Wendy brings her "Client First" approach to everything she does. In the top BHGRE agents nationwide since joining the brokerage in 2016, keeping the best interest of her client’s top priority. A real estate professional with a BA in Economics from the University of Hawaii, Wendy takes a genuine interest in her clients’ goals with a commonsense approach to everything she does. Born & raised in Honolulu, Wendy understands the importance of investing in real estate, purchasing her first property more than 30 years ago. Whether you are looking for a home or investment, she is here to partner with you to reach your goals. Wendy obtained her Brokers License in 2023 & is committed to keeping up to date, educated & skilled to better serve & negotiate on behalf of her clients. 

Orchestrating every step of the transaction with diligence & attention to detail; from contracts, negotiations, home inspections, appraisals, listing prep, pre-listing renovations, staging, photographs, showings, signing and everything in between, all on behalf of her clients. She knows and appreciates the nuances of each neighborhood on Oahu and understands the importance of finding the right neighborhood & community when looking at properties. Wendy brings together industry experts and resources to help you make the most informed and educated real estate decision that is right for you. 

"It’s not just a property, it’s someone’s home, an investment, their future.”

Wendy makes herself readily available and responsive to her clients; timing in real estate can mean the difference in selling or finding the right property. She will be there to help you reach your goals on your timeline.

“Whenever the time is right for you, I’ll be here.” 

Personal Life:

Married to Architect Carl Akai & proud Mom to son, Carson, Wendy is an avid animal lover, keeping fit playing tennis, pickleball, yoga & keeping up with rescue dogs Dug & Dwight.

Membership and Affiliations:

•Honolulu Board of Realtors

•National Realtor Association

•Advantage Kokua Scholarship Committee

License:  

•Realtor Broker RB-23886

Education:

•University of Hawaii. BA in Economics 

Designations:  

•ABR - Accredited Buyer’s Representative

•SRES - Senior Real Estate Specialist

•SRS – Sellers Representative Specialist

Certified:

•RENE - Real Estate Negotiation Expert

•RSPS - Resort & Second Home Property Specialist

•SFR - Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource

Awards:

•2022 BHGRE Platinum Award

•2021 BHGRE Gold Award

•2020 BHGRE Silver Award

•2019 BHGRE Platinum Award

•2018 BHGRE Silver Award

•2017 BHGRE Silver Award

•2016 BHGRE Silver Award

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