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It’s no secret: Ask anyone in the industry and they will tell you that Locations’ training and learning opportunities help Realtors® to grow their businesses faster and more effectively than any other training program.

Just like in real estate, the investments you make in your career today will pay dividends in the future.

Locations offers the most comprehensive market data of any real estate company in Hawaii.

Locations offers a variety of training resources, assets and client seminars to help you find new investor clients and re-engage with your current investor clients.

Being in the real estate business can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be. At Locations our agents benefit from a culture of shared learning and mentorship. By having an accountability partner, agents like Bryan Balisacan have grown their business into a career.

Our Transaction Management team has managed more than 30,000 sales, allowing our agents to focus on growing their business and improving their quality of life – not tedious paperwork. 

At Locations, whether you’re an experienced agent or new to the business, you’ll never be on your own. Our team of knowledgeable, non-selling Brokers-in-Charge are available on your schedule to assist you with contract writing, risk management and dispute resolution.

At Locations, you’re never on your own. Our team of coaches is only a knock, call or text away, ready to support our agents with the guidance, tools and encouragement needed to accelerate their business.

Get to know Atau, and see if he’d be the right real estate coach for you!

HI Now’s Rachel Pacarro talks with John Jacobson, Locations Lead Real Estate Research Analyst and Chad Takesue, Realtor®, Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Locations, as well as the 2022 President of the Honolulu Board of Realtors, for Locations’ first Oahu Real Estate Report Podcast episode. They discuss Hawaii’s real estate market, current competitive market conditions, key differences between Oahu neighborhoods, and what homebuyers can look forward to as we head into spring.

HI Now’s Kainoa Carlson, Locations Lead Real Estate Research Analyst John Jacobson and Locations Realtor® Carolina Cristancho deep dive on the real estate market on the North Shore of Oahu.

Locations Chief Operating Officer Chad Takesue and Locations Partner and Realtor® Priscilla Walthouse discuss the real estate market in Mililani.

Locations Lead Real Estate Research Analyst John Jacobson and Taizo Braden, Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications, discuss the Oahu condominium market, including the appeal of condo living, areas of opportunity and what to expect in 2023.

Are you a goal-oriented self-starter who’s looking for a rewarding (and lucrative!) career? If you enjoy meeting new people and helping them to meet their goals of homeownership and financial security, then real estate might be the perfect career for you!

In a changing market, how do you shift your business from “just surviving” to actually thriving? Experienced real estate agent and Locations Partner Susan Onishi Andrade has seen every kind of market in her more than 30-year career.

How does a new agent close 11 sales in Year One — during a changing market? Leeroy Kusto credits coaching, teamwork and plenty of sales opportunities at Locations for his remarkable success.

When the housing market slows, savvy real estate agents don’t lose business—they create it! Locations Partner and past Top 100 Realtor® Bryan Balisacan shares the five sales skills that have helped him to succeed, even in transitioning markets.

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Better Together Podcast and Locations!

Hear how expert coaching helped experienced Locations agent Lindsey Itamoto break out of her professional rut (and break her own sales records).

A Transaction Manager (TM) is a must for any busy real estate agent who wants to grow their business while still enjoying time with family and friends, hobbies and all that life in Hawaii has to offer!

Whew—that’s a wrap on the first season of the Locations’ Better Together Podcast! We had a blast recording Season 1 of the pod, and we hope that you enjoyed tuning in.

In today’s crowded real estate industry, it’s not enough to just have a social media account—you need a social media presence. In this episode, learn how two Locations agents are using social media to close more sales and grow their brands.

Frequent and clear communication with your escrow officer is key to a quick and hassle-free closing for you and your clients. In short, the better your relationship with your escrow officer, the better their relationship with your clients will be.

Research shows that having a mentor can significantly improve career advancement and satisfaction. Although similar to coaching, which Locations offers to all agents at no cost, mentorship is a deeper, long-lasting relationship that supports professional and personal growth.

A good leader can run a company, but a great leader can transform it. Locations’ rich tradition of innovative and inspiring leadership has been key to our success since our founding more than 50 years ago. Hear how our newest leader, Corbett Kalama, is poised to take the firm to the next level.

Learn how real estate agents can leverage the power of Chat GPT and other artificial intelligence to work faster and smarter, not harder.

Hear from three real estate agents who are using AI to write polished emails, appealing listing descriptions and even blog posts.

Locations Lead Real Estate Analyst John Jacobson provides an overview of the Oahu real estate market, shares tips for agents, buyers and sellers, and highlights the data tools and resources that only Locations offers.

Hear how one real estate agent used Locations’ research to wow his clients and earn new business.

At Locations, we cherish our traditions, and one of our most cherished traditions is our annual company picnic at Shriners Beach Park in Waimanalo.

In a changing market, highly successful agents understand the importance of effective marketing to reach more buyers and sell more homes.

The Locations Foundation, the charitable arm of Locations, awarded more than $30,000 in funds and supplies to local child-focused nonprofits and educators in July 2023 to support learning and positive relationships for keiki across Hawaii.

 

Hear how Broker-in-Charge Darryl Macha was able to keep his business on track during one of the busiest years of his career, thanks to the guidance and ample resources he found at Locations.

A decade after launching her real estate career at Locations, Anina Quaranto is coming into her own (and paying it forward, too)!

A challenging transaction led Noa Hussey to Locations; our values are why he’s stayed.

Regina Mass spent her entire 28-year career in real estate at Locations, so when it came time to retire, she was apprehensive about her next steps. But thanks to the Locations Legacy Program, Regina is able to enjoy retirement, knowing that she can supplement her Social Security income by referring her friends and former clients to Locations.

Our proven tech tools enable Locations agents to stand out in a competitive industry.

In the competitive world of real estate, building a successful business requires innovative strategies to attract and retain clients. At Locations, we’ve developed a winning formula that not only empowers our clients but also propels our agents to new career heights, and our signature real estate seminars are a cornerstone of this strategy.

At Locations, we take pride in setting the industry standard for market research, and we’re privileged to share our knowledge with fellow professionals.

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.

With the deadline to implement the business practice changes the National Association of Realtors® agreed to last spring quickly approaching, Locations brokers and coaches are working overtime to ensure agents are prepared.

Get to know Noa, and see if he’d be the right real estate coach for you!

It’s Business Planning Season at Locations: A time for our agents, with the support of their coach, to identify their goals for the coming year and plot out a path to achieve them. Planning ahead empowers agents to navigate a changing market with confidence and stay on track to reach long-term objectives.

Locations Partner and “Hawaii’s Best Realtor” Cari Tanabe creates a vision board—a visual representation of her goals—as part of her annual business planning and refers to it throughout the year to stay engaged and on track.