Spotlight on Premier Title & Escrow's Team of Local Experts

As Hawaii’s only locally owned title and escrow company, Premier Title & Escrow has been providing exceptional client service for more than 40 years. Get to know the Premier team, located on the first floor of Locations’ flagship Diamond Head office.

Premier Title & Escrow employees Rey Valdez, Title Officer; Jayna Agao, Escrow Assistant; Gloria Woo, Junior Escrow Officer; Lynn Matsushima, Controller and Sally Aquino, Operation Manager

Last week, Locations agents and employees celebrated the talented team of professionals at Premier Title & Escrow with an office blessing from Corbett Kalama, president and CEO of RESCO, Inc., followed by a sunset pau hana at our Diamond Head office.

Premier Title & Escrow employees: Corey Anderson, Senior Escrow Officer; Liberty Himphayvanh, Escrow Officer; Jayna Agao, Escrow Assistant and Lynn Matsushima, Controller

Premier is locally owned by RESCO, Locations’ parent company, but, similar to Hawai’i Mortgage Group (another RESCO company), team members serve agents and clients from brokerages across Hawaii, and Premier’s awesome discounts are available to all clients.

Shelbie Matsuura, Junior Escrow Officer, Premier Title & Escrow; Judy E. Kumano, REALTOR, Locations; Kristin Mukai, REALTOR & Partner, Locations; Corey Anderson, Senior Escrow Officer, Premier Title & Escrow.

With more than 210 years of combined Hawaii title and escrow experience, the team of experts at Premier can also provide service in Ilocano, Tagalog, Thai, Laotian and Korean.

Current Premier Discounts

  • First-Time Homebuyer: 25% OFF* 
  • Government Employee Rate: 25% OFF* 
  • Short-Term Transaction: 50% OFF* 
  • Insured Owner Rate: 25% OFF* 
  • Investor’s Rate: 30% OFF* 
  • U.S. Armed Forces Rate: 30% OFF* 
  • Senior Citizen Rate: 25% OFF*

*Portion of policy premium

About Premier Title & Escrow

For more than 40 years, Premier Title & Escrow has been a cornerstone of the Hawaii real estate industry. As the only locally owned title and escrow company in the state, the Premier team takes great pride in their deep connection to Hawaii and many valued relationships with industry professionals—both within and outside of Locations.

Expertise in Complex Transactions

Premier specializes in managing complex transactions with unmatched efficiency and precision. Their team of experts is adept at navigating the intricacies of real estate deals to ensure that each transaction is executed smoothly and successfully. Their personalized, client-focused service guarantees a seamless real estate experience for both agents and clients, backed by extensive knowledge and expertise.

Comprehensive Escrow Services

Premier offers comprehensive escrow services that cover every financial aspect of a transaction. Their full-service escrow support is designed to provide agents and clients with peace of mind, knowing that every detail is meticulously managed for a successful closing.

Prompt Title Services

With Premier’s prompt and reliable title services, agents can provide their clients with clear and marketable titles to reduce the risk of future disputes and enhance client confidence.

Meet the Premier Team

Get to know the experts at Premier—click on a team member to learn more about them and get contact info.


We invite you to experience the Premier difference for yourself and discover how their expertise, dedication and aloha spirit can elevate your next real estate transaction!

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