The story behind
the authority
Awarded the technology honor across all BHG offices worldwide.
An Air Force brat who learned to see potential in every property
I grew up as an Air Force brat, moving state to state, country to country, as my father, a sergeant with five kids, bought distressed homes, renovated them into something beautiful, and sold them before the family moved on.
Watching him transform the worst house in every new town planted the seed that never left me. He did not have a real estate license. He did not have a degree in architecture. He had an eye for potential, a willingness to do the work, and the conviction that every property had a better version of itself waiting to be revealed.
I brought that same instinct to the Kohala Coast 43 years ago. Only instead of distressed homes in small towns, I found myself on the most beautiful coastline in the Pacific, helping people create multi-generational legacy retreat properties in some of the most prestigious resort communities in the world.
Today I sell dreams in Hawaii. But the foundation was laid in those small-town renovations, one property at a time, watching my father turn the worst house on the block into something people were proud to call home.
I stage every listing before it ever goes live
Before a sign ever goes in the ground, I stage. Sometimes the right approach is minimal, letting the architecture and the ocean views do the talking. Sometimes a home needs something more dramatic, a complete reimagining of a room so buyers can see what the property can be, not just what it is. Either way, staging is never an afterthought for me. It is part of the full-service approach to presenting a home at its absolute best.
That is why I keep my own warehouse of staging furniture and design resources instead of pulling whatever a rental company happens to have on hand. Every piece is chosen for the calm, sophisticated Kohala Coast aesthetic my buyers expect. When a listing goes live, it is not just cleaned and photographed. It is showcased.
The instinct goes straight back to my father. He bought distressed homes, renovated them into something beautiful, and sold them as the family moved on. Watching him transform the worst house in every new town taught me to see what a home could become long before it got there. That same eye for potential, and that same willingness to do the work, is exactly what I bring to staging my listings today.
To be the most trusted and knowledgeable advisor in Hawaii resort real estate, helping clients navigate not just the purchase, but every aspect of resort ownership with clarity, strategy, and aloha. And to lead the real estate industry into the AI era by proving that technology and genuine human expertise are not opposites, they are amplifiers.
Four decades of authority,
backed by the numbers
What I Tell Every Client
"I would rather lose a sale than have a client make a bad decision."
That is not a marketing line. After 43 years and $500 million in closed transactions, I have earned the right to tell the truth. My reputation is built on trust, and trust comes from saying what needs to be said, not what someone wants to hear.
Top Agent Magazine
Hawaii Edition
Eileen was selected for the cover of Top Agent Magazine's Hawaii Edition, recognizing her as one of the most influential and accomplished luxury real estate professionals in the state.
With 43 years on the Kohala Coast, $500M+ in career sales, and a reputation as the go-to advisor for complex resort ownership transactions, Eileen's selection reflects decades of trust earned with high-net-worth buyers, investors, and families seeking extraordinary properties on the Big Island.
The difference between
an agent and an advisor
Resort Insider Knowledge
30+ years as the sales person for five new developments at Mauna Kea and Mauna Lani. I know these properties before they were built, and I know the communities they created.
Ownership Structure Expertise
Trusts, LLCs, reverse 1031 exchanges, cross-state tax planning. I coordinate with attorneys, CPAs, and wealth managers to protect your investment.
AI-Era Market Intelligence
Nationally recognized AI educator for real estate. I use cutting-edge technology to market luxury homes worldwide and deliver insights no other broker can match.
Honest, Direct Guidance
Known locally as "the Mayor," I serve with discretion, deep market intelligence, and the kind of straight talk that only comes from four decades of earned trust.
Ready to work with someone who has
seen every market cycle?
Let's have a conversation about your goals. No pressure, no sales pitch. Just 43 years of honest guidance.