Denise Nakanishi

As a full time real estate professional, my personal philosophy is that my job as an agent is to assist, not sell. As one of the top agents on the East side of the Big Island for many years, I have a depth of knowledge necessary for any buyer who is contemplating a purchase on the Big Island. I understand that making a purchase is not something that can be rushed. I am willing to spend time assisting buyers in all aspects of their purchase; whether it's financing, choosing the correct neighborhood or basic orientation/education about our island home. I work with a hand-picked team with whom I have complete confidence. Their able assistance allows me to focus my attention on the task at hand. It also allows for continuity in my absence. The series of articles I've authored over the past 10 years serve as a handy entertaining guide for buyers an sellers alike.

-Certified Residential Specialist
-Accredited Buyer's Respresentative
-Graduate Realtor Institute Certified
-Top 3% of all Presidential Agents Nationwide
-Prudential President's Circle 2001 & 2002
-Prudential Chairman's Circle 2003, 2004, 2005, & 2006
-Top Producer at Prudential Orchid Isle Properties from 2001-2006
-Twice Nominated at Realtor Associate and once as Realtor of the Year for the Hawai'i Island Board of Realtors
-2008-2010 member of the Board of Directors for the Hawai'i Island Board of Realtors
-Served on Hawai'i Island Board of Realtors MLS committee and Ethics commitee
-Member of the East Hawai'i Cultural Center Board of Directors
-Member of the Big Island Veterans' Memorial, Inc. Board of Directors, a non-profit organization involved in developing an affordable Veterans housing project.
-Veteran of United States Army (retired 1996)
-Licensed realtor since 1989