
Compass

55
Closed Sales
$38.1M
Total Value
$285K - $2M
Price Range
$692.6K
Average Price
Prior 5 years
About Tom
Since 2007, I have defined my real estate career not by the commissions I’ve earned, but by the lifelong trust I’ve built across Oahu. As a military veteran, I lead with discipline and a 'client-first' mission: I will never push you into a sale. In fact, my reputation is built on telling clients when to walk away from the wrong deal. While others focus on the transaction, I focus on your long-term success, offering expert guidance across every neighborhood on the island.
My journey on Oahu began in 1995 when I moved here for military service. Originally from Iowa, the transition to island life and my years in the U.S. Army gave me a firsthand understanding of the unique challenges faced by families relocating to Hawaii. Before real estate, I honed my expertise in customer service, financial analysis, and negotiation at world-class organizations including Bank of Hawaii, General Electric, and Frito-Lay. Today, I utilize those strategic insights to ensure my clients-from first-time buyers to seasoned investors-succeed in achieving their goals with peace of mind.
I believe strongly in giving back to the community that has given me so much. I am proud to be a volunteer instructor at the Hawaii Home Ownership Center and a regular donor at the Blood Bank of Hawaii. On Oahu, experience matters - but integrity changes everything.
My journey on Oahu began in 1995 when I moved here for military service. Originally from Iowa, the transition to island life and my years in the U.S. Army gave me a firsthand understanding of the unique challenges faced by families relocating to Hawaii. Before real estate, I honed my expertise in customer service, financial analysis, and negotiation at world-class organizations including Bank of Hawaii, General Electric, and Frito-Lay. Today, I utilize those strategic insights to ensure my clients-from first-time buyers to seasoned investors-succeed in achieving their goals with peace of mind.
I believe strongly in giving back to the community that has given me so much. I am proud to be a volunteer instructor at the Hawaii Home Ownership Center and a regular donor at the Blood Bank of Hawaii. On Oahu, experience matters - but integrity changes everything.
Home Types:
Condo, House, Commercial
Years of Experience:
19
Education:
Master's Degree, University of Hawaii, Business Administration,
Transaction History
- 1 Year
- 2 Year
- 5 Year
Areas Tom is Experienced In
Tom's Listings and Deals
Tom's Open Houses
Recently Sold
Awards and Designations
- Aloha Aina Nominee – 2009, 2011 – 2019
- Best Real Estate Agent – Expertise.com – 2024
- Chairman’s Circle Gold Award (top 2% of Prudential Agents Nationwide) – 2013
- Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society – 2020
- Coldwell Banker International President’s Circle – 2021
- Coldwell Banker Sterling Society – 2019
- Fast Expert Five Star Agent, Fast Expert Top 15 Agent in Honolulu, Pearl City, Aiea – 2026
- Fast Expert Top 25 Agent Hawaii, Honolulu and Ewa Beach -2023, 2024
- Fast Expert Top 25 Agent Hawaii, Top Agent in Honolulu and Ewa Beach, Five Star Agent -2025
- Locations Client Service Award – 2010 – 2018
- Locations’ Master’s Society Award – 2015, 2018
- Locations’ Platinum Society Award – 2017
- Locations’ Sapphire Society Award – 2016
- President’s Circle Award (top 3% of Prudential Agents Nationwide) – 2010, 2012, 2014
- Top 100 Oahu Agents – 2013
- CLHMS - Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
- MRP - Military Relocation Professional
- SRES - SRES®, Seniors Real Estate Specialist
- SRS - Seller Representative Specialist
Other Experience
First Time Homebuyers, Investments, Military Families, Veteran's Programs, Senior Communities, Short Sales, Luxury Homes, New Construction, Property Management, Distressed Properties, Foreclosures, Timeshares, Relocation, International Buyers, Residential, Multi-Family, Condos & Co-ops, Historic Homes, Green & Eco-Friendly, Golf Course Communities, Fix & Flip, Probate & Inherited Properties, Short-Term Rentals
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