Passion for People + Real Estate
Wayne is passionate about people and real estate, and it shows! He believes genuine care is the key to great results. With his legal training and global experience, Wayne helps clients see the bigger picture when closing real estate transactions. This unique combination of knowledge, experience, and perspective drives client satisfaction, repeat business, and referrals. Want more references? Call Wayne at (808) 225-2388 or e-mail at [email protected].
Testimonials
"Wayne’s knowledge and professionalism gave me confidence that he was the right person to manage the listing and sale of my home. He was completely forthright and reliable, handling every aspect of the transaction. I have recommended him to friends and colleagues and will gladly continue to do so."
Kathy Nelson
VP/Director of Advancement, Punahou School
Honolulu, Hawaii
"Wayne Chi went above and beyond to help us secure our property. Because of his relationship with the seller's agent, we were able to beat out an all cash offer. Wayne also introduced us to his contractor who did an amazing job with renovating our entire unit in a very timely manner. Wayne's contacts on the island made a HUGE difference for us. He's a great realtor/friend to have on island. We would highly recommend him to anyone who wants the best of the best!"
Lisa and Kent
Realtor and IT Executive
San Diego
"It's hard to know where to begin with describing what Wayne offers his clients but he exceeded our expectations at every turn of the way in respect to finding our home, purchasing our home, and even in terms of improving our home.
Wayne is an exceptional realtor and person: he is hardworking, smart, innovative, and experienced and above all he treated us as his Ohana throughout the home purchasing process.
We can only speak to our experience buying a home in Hawaii, but we moved from a less expensive market and had pretty low expectations of what we may be able to buy here. We are now the proud owners of our dream home because Wayne had the foresight to take us to the property in the first place and describe what was possible. He was spot on in terms of how the house fits our family as well as its value as an investment.
You know someone is brilliant at what they do when they make it look easy, and our transaction was far from easy with suspected foundation issues, a reluctant underwriter, and challenging sellers. Wayne kept us well-informed of the twists and turns in buying our home and yet sheltered us from unnecessary stress and anxiety whenever possible.
Wayne is the complete package as a realtor and also a complete joy to be around. What else could you ask for?"
Jim and Derek
Airline Executive and Educator
Portland, Oregon
"We can't speak highly enough of our experience with Wayne Chi. What I love the most about Wayne was his energy. He always had a positive attitude and would assure us that if we didn't get the house that there will be another one bigger and better. We were first time homebuyers with little knowledge in what to expect and what would be the right place for us. Wayne did a good job getting us all the resources we needed to have a good first time buying experience. Wayne exceeded our expectations. He was very knowledgeable, honest and respectful. He was always available any time of the day and he was very patient with our crazy busy schedule. He would make arrangements to accommodate our schedule. I highly recommend Wayne Chi, because of him we are now proud homeowners of a beautiful home in Hawaii."
Dr. and Mrs. Ngwanyam
Radiologist and Nurse
Boston, Massachusetts
"Wayne Chi is incredible. Not only is he the most knowledgeable Realtor around, he also makes the entire process of finding a home easy, stress-free and fun. We were expecting to feel anxious and overwhelmed when looking for a condo to buy in Honolulu. Instead, we got to visit amazing options with Wayne as our expert and attentive guide. He explained the pros, cons, things to look for and listened carefully to our reactions, what we liked, and didn’t like. In just one weekend, he found us the perfect apartment. And his magic didn't stop there. He guided us step-by-step through the whole process of making an offer, securing a loan, and finally purchasing our new condo. As first time buyers, we would have been lost without him. We could not be happier and cannot recommend Wayne enough. THANK YOU WAYNE!!”
Dr. and Mrs. Veillet-Chowdhury
Cardiologist and Human Rights Advocate
Rockville, Maryland and Paris, France
"Wayne was very prompt and attentive to our needs, extremely knowledgable of the market, and is very personable. He facilitated for us an amazing deal for the home of our dreams in Hawaii. The escrow process was made easy and online, with an organized schedule that Wayne tended to. He gave us outstanding advice throughout the home buying process that truly made the process easy. He was always available for questions, responsive, and always thinking positively. We look forward to working with him again in the future and will recommend him highly to other home buyers and sellers!"
Dr. and Mrs. Harvey
OBGYN and Surgical/Trauma ICU Doctor and Trauma Nurse
Southern California and Bangkok, Thailand
"Wayne being born and raised in Hawaii, and who grew up in a family of Realtors, offers extensive experience and in depth knowledge of the Hawaii real estate market. The most important part of finding a home that is perfect for our family was in the negotiation process. Wayne did an outstanding job using his excellent people and negotiation skills to have made our offer happen on our terms. Wayne is bilingual and also holds a law degree which is essential for this type of significant purchase. We have purchased and sold several homes on the U.S. mainland and I believe Wayne is the best Realtor we ever worked with."
Dr. and Mrs. Alam,
Lead Microvascular Surgeon on the first human face transplant in the U.S. and the world's first near-total facial transplant
Cleveland, Ohio
"WE LOVE WAYNE CHI!
He always greeted us with such great glee,
We had a small budget
So the sale price he assured us he could nudge it,
With Wayne we did speak
Of a place we found in about a week,
Finding such a bargain surely you will agree
Since prices are usually quite high in Waikiki!"
Dr. Valenta and Dr. Spina
Neurologist and Neuropsychologist
Johannesburg, South Africa
"Wayne J. Chi is a knowledgeable, timely, and professional Realtor who facilitates transactions while maintaining the Aloha spirit. My family made our Hawaii condo purchase while living overseas. Wayne understood our goals, showed us homes that were a great fit for our needs, and worked around our schedules to get us to closing. I would recommend him to anyone purchasing in Hawaii.
Mr. Stadler and Ms. Iriberri,
Samsung Electronics Global Strategist and Consultant
Seoul, South Korea
"I chose Wayne to represent me as a buyer because of his sheer attitude and above and beyond service in assisting me with my first home purchase. I highly recommend Wayne for anyone looking to purchase their first home."
Mr. Choe
Hawaii Army National Guard
Honolulu, Hawaii
"We are so happy right now! Our new home is JUST BEAUTIFUL! I know we were discerning and selective, but everything worked out in the end and you were a big part of that! Thank you for everything. You are a friend to both of us."
Mr. and Mrs. Demasi,
Facebook Engineer and Writer
Sao Paulo, Brazil
"Thanks again Wayne for all your hard work and for helping us get this property! With several multiple offers, we absolutely would not have secured this home without your help and insight. We will absolutely send referrals your way."
Mr. and Mrs. Eliasoph
Gaming Agency Director and Design School Manager
New York, New York
"We were very pleased with the time and effort that Wayne put into helping us find a great house. He went above and beyond the call of duty to take care of us. If we had questions and needed his assistance, he drove over 30 miles late at night to meet with us. He was patient and well-informed. He made us feel as though we were his only client. Besides being a delight to work with, he is smart, savvy, and super organized. We appreciate his diligence, sensitivity, positive approach, and unflagging good humor. Somewhere in the process Wayne went from being our real estate agent to being our friend. We offer our highest recommendation for Wayne."
Mr. and Mrs. Ferrer,
Nuclear Engineer and Executive Assistant
Manila, Philippines
"Wayne helped us purchase our first property. His knowledge of the real estate market and his energetic negotiation style allowed us to make the right choice for the best price. Wayne also advised us through the escrow process and made sure we had everything we needed to complete the sale. We couldn't have imagined a better first home buying experience."
Mr. and Dr. Gaspar-Oishi,
Trauma Nurse and OBGYN Doctor
Toronto, Canada
"Wayne was truly exceptional. His meticulous preparations prior to listing, his attention to detail, and his outstanding pricing research contributed to a swift sale at our desired price point. Wayne understood our goals for the home sale, which allowed him to tailor his selling strategy to meet our needs. In addition, Wayne was present throughout the entire closing process. He kept us updated at every step and made sure that the buyers stuck to the agreed upon timeline. However, it was the little extras that truly made his services unique, such as finding a new loving owner for our cat, who could not come with us to our new place."
Mr. and Dr. Gaspar-Oishi,
Trauma Nurse and OBGYN Doctor
Toronto, Canada
"Wayne’s positive attitude and precision got the job done! Wayne told me in advance what to expect and smoothed out all the road bumps. He truly cares about his clients and is passionate about real estate. Wayne excels at what he does!"
Ms. Oshiro
Nurse Practitioner/PhD Candidate
Osaka, Japan
“Wayne is extremely patient and very knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate. Since we are busy with work in China, we found Wayne’s extraordinary follow-up and communication skills a huge time saver. He gave us a detailed analysis on each property and even flew to China to meet with us which saved us a lot of time. We made our final decision quickly putting our trust in Wayne and purchased our house sight unseen. Even after closing, Wayne helped us with the bank, insurance, post office, water and electric set-up, and referred great contractors. With Wayne, the house purchase was so easy and interesting. We simply took the key and moved into the house. We really appreciate what Wayne has done for us.”
Mr. and Mrs. Hu
CEO and COO of a major Global Oil/Gas Industry Supplier
Shanghai, China
“We are Wayne's repeat clients because of his strong work ethics, diligence, and effective advocacy. Wayne is also a real estate investor so he understands what we, as investors, need and want. He gets it. One time we called Wayne while abroad and told him about a property we were interested in. He was the very first person to show up at the first open so even with 11 multiple offers, half of which were above the asking price and in cash,Wayne secured the deal for us! Because of Wayne, this is easily one of our best investments. We wholeheartedly recommend Wayne.”
Mr. and Dr. Ang, PhD
Food Scientists (retired)
Taipei, Taiwan
Kathy Nelson
VP/Director of Advancement, Punahou School
Honolulu, Hawaii
"Wayne Chi went above and beyond to help us secure our property. Because of his relationship with the seller's agent, we were able to beat out an all cash offer. Wayne also introduced us to his contractor who did an amazing job with renovating our entire unit in a very timely manner. Wayne's contacts on the island made a HUGE difference for us. He's a great realtor/friend to have on island. We would highly recommend him to anyone who wants the best of the best!"
Lisa and Kent
Realtor and IT Executive
San Diego
"It's hard to know where to begin with describing what Wayne offers his clients but he exceeded our expectations at every turn of the way in respect to finding our home, purchasing our home, and even in terms of improving our home.
Wayne is an exceptional realtor and person: he is hardworking, smart, innovative, and experienced and above all he treated us as his Ohana throughout the home purchasing process.
We can only speak to our experience buying a home in Hawaii, but we moved from a less expensive market and had pretty low expectations of what we may be able to buy here. We are now the proud owners of our dream home because Wayne had the foresight to take us to the property in the first place and describe what was possible. He was spot on in terms of how the house fits our family as well as its value as an investment.
You know someone is brilliant at what they do when they make it look easy, and our transaction was far from easy with suspected foundation issues, a reluctant underwriter, and challenging sellers. Wayne kept us well-informed of the twists and turns in buying our home and yet sheltered us from unnecessary stress and anxiety whenever possible.
Wayne is the complete package as a realtor and also a complete joy to be around. What else could you ask for?"
Jim and Derek
Airline Executive and Educator
Portland, Oregon
"We can't speak highly enough of our experience with Wayne Chi. What I love the most about Wayne was his energy. He always had a positive attitude and would assure us that if we didn't get the house that there will be another one bigger and better. We were first time homebuyers with little knowledge in what to expect and what would be the right place for us. Wayne did a good job getting us all the resources we needed to have a good first time buying experience. Wayne exceeded our expectations. He was very knowledgeable, honest and respectful. He was always available any time of the day and he was very patient with our crazy busy schedule. He would make arrangements to accommodate our schedule. I highly recommend Wayne Chi, because of him we are now proud homeowners of a beautiful home in Hawaii."
Dr. and Mrs. Ngwanyam
Radiologist and Nurse
Boston, Massachusetts
"Wayne Chi is incredible. Not only is he the most knowledgeable Realtor around, he also makes the entire process of finding a home easy, stress-free and fun. We were expecting to feel anxious and overwhelmed when looking for a condo to buy in Honolulu. Instead, we got to visit amazing options with Wayne as our expert and attentive guide. He explained the pros, cons, things to look for and listened carefully to our reactions, what we liked, and didn’t like. In just one weekend, he found us the perfect apartment. And his magic didn't stop there. He guided us step-by-step through the whole process of making an offer, securing a loan, and finally purchasing our new condo. As first time buyers, we would have been lost without him. We could not be happier and cannot recommend Wayne enough. THANK YOU WAYNE!!”
Dr. and Mrs. Veillet-Chowdhury
Cardiologist and Human Rights Advocate
Rockville, Maryland and Paris, France
"Wayne was very prompt and attentive to our needs, extremely knowledgable of the market, and is very personable. He facilitated for us an amazing deal for the home of our dreams in Hawaii. The escrow process was made easy and online, with an organized schedule that Wayne tended to. He gave us outstanding advice throughout the home buying process that truly made the process easy. He was always available for questions, responsive, and always thinking positively. We look forward to working with him again in the future and will recommend him highly to other home buyers and sellers!"
Dr. and Mrs. Harvey
OBGYN and Surgical/Trauma ICU Doctor and Trauma Nurse
Southern California and Bangkok, Thailand
"Wayne being born and raised in Hawaii, and who grew up in a family of Realtors, offers extensive experience and in depth knowledge of the Hawaii real estate market. The most important part of finding a home that is perfect for our family was in the negotiation process. Wayne did an outstanding job using his excellent people and negotiation skills to have made our offer happen on our terms. Wayne is bilingual and also holds a law degree which is essential for this type of significant purchase. We have purchased and sold several homes on the U.S. mainland and I believe Wayne is the best Realtor we ever worked with."
Dr. and Mrs. Alam,
Lead Microvascular Surgeon on the first human face transplant in the U.S. and the world's first near-total facial transplant
Cleveland, Ohio
"WE LOVE WAYNE CHI!
He always greeted us with such great glee,
We had a small budget
So the sale price he assured us he could nudge it,
With Wayne we did speak
Of a place we found in about a week,
Finding such a bargain surely you will agree
Since prices are usually quite high in Waikiki!"
Dr. Valenta and Dr. Spina
Neurologist and Neuropsychologist
Johannesburg, South Africa
"Wayne J. Chi is a knowledgeable, timely, and professional Realtor who facilitates transactions while maintaining the Aloha spirit. My family made our Hawaii condo purchase while living overseas. Wayne understood our goals, showed us homes that were a great fit for our needs, and worked around our schedules to get us to closing. I would recommend him to anyone purchasing in Hawaii.
Mr. Stadler and Ms. Iriberri,
Samsung Electronics Global Strategist and Consultant
Seoul, South Korea
"I chose Wayne to represent me as a buyer because of his sheer attitude and above and beyond service in assisting me with my first home purchase. I highly recommend Wayne for anyone looking to purchase their first home."
Mr. Choe
Hawaii Army National Guard
Honolulu, Hawaii
"We are so happy right now! Our new home is JUST BEAUTIFUL! I know we were discerning and selective, but everything worked out in the end and you were a big part of that! Thank you for everything. You are a friend to both of us."
Mr. and Mrs. Demasi,
Facebook Engineer and Writer
Sao Paulo, Brazil
"Thanks again Wayne for all your hard work and for helping us get this property! With several multiple offers, we absolutely would not have secured this home without your help and insight. We will absolutely send referrals your way."
Mr. and Mrs. Eliasoph
Gaming Agency Director and Design School Manager
New York, New York
"We were very pleased with the time and effort that Wayne put into helping us find a great house. He went above and beyond the call of duty to take care of us. If we had questions and needed his assistance, he drove over 30 miles late at night to meet with us. He was patient and well-informed. He made us feel as though we were his only client. Besides being a delight to work with, he is smart, savvy, and super organized. We appreciate his diligence, sensitivity, positive approach, and unflagging good humor. Somewhere in the process Wayne went from being our real estate agent to being our friend. We offer our highest recommendation for Wayne."
Mr. and Mrs. Ferrer,
Nuclear Engineer and Executive Assistant
Manila, Philippines
"Wayne helped us purchase our first property. His knowledge of the real estate market and his energetic negotiation style allowed us to make the right choice for the best price. Wayne also advised us through the escrow process and made sure we had everything we needed to complete the sale. We couldn't have imagined a better first home buying experience."
Mr. and Dr. Gaspar-Oishi,
Trauma Nurse and OBGYN Doctor
Toronto, Canada
"Wayne was truly exceptional. His meticulous preparations prior to listing, his attention to detail, and his outstanding pricing research contributed to a swift sale at our desired price point. Wayne understood our goals for the home sale, which allowed him to tailor his selling strategy to meet our needs. In addition, Wayne was present throughout the entire closing process. He kept us updated at every step and made sure that the buyers stuck to the agreed upon timeline. However, it was the little extras that truly made his services unique, such as finding a new loving owner for our cat, who could not come with us to our new place."
Mr. and Dr. Gaspar-Oishi,
Trauma Nurse and OBGYN Doctor
Toronto, Canada
"Wayne’s positive attitude and precision got the job done! Wayne told me in advance what to expect and smoothed out all the road bumps. He truly cares about his clients and is passionate about real estate. Wayne excels at what he does!"
Ms. Oshiro
Nurse Practitioner/PhD Candidate
Osaka, Japan
“Wayne is extremely patient and very knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate. Since we are busy with work in China, we found Wayne’s extraordinary follow-up and communication skills a huge time saver. He gave us a detailed analysis on each property and even flew to China to meet with us which saved us a lot of time. We made our final decision quickly putting our trust in Wayne and purchased our house sight unseen. Even after closing, Wayne helped us with the bank, insurance, post office, water and electric set-up, and referred great contractors. With Wayne, the house purchase was so easy and interesting. We simply took the key and moved into the house. We really appreciate what Wayne has done for us.”
Mr. and Mrs. Hu
CEO and COO of a major Global Oil/Gas Industry Supplier
Shanghai, China
“We are Wayne's repeat clients because of his strong work ethics, diligence, and effective advocacy. Wayne is also a real estate investor so he understands what we, as investors, need and want. He gets it. One time we called Wayne while abroad and told him about a property we were interested in. He was the very first person to show up at the first open so even with 11 multiple offers, half of which were above the asking price and in cash,Wayne secured the deal for us! Because of Wayne, this is easily one of our best investments. We wholeheartedly recommend Wayne.”
Mr. and Dr. Ang, PhD
Food Scientists (retired)
Taipei, Taiwan