What Does it Mean to be "Hawaii's Best" Real Estate Firm?

Locations was recently named Hawaii’s Best Real Estate Firm — First Place for the 14th year in a row by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. It’s an honor we take seriously, and we pride ourselves on being Hawaii’s Best real estate company in all that we do.

From providing our agents with the best opportunities for career advancement, to offering our clients the best homebuying or selling experience, we continuously strive to be “Hawaii’s Best.” But don’t just take our word for it—watch as our agents share what makes Locations “Hawaii’s Best” in their eyes.

The Best for our Agents

We provide our agents with the best tech tools, marketing resources, market research and transaction management services, because we believe that enabling agents to work smarter, not harder, leads to greater success and happiness. We also offer agents complimentary best-in-class coaching and training, and the opportunity to learn from seasoned mentors—it’s all part of our Better Together philosophy.

The Best for our Clients

At Locations, client satisfaction is paramount. Our goal is for each and every client to have the best possible real estate journey, from first-time homebuyers to experienced investors and luxury homeowners. That’s why we keep our clients informed and up to date on the Hawaii market through seminars, monthly housing reports and the Locations app. Nearly 100 percent of our clients say they would recommend Locations to friends and family, and 97 percent consider themselves to be “Extremely Satisfied” with their experience—and we wouldn’t settle for less!

Hawaii’s Best Realtor

While Locations—and Hawaii as a whole—have many experienced, hardworking and successful agents who prioritize client satisfaction above all else, only one agent can be voted Hawaii’s Best Realtor® – First Place by their loyal clients, colleagues and friends. This year, that agent is Locations Partner Cari Tanabe.

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of working with Cari, then you already know that she goes the extra mile for her clients, focusing on lifelong relationships, not quick sales. Since joining Locations in 2017, she’s earned numerous awards, including Locations’ Outstanding Achievement Award, risen to the ranks of top producer and earned partnership in the firm. A Locations Foundation Guardian Donor and Advisory Board member, as well as a mentor to newer agents, Cari is shining example the Locations spirit.

All in the Family

In addition to Locations’ 2024 Hawaii’s Best honor, we’re proud to celebrate the achievements of our charitable arm, the Locations Foundation, which was voted Hawaii’s Best Non-Profit – First Place for the fourth consecutive year, and our affiliate companies, Locations Property Management, voted Hawaii’s Best Property Management Company – First Place for the second year, and Premier Title & Escrow, voted Hawaii’s Best Title & Escrow Company – Finalist for two years running. “Hawaii’s Best” is more than a title to us—it’s a mantra embraced by all branches of the RESCO, Inc., ‘Ohana. We look forward to another year of being “Hawaii’s Best” to our agents, to our clients and to our community.


We invite you to discover for yourself what makes us “Hawaii’s Best”—book your confidential meeting and let us show you what sets Locations apart from the crowd!

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