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Meet JAMES CHAN Founding Member, Realtor Broker

Olivia Smith

Meet JAMES CHAN Founding Member, Realtor Broker

James's journey in Hawaii real estate began in 2002, where he honed his skills as an appraisal assistant, gaining an in-depth understanding of property values. This foundation propelled him into a sales career, culminating in a remarkable achievement: becoming the youngest Partner at Locations LLC, a position he held for nearly 15 years. His expertise and dedication led him to become a Founding Member of Compass Hawaii, further solidifying his position as a leader in the industry.

Now with 22 years of real estate experience, James is at the top of his craft and prides himself in thorough education, vast market knowledge, and truly helping his clients build wealth through real estate. In 2024, he was ranked #25 of all Oahu Realtors, which simply means that James is proven and has much technical and practical experience in many different realms of the business. James particularly loves construction and renovation projects as he has an affinity toward anything “DIY.”

“Thank you for taking the time to read about me. The opportunity to serve you as my client is a privilege that I believe needs to be earned. I hope to connect with you personally soon!”

THE POWER OF NUMBERS

$373M+

TOTAL
SALES VOLUME

556+

TOTAL
TRANSACTION COUNT

22

YEARS
IN BUSINESS

#25

RANKING
ON OAHU

#17

2025 YTD
ON OAHU

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

James and his team were exactly what we had hoped for when we decided to sell our condo. They were very professional and made all of our interactions feel like working with family. They put us first and made sure that we were taken care of. The sale went so well that we decided to purchase our new home with James, and he did not disappoint. We were able to get our home at a great price and the entire process was so smooth and painless. James and his team are so down to earth and good hearted that it was easy trusting them with our family’s homeownership goals. We would definitely recommend them to any of our family and friends. If we ever needed to jump back into the real estate market, James and his team would be our first choice.

James is our go-to realtor. He’s professional, warm, and cares about our best interest as a family. I’ll never forget how he helped us sell our house when we were overseas and on our family adventures. I trust him 100%!

I had an excellent experience working with James Chan! He was professional, responsive, and went above and beyond to make the entire process smooth and stress-free. His knowledge and attention to detail made all the difference, and I truly felt supported every step of the way. I couldn’t recommend him more highly!

I have had the privilege of working with James through a home purchase and a home sale and both experiences were great. He is so patient and knowledgable and works so well with all of the people involved in the process. I really enjoyed working with him and appreciated the feeling of trust. Buying and/or selling a home can be a very stressful thing to go through - Im fortunate that a friend recommended James to me years ago and we clicked so well. There is no where else I would ever turn for my real estate needs in Hawaii.

Excellent coordination and work ethics. Will definitely work with him again.

James is a super special customer service provider. He kept in touch with me and my family for years while we were away from Oahu. Upon return to Hawaii during the challenging real estate period of 2019-2020, James performed tremendously with screening of available properties and informing potential sellers about our family. He personally engaged himself with sellers, lenders, and the myriad service providers necessary to make the whole home purchase and move-in process the smoothest ever of the four I’ve experienced. He’s an All Star amongst “Five Star” performers.

James was a very diligent broker. He was very focused on doing everything necessary to make our house in Manoa sell even when the market was soft. We were happy with how the sale went and with the price we got for our house.

James was great to work with! Professional, reliable, and easy to communicate with.

James Chan helped us get an accepted offer on our dream home in a competitive market! He was thorough and available during the negotiations.

It was a pleasure working with James. My wife and I felt at ease throughout the entire process thanks to his guidance, expertise, and support. From selling our condo to purchasing our next home, James made every step smooth and stress free. His professionalism, efficiency, and clear communication gave us full confidence that we were in great hands. - Shaun & Polly

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