. So rankings by sales volume and number of total sold transactions are not being published on a statewide basis. Please click here to view the PDF file.
Highest Average Transaction Per Associate (2014)
I was recognized for having the highest average transactions per associate out of all the RE/MAX offices throughout California and Hawaii. Please click here to view the PDF.
Top 100 RE/MAX Agent In California Hawaii Region (2014)
Based on individual rankings from RE/MAX California Hawaii Region, I ranked 12th of the Top 100 RE/MAX agents (out of over 5,300 agents) for Jan-Nov, 2014. I’m the only RE/MAX agent in the Hawaiian Islands to make this Top 100 list. Please click here to view the PDF.
Chairman’s Club Award (2015)
RE/MAX recognizes it’s top producing agents. RE/MAX Award levels are broken down into what RE/MAX refers to as “Clubs”. The Chairman’s Club Award recognizes Sales Associates with exceptionally high annual sales production in the RE/MAX organization. This award was created in 2003 to give proper recognition to the increasingly high levels of success achieved by RE/MAX Associates. Awarded as an annual honor by RE/MAX International for the year 2015.
Top 100 Hall of Fame Member – Kauai’s Only 7 Time Top 100 Realtor In Hawaii (2014)
I’m honored to be Kauai’s only “Seven-time Hall Of Fame Honoree”. Out of over 20,000 real estate agents in the state of Hawaii, only 6 Realtors received this award. One is on Kauai. I’m the only Realtor on Kauai to receive Hawaii Business’ “Top 100 Realtor In Hawaii Award” for a seventh time (2014). Please click here to view the PDF.
Top 100 Realtor In Hawaii (2015)
Hawaii Business magazine’s Top 100 Realtors list is the only objective ranking of real estate agents in the Hawaiian Islands and the gold standard in identifying the state’s top performers. For an eighth time, I am pleased to be included as one of Hawaii’s highest achieving Residential Realtors in Hawaii Business magazine’s annual Who’s Who in Hawaii Real Estate Top 100 Realtor list, ranking 22nd of the top one hundred individual Realtors statewide based on their annual production in terms of residential resale (single family home and condominium) transactions closed and the total dollar volume of those closings for the 2014 calendar year, awarded in 2015. Please click here to view the PDF.
Most Sold Real Estate Transactions In Hawaii Award (2015)
The 2015 Top 100 Realtor Award, presented in 2015 for 2014 stats, also included a “Most Transactions In Real Estate” category, ranking me 22nd for total residential sales in the State of Hawaii and 11th for most residential transactions in the State of Hawaii; and #1 Most Sold Real Estate Transactions of Kauai 2014. Please click here to view the PDF.
Top 100 RE/MAX Agent In California Hawaii Region (2014)
Based on individual rankings from RE/MAX California Hawaii Region, I ranked 12th of the Top 100 RE/MAX agents (out of over 5,300 agents) for Jan-Nov, 2014. I’m the only RE/MAX agent in the Hawaiian Islands to make this Top 100 list. Please click here to view the PDF.
Top 100 Hall of Fame Member – Kauai’s Only 7 Time Top 100 Realtor In Hawaii (2014)
I’m honored to be Kauai’s only “Seven-time Hall Of Fame Honoree”. Out of over 20,000 real estate agents in the state of Hawaii, only 6 Realtors received this award. One is on Kauai. I’m the only Realtor on Kauai to receive Hawaii Business’ “Top 100 Realtor In Hawaii Award” for a seventh time (2014). Please click here to view the PDF.
Top 100 Realtor In Hawaii (2014)
For a seventh time, I am pleased to be included as one of Hawaii’s highest achieving Residential Realtors in Hawaii Business Magazine’s annual Who’s Who in Hawaii Real Estate Top 100 Realtor list, a ranking of the top one hundred individual Realtors statewide based on their annual production in terms of residential resale (single family home and condominium) transactions closed and the total dollar volume of those closings for the 2013 calendar year, awarded in 2014. (I worked abroad for RE/MAX Western Australia as Director of Business Development & Franchise Sales during 2012. However, I received the 100% Club Award for sales I did in America while in Australia).The 2014 Award also included for the first time, a “Statewide Transaction Realtors” category, ranking me 48th for total residential sales & 52nd for residential transactions statewide making me the #1 Residential Realtor in both categories for the island of Kauai. Please click here to view the PDF.
Chairman’s Club Award (2014)
RE/MAX recognizes it’s top producing agents. RE/MAX Award levels are broken down into what RE/MAX refers to as “Clubs”. The Chairman’s Club Award recognizes Sales Associates with exceptionally high annual sales production in the RE/MAX organization. This award was created in 2003 to give proper recognition to the increasingly high levels of success achieved by RE/MAX Associates. Awarded as an annual honor by RE/MAX International for the year 2014.
Hawaii Top 3 (2013)
Based on individual commissions earned rankings from RE/MAX California Hawaii Region, I ranked 1st in the Top 3 RE/MAX Agents in the Hawaiian Islands for the year 2013. Please click here to view the PDF.
Top 50 RE/MAX Agent In California Hawaii Region (2013)
Based on individual rankings from RE/MAX California Hawaii Region, I ranked 41st of the Top 50 RE/MAX agents (out of over 5,290 agents) for the year 2013. Please Click Here to View The Pdf File
#1 RE/MAX Agent In The State Of Hawaii (2013)
I was the #1 RE/MAX agent in the State of Hawaii for 2013. (Also previously 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009). As ranked by RE/MAX California & Hawaii Region. Please Click Here to View The Pdf File
KBR Top 20 Club (2013)
The Kauai Board of Realtors recently honored me as one of the Top 20 Sales Agents of 2013, I sold more residential real estate (non-project homes & condos) than any other agent on Kauai.
Chairman’s Club Award (2013)
RE/MAX recognizes it’s top producing agents. RE/MAX Award levels are broken down into what RE/MAX refers to as “Clubs”. The Chairman’s Club Award recognizes Sales Associates with exceptionally high annual sales production in the RE/MAX organization. This award was created in 2003 to give proper recognition to the increasingly high levels of success achieved by RE/MAX Associates. Awarded as an annual honor by RE/MAX International for the year 2013.
Lifetime Achievement Career Award (2013)
Career awards are given to distinguished RE/MAX Sales Associates to acknowledge outstanding professional achievements. The RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award is a career award, presented to Associates who have been affiliated with RE/MAX at least seven years and over $3M in gross sales commissions. That is a lot of people served and dreams fulfilled! Since the company was founded in 1973, less than one percent of over 130,0000 sales associates in the RE/MAX network achieved this prestigious award. Click here to view.
6th Anniversary Hall of Fame Member – 6 Years As A Top 100 Realtor In Hawaii (2007-2012)
As one of 25 Realtors statewide (out of over 20,000) and the only Realtor from Kauai to receive Hawaii Business’ “Top 100 Realtor In Hawaii Award” for all 6 years (2007-2012), I’m honored to be Kauai’s only “Hall Of Fame Honoree”. Please click here to view the award.
Top 100 Realtor In Hawaii (2012)
For a sixth year in a row, I am pleased to be included as one of Hawaii’s highest achieving Realtors in Hawaii Business Magazine’s annual Who’s Who in Hawaii Real Estate Top 100 Realtor list, a ranking of the top one hundred individual Realtors statewide based on their annual production in terms of residential resale (single family home and condominium) transactions closed and the total dollar volume of those closings for the 2011 calendar year (awarded in 2012).
5th Anniversary Hall of Fame Member – 5 Years As A Top 100 Realtor In Hawaii (2007-2011)
As one of 24 Realtors statewide (out of 21,000) and the only Realtor from Kauai to receive Hawaii Business’ “Top 100 Realtor In Hawaii Award” for all 5 years (2006-2010 sales data), I’m honored to be included in the “5th Anniversary Hall of Fame”. Please Click Here to View The Pdf File
Top 100 Realtor In Hawaii (2011)
For a fifth year in a row, I am pleased to be included as one of Hawaii’s highest achieving Realtors in Hawaii Business Magazine’s annual Who’s Who in Hawaii Real Estate Top 100 Realtor list, a ranking of the top one hundred individual Realtors statewide based on their annual production in terms of residential resale (single family home and condominium) transactions closed and the total dollar volume of those closings for the 2010 calendar year (awarded in 2011).
Top 5 Realtor On Kauai (2011)
For a fourth consecutive year, I have been named a Top 5 Realtor for Kauai by Hawaii Business Magazine. This list ranks the top five individual Realtors for each island based on their annual production in terms of residential resale (single family home and condominium) transactions closed and the total dollar volume of those closings for the 2010 calendar year (awarded in 2011).
KBR Top 20 Club (2011)
The Kauai Board of Realtors honored me as one of the Top 20 Sales Agents of 2011.
Top 5 Realtor On Kauai (2010)
For a third consecutive year, I have been named a Top 5 Realtor for Kauai by Hawaii Business Magazine. This list ranks the top five individual Realtors for each island based on their annual production in terms of residential resale (single family home and condominium) transactions closed and the total dollar volume of those closings for the 2009 calendar year (awarded in 2010).
Top 100 Realtor In Hawaii (2010)
For a fourth year in a row, I am pleased to be included as one of Hawaii’s highest achieving Realtors in Hawaii Business Magazine’s annual Who’s Who in Hawaii Real Estate Top 100 Realtor list, a ranking of the top one hundred individual Realtors statewide based on their annual production in terms of residential resale (single family home and condominium) transactions closed and the total dollar volume of those closings for the 2009 calendar year (awarded in 2010). There are over 18,000 licensed real estate professionals in the State of Hawaii.
Top 5 Realtor On Kauai (2009)
For a second consecutive year, I was named a Top 5 Realtor for Kauai by Hawaii Business Magazine. Out of 278 active licensed real estate agents on Kauai, I ranked #2, based on annual production in terms of number of residential resale (single family home and condominium) transactions closed and #4 for the total dollar volume of those closings for the 2008 calendar year (awarded in 2009).
Top 100 Realtor In Hawaii (2009)
For a third year in a row, I was pleased to be included as one of Hawaii’s highest achieving Realtors in Hawaii Business Magazine’s annual Who’s Who in Hawaii Real Estate Top 100 Realtor list, a ranking of the top one hundred individual Realtors statewide based on their annual production in terms of residential resale (single family home and condominium) transactions closed and the total dollar volume of those closings for the 2008 calendar year (awarded in 2009). There are over 18,000 licensed real estate professionals in the State of Hawaii. Please Click Here to View The Pdf File
#1 RE/MAX Agent In The State Of Hawaii (2009)
For a fourth consecutive year, I was RE/MAX’s leading agent in the State of Hawaii. As ranked by RE/MAX International, for 2009.
RE/MAX: A World Of Winners, Volume 3 (2008)
I was honored to be chosen to include my philosophy on life, work and success for the benefit of other RE/MAX agents worldwide, and to have my thoughts and accomplishments be published in the 35th RE/MAX Anniversary edition by New Light Stars Media entitled, RE/MAX – A WORLD OF WINNERS, LEADERS & LEGENDS; STORIES OF SUCCESS, VOLUME 3. (To read “Putting Clients First”, click the pdf below). Please Click Here to View The Pdf File
Platinum Club Award (2008)
RE/MAX recognizes it’s top producing agents. RE/MAX Award levels are broken down into what RE/MAX refers to as “Clubs”. The Platinum Club was first introduced in 1994 to recognize the significant increase in earnings among the very highest producers in the RE/MAX system. Awarded as an annual honor by RE/MAX International for the year 2008.
#1 RE/MAX Agent In The State Of Hawaii (2008)
For a third consecutive year, I was RE/MAX’s leading agent in the State of Hawaii. As ranked by RE/MAX International, for 2008.
Top 100 RE/MAX Agent In California & Hawaii (2008)
Each month, RE/MAX of California & Hawaii recognizes the Top Sales Associates (over 10,500) in this Region based on gross commissions earned – in the following categories: Top 100 Residential Individuals, Top 50 Teams, Top 10 Commercial. Flyers for each of these categories are distributed to each office and each Sales Associate in these top categories receives a certificate of recognition. A Top 500 Individuals report is also produced twice a year. RE/MAX has established an extensive awards program to recognize its top producing Sales Associates. RE/MAX of California & Hawaii Regional awards program is complemented by the RE/MAX International awards which provide additional recognition at national and international levels. As ranked by RE/MAX CA-HI for YTD Jan-May, 2008.
Top 5 Residential Realtor On Kauai (2008)
I was listed as a top five Realtor for Kauai in Hawaii Business Magazine’s annual Who’s Who in Hawaii Real Estate Top 5 Residential Realtor By Island list. This list ranks the top five individual Realtors for each island based on their annual production in terms of residential resale (single family home and condominium) transactions closed and the total dollar volume of those closings for the 2007 calendar year (awarded in 2008). Out of 313 active licensed real estate agents on Kauai, I was ranked fifth.
Top 100 Realtor In Hawaii (2008)
For a second year in a row, I was pleased to be included as one of Hawaii’s highest achieving Realtors in Hawaii Business Magazine’s annual Who’s Who in Hawaii Real Estate Top 100 Realtor list, a ranking of the top one hundred individual Realtors statewide based on their annual production in terms of residential resale (single family home and condominium) transactions closed and the total dollar volume of those closings for the 2007 calendar year (awarded in 2008).
Chairman’s Club Award (2007)
RE/MAX recognizes it’s top producing agents. RE/MAX Award levels are broken down into what RE/MAX refers to as “Clubs”. The Chairman’s Club Award recognizes Sales Associates with exceptionally high annual sales production in the RE/MAX organization. This award was created in 2003 to give proper recognition to the increasingly high levels of success achieved by RE/MAX Associates. Awarded as an annual honor by RE/MAX International for the year 2007.
Hall Of Fame (2007)
The RE/MAX International Hall of Fame Award is a lifetime honor, and was established to recognize and salute the exclusive group of top producers who have achieved more than $1M in gross commission earnings during their career at RE/MAX. One eighth of 1% of all Realtors in the U.S. achieve this kind of production. Awarded in 2007, presented at 2008 annual convention. Please click here to view the PDF.
#1 RE/MAX Agent In The State Of Hawaii (2007)
For a second consecutive year, I was RE/MAX’s leading agent in the State of Hawaii. As ranked by RE/MAX International, for 2007.
Top 50 RE/MAX Agent In California & Hawaii (2007)
Each month RE/MAX of California & Hawaii recognizes the Top Sales Associates (over 10,500) in this Region based on gross commissions earned – in the following categories: Top 100 Residential Individuals, Top 50 Teams, Top 10 Commercial. Flyers for each of these categories are distributed to each office and each Sales Associate in these top categories receives a certificate of recognition. A Top 500 Individuals report is also produced twice a year. RE/MAX has established an extensive awards program to recognize its top producing Sales Associates. RE/MAX of California & Hawaii Regional awards program is complemented by the RE/MAX International awards which provide additional recognition at national and international levels. As ranked by RE/MAX CA-HI for 2007.
New Agent Of The Year Award (2005)
Awarded by RE/MAX Kauai for 2005.
Top 100 RE/MAX Agent In United States (2007)
Top 1% of RE/MAX agents in the United States. Based on individual rankings from RE/MAX International, I was ranked 85th of the Top 100 RE/MAX agents in the United States out of over 121,000 agents for Jan-Jul, 2007.
Top 100 Realtor In Hawaii (2007)
Out of over 21,000 licensed real estate agents in the State of Hawaii, I was honored to be included in Hawaii Business Magazine’s first annual Who’s Who in Hawaii Real Estate Top 100 Realtor list, a ranking of the top one hundred individual Realtors statewide based on their annual production in terms of residential resale (single family home and condominium) transactions closed and the total dollar volume of those closings for the 2006 calendar year (awarded in 2007).Chairman’s Club Award (2006)
RE/MAX recognizes it’s top producing agents. RE/MAX Award levels are broken down into what RE/MAX refers to as “Clubs”. The Chairman’s Club Award recognizes Sales Associates with exceptionally high annual sales production in the RE/MAX organization. This award was created in 2003 to give proper recognition to the increasingly high levels of success achieved by RE/MAX Associates. Awarded as an annual honor by RE/MAX International for the year 2006.
Million Dollar Guild (2006)
As Kauai’s first Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, I was awarded membership in the Million Dollar Guild in December 2006 based on certified success and established expertise in helping to buy or sell exclusive residential homes and estates in the million-dollar and above market by The Institute of Luxury Home Marketing. Please click here to view the PDF.
Top 50 RE/MAX Agent In California & Hawaii (2006)
Each month RE/MAX of California & Hawaii recognizes the Top Sales Associates (over 10,500) in the Region based on gross commissions earned – in the following categories: Top 100 Residential Individuals, Top 50 Teams, Top 10 Commercial. Flyers for each of these categories are distributed to each office and each Sales Associate in these top categories receives a certificate of recognition. A Top 500 Individuals report is also produced twice a year. RE/MAX has established an extensive awards program to recognize its top producing Sales Associates. RE/MAX of California & Hawaii Regional awards program is complemented by the RE/MAX International awards which provide additional recognition at national and international levels. As ranked by RE/MAX CA-HI, 2006.
#1 RE/MAX Agent In The State Of Hawaii (2006)
As ranked by RE/MAX International, for 2006.
Platinum Club Award (2005)
RE/MAX recognizes it’s top producing agents. RE/MAX Award levels are broken down into what RE/MAX refers to as “Clubs”. The Platinum Club was first introduced in 1994 to recognize the significant increase in earnings among the very highest producers in the RE/MAX system. Awarded as an annual honor by RE/MAX International for the year 2005.
Super Producer Award (2005)
Awarded by RE/MAX Kauai, for 2005. I ended my first full year ranked in the top 25 out of 437 agents on Kauai for number of closed transactions. Please click here to view the award.