I see my role as a real estate broker as a connector between people and ʻāina — between a person or family and the place they’ll call home. Everyone comes with a story, and I try to understand what matters most before I start giving advice. From there, I’m genuinely looking out for my clients. If I’m working with a buyer and something doesn’t feel right, I’ll be the first to speak up. If I’m working with a seller and I see ways to add value, I’m right there too. I’m not just here for the sale — I’m here to look out for you.
I’m your Hāmākua real estate expert. I live in Laupāhoehoe and my office is in Honokaʻa. Since 2014, I’ve focused on learning the Hāmākua Coast from Waimea to Hilo — the climate pockets, the neighborhoods, the quirks, the water realities, and what actually matters day-to-day once you own the property. I love sharing what I know with people who feel drawn to this area of the island.
These days, I intentionally work with a small number of clients at a time so I can stay hands-on and present. I don’t use assistants — you work directly with me the whole way through. I take the cost of buying and selling seriously, and I treat it like it’s my own money on the line – striving to help you make decisions you’ll feel good about later.
Outside of real estate, my kids come first. My family and I live off-grid, and I’m involved in stewarding the ʻāina we’re fortunate to care for. I value a healthy and simple life, and that perspective carries into how I work and how I show up for clients.
Whether you’re buying or selling — land, a family home, or something complex — my goal is to be a resource you can rely on. Sometimes that means telling someone not to sell/buy, or being upfront if I don’t think I’m the best fit for what you need. Either way, I’ll always look out for you.
If you’re thinking about making a move, or just want to talk story, reach out. Let’s connect and see how I can help with your ʻāina needs — no pressure.
Aloha,
Danny Ishikawa
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What my clients are saying...
Dan was instrumental in the buying process for our forever home in Kapulena. The seller was very challenging to work with, and there were some title issues as well. Dan was very skilled at articulating to us the costs and benefits of different negotiation positions, allowing us to make fully informed decisions. He was very patient with our questions, have nearly all answers close at hand. For the few questions he could not answer right away, he was quick to admit it, and then sought out the answer ASAP. Dan was always very responsive to our emails and phone calls, usually getting back to us within an hour if he did not answer immediately. I would strongly recommend Dan to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
I highly recommend Dan for any and all of your real estate needs. He has assisted me in buying and selling several homes over the years. He is extremely dependable, showing up on time and following through when there are issues to look into. He also values communication and keeps me informed about the closing process. Having tried several different real estate agents before finding Dan I can honestly say that communication and dependability are not valued equally by all agents. I am not only a client of Dan's but I am also a real estate appraiser and consider Dan a great resource for local information and greatly appreciate the fact that I can contact him when I have questions and know that I will be able to reach him. Dan's a great guy and easy to work with and when he is representing me I am confident that he has my best interest in mind.