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Arlene Kim-Kawamoto, 2023 REBI Chapter President

3/8/2023

 
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Arlene has been a Realtor and licensed broker serving Hawaii for 32 years. Born and raised on the island of Oahu, I am very familiar with Oahu market trends, the diversity of our people and their needs. She finds it a joy in helping people find the property that suits them best.  There's nothing more rewarding to me than a satisfied customer! 

In March of 2008, Arlene wanted to test the waters with Point of Sail Realty. With 30+ years as a licensed Real Estate agent and 19+ years of Broker experience she decided it was time to set sail. Her vision of the company was to meet the needs of clients and customers with honesty and integrity, which POSR continues to exceed. Because 2008 was a time of economic hardship, Arlene believes POSR was built to succeed and exists as a reminder of regrowth in our economy, families, and above all…beliefs. 

We are like sailboats on the Sea of Life…riding every high trough with humbleness and pushing through the low trough with humility. 

Joan Matsuoka, 2021 & 2022 REBI Chapter President

12/18/2020

 
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Joan is a local girl who went to Aiea High School.  She earned degrees in Fashion Design Merchandizing, Accounting, English Literature, and Nursing.  Her first job out of college was nursing in the surgical unit at Queen’s Medical Center, and then moved to public health in the 90’s and did medical coding.  In 2001 she decided to go into real estate because she was looking for a “fun job”.  She started with
Watanabe International, and also was an agent for, Ivy K Realty, Keller Williams and now with Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties.

Her hobbies include bowling, drinking large amounts of tea at Starbucks, Aiea, and watching Korean Soap Operas on her iPad.  And speaking of that iPad, Joan is a great social media guru.  She has a presence in Twitter, Facebook and probably Instagram, and through the years of volunteering has earned the name, “Mama Joan”

Before REBI, Joan served heavily for the Hawaii Aloha Chapter of CRS first as the Advertising chair in 2007, which lead to becoming President in 2010.  After her presidency she was appointed to various National CRS committees till today.  She was awarded the prestigious CRS of the Year award in 2015. 

In addition to serving on HAR committees such as Standard Forms and Education, Joan’s volunteerism is not limited to real estate.  She serves as a leader at Pearlside Church and helps with the Alzheimer Association and Project Hawaii.

Fuku Puckett your 2020 Hawaii Chapter REBI President

6/22/2020

 
PictureFuku Puckett 2020 Hawaii Chapter REBI President

​​Aloha I’m Fuku Puckett your Hawaii Chapter REBI president and I just wanted to touch base with you, our member, to give you an update of our activities. 
 
First, due to the pandemic and current shut down, the Hawaii REBI Annual Golf tournament to benefit the Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation that was scheduled for July 24 has been postponed until next year.  This is a very important event for us as it raises thousands of dollars for HCCF so we will be looking for everyone’s support next year. 
 
Secondly all live classes will be postponed until next year since the use of venues is uncertain and the safety of our members is important. The REBI board has decided that the prudent thing to do is to postpone the live in person trainings until next year and hopefully things are more settled.  We look forward to bringing in dynamic instructors that will share their knowledge and help us grow and maintain our businesses. 
 
Meanwhile, we will be delivering several hot-topic webinars so that we can stay engaged with you.  Please join us for upcoming opportunities to connect.
 
We are in an ever changing situation and looking forward to getting back to normal after restrictions are lifted. Stay safe and stay positive.  Aloha 

In Memory of John Harris, Past President of Hawai‘i CRB Chapter.

6/22/2020

 
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​It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 2010 Chapter President.  John Harris on May 15, 2020.
 
John graduated from Pomona College in 1993 with a B.A. in English. He worked at RE/MAX Honolulu as their business manager and computer consultant before joining the REALTOR® profession and becoming its Broker/Owner.
 
John dedicated a great deal of his time to the future of the industry and profession. He had an extensive list of volunteer history with the local, state, and national level of associations and Institutes. Notable appointments or titles include Hawai‘i CRB Chapter President (2010), CRB National Board (2012-2013), RPAC Major Investor (2017-2020), NAR RPAC Major Investor Council (2018-2020), and President of Hawai‘i REALTORS® (2019). At the time of his passing, he was carrying out the duties of Immediate Past President with Hawai‘i REALTORS®.
 
Last year, the Board of Directors approved the renaming of the Annual Pinnacle Award to the Stewart L. Wade Pinnacle Award honoring the man who started our Chapter in Hawaii.  John was the first recipient of the re-named award and was proud to receive it as it was presented by Stewart Wade’s beloved wife, Cecilia Christenson Wade.  He said, “Receiving this award re-named after Stewart and having it handed over to me by Ceci, makes this award even more special.”
 
John also had a generous heart being our perpetual Long Drive sponsor for our Annual Golf Benefit for the Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation for many years.  He was also a long time contributor of the Children’s Miracle Network.
 
He is remembered fondly for his quick wit, affable personality, and talent for singing. He was also a strong leader with a creative spirit that pushed others to improve and innovate. His years of service wove his spirit into the foundation of our association and he will be with us in this way as we work toward creating the vision that he helped build.
We ask that our REALTOR® community please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this difficult time.
 
John Harris REALTOR®, CRB, CRS
2019 – Stewart L. Wade Pinnacle Award, Hawai‘i REBI Chapter
2019 – Congratulatory Certificate from Hawai‘i State House of Representatives
2017 – Graduate of Hawai‘i Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy
2012 – Broker/Owner of the Year (Large Market), RE/MAX California & Hawai‘i
2010 – Certified Residential Specialist Designation
2009 – RE/MAX Hall of Fame, RE/MAX International
2007 – Multi-Office Operation of the Year, RE/MAX California & Hawai‘i
2006 – Recruiter of the Year, RE/MAX California & Hawai‘i
2003 – Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager Designation
2000 – “40 Under 40” Class of 2000, Pacific Business News
1998 – Aloha ‘Aina Awards Program – Newcomer of the Year, Honolulu Board of REALTORS®
 

Hawaii REBI Chapter Announces 2020 Board

6/22/2020

 
President 
Fukuyuki PUckett, ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI, SRES
Summit Realty, LLC

Immediate Past President
Duke Kimhan, ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI, SRES, CDPE, BPO
HI Pacific Property Management

President Elect
Joan Matsuoka, CIPS, CRB, CRS, GRI
Coldwell Banker Pacific Prop.

Treasurer
Arlene Kim-Kawamoto
Point of Sail Realty

Secretary
Leonie Lam, CRB
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty
 
ADMINISTRATOR
Crystal Lancaster
crb@hawaiirealtors.com


COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Education & Program:
Caryl Arquette, CRB, SRES
Arquette Properties, Inc.

Membership:
Elaine Peterson, CRB, CRS, GRI
Peterson Properties of Hawaii

Nominating:
Duke Kimhan, ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI, SRES, CDPE, BPO
HI Pacific Property Management​
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Congratulations to John Harris who received the Hawaii REBI Chapter 2019 Stewart L. Wade Pinnacle Award

12/18/2019

 
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2019 Check Presentation to HCCF

2/27/2018

 
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Hawaii Children's Cancer Foundation was presented with a check from the Hawaii REBI Chapter.
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