Brett Aka
Real Estate Agent & Team Lead
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty · Honolulu, HI
<p>Awards:</p> <p>Hawaii Business Magazine, Top Producer; Honolulu Magazine, Best in Real Estate 2015-2019; BHGRE Top 3% of Teams Nationwide; Aloha Aina Realtor Award Winner</p> <p>Brett's Comments:</p> <p>Aloha and thank you for viewing my profile! I am a full-time REALTOR® dedicated to providing top quality service in buying/selling real estate on Oahu. <b><i>I set myself apart with a unique approach to real estate. As a former Manager in the Honolulu Advisory Services practice at Ernst & Young, my long-term approach focuses on deep market analysis and managing risk through engagement with other professionals</i></b> (i.e. geotechnical engineers, electricians, attorneys, etc.). Further, my business background gives me the strategic negotiation skills necessary to set myself apart in the industry. I am proud of my production award with Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate (Top 3% nationwide); however, I am proud of his client-service awards, including Honolulu Magazine Best in Real Estate for 2015 - 2018 and am a Aloha ‘Āina REALTOR® Winner. Here is more about my approach to real estate: </p> <p><b><u>Business based on trust</u></b> – With my background as a Manager at Ernst & Young (EY), I have a very different approach to real estate, which sets me apart from other agents. At EY, I was only successful based on my ability to deliver the highest quality service and develop long-lasting relationships based on trust and commitment. I appreciate the chance to work with you to develop a similar relationship. </p> <p><b><u>A long term approach</u></b> – I take the time to understand my client's long term personal goals and work with them to align their real estate goals. I focus on educating my clients about the Oahu market, neighborhoods, etc. to allow them to make the best decision for themselves and their families. I'll tell it like it is, with only my client's best interest in mind.</p> <p><b><u>Strategic negotiations</u></b> – I set myself apart with my negotiation skills. I never negotiate from a weak position and work with my clients to develop the best negotiation strategy to fit their personal goals. I use data to support my position, such as comparable sale, number of offers, and days on market. Additionally, as a former consultant/auditor, I'm am often able to gather information from the other party to help my clients make the best decisions.</p> <p><b><u>A full service approach</u></b> – I am very detailed and am involved in every stage of the process. For example, I attend 100% of my client's home inspections and have a team of vendors (i.e. soils engineer, electrician, roofer, photographer, stager, etc.) ready to serve my clients. In every stage, I go above and beyond to serve my clients. </p> <p><b><u>Staging & Videography</u></b> – I offer complimentary supplementary staging and videography for 100% of my listings. These services are becoming exponentially more important, especially as we integrate them with our marketing platform.<br/></p> <p><b><u>"Quality in everything we do"</u></b> – This is actually Ernst & Young's phrase line; however, this philosophy is engrained in me. In real estate, the process is essentially the same, but as we discuss the various aspects of real estate, please ask me how my approach goes above and beyond.</p> <p>Please give me the opportunity to sit down with you and earn your trust!!!<br/></p>
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“Brett Aka and his team at REMAX Hawaii—Mari and Kelsey—were absolutely outstanding. They were always very friendly, professional, and incredibly detail-oriented throughout the entire process. Their patience in explaining the sales process and assisting us with the buyer’s questions and requests was invaluable. They also demonstrated deep knowledge of the Honolulu and Kakaako real estate markets, as well as strong connections with local realtors, lenders, and escrow companies, which gave us confidence every step of the way. My wife and I highly recommend Brett and his team to anyone seeking exceptional real estate service.”
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2026-01-05T12:51:00
“Brett is very knowledgeable about selling and buying properties on Oahu. It is always a pleasant experience working with Brett on our properties. I appreciate his insight into the current market. I also greatly rely on the knowledge he shares from all of the past properties that he has sold or bought with his clients. It is very helpful to learn from all of those experiences he has gathered over the years. ”
JustinKauwale
2025-04-13T12:48:00
“Brett had been recommended to me by a friend whom Brett had helped with the sale of his condo unit and subsequent purchase of a new one (with glowing recommendations, mind you). Brett helped me to buy the condo unit from my landlord from whom I'd been renting (this was my first real estate transaction). He had concerns regarding the age of the building, and made every effort to understand the history and management of the building in order to ensure that I understood the implications of my purchase. I don't believe many people would have gone to those lengths on a buyer's behalf. If you're looking for a real estate agent who is concerned about your long term interests in a purchase or sale, look no further than Brett Aka and his wonderful team of associates. They made bearable (and almost enjoyable), what would otherwise have been a stressful and disconcerting process.”
blaise haae
2022-01-23T13:30:00
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