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Brandon Sakata - Compass Hawaii

Upon graduating, he started his career in Marketing at Hilton Grand Vacations, a timeshare subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide.

“Brandon Sakata exemplifies integrity, energy, and hard work in every detail of your real estate transaction”

Brandon is deeply connected to Hawaii, having been born and raised on the North Shore of Oahu and having lived here all his life. Prior to real estate, Brandon attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where he graduated with a degree in Marketing from the Shidler College of Business in

2011. His time at Hilton Grand Vacations taught him strict work ethic, determination, persistence, and a heightened knowledge of Marketing. Opportunity arose, and Brandon took a new position at Outrigger Hotels on their Online Marketing Team. As their Global Marketing Coordinator, he played an instrumental role in generating sales for Outrigger Hotels through online marketing campaigns. It was in 2015 when Brandon decided to change careers and pursue Real Estate, something that he was always passionate about since purchasing his first property in 2013. Ever since starting his career in real estate 2015, Brandon has utilized his Marketing knowledge and strong work ethic to excel as a Realtor. Over the years, he has continued to improve on his business, winning prestigious awards marking milestones in his career. Brandon’s mission in helping first-time homebuyers has also led to a proficiency in understanding and helping clients get into new projects such as Kapiolani Residence, Ke Kilohana, and The Central Ala Moana, to name a few. In 2019 Brandon was honored to be selected as one of the sales associates for Ililani, a new development in Kakaʻako. Through his efforts on the project, he successfully sold $69,626,700 in volume, representing 118 units (77 affordable and 41 market), which accounted for over one-third of the building’s 328 units. Brandon strongly believes in the value that comes with homeownership on our lovely island. His experience as a first-time homebuyer was a focal point in his career change. He recognizes and values the trust his clients place in him throughout any transaction and strives every day to exceed their expectations. Brandon listens to his clients' wants and needs to achieve the best outcome in any real estate transaction and does his best to ensure that the home-buying or selling process is fun, easy, and stress-free. Brandon’s exceptional understanding of Hawaii's real estate market combined with outstanding client service makes him your premier Hawaii Realtor.

06/12/2026

🏆 Honored to Be Recognized in the 2026 RealTrends Verified Rankings

I’m incredibly grateful to share that I have been recognized in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings, placing me among the top 1.5% of real estate professionals nationwide.

This recognition is based on independently verified sales performance and highlights real estate professionals across the country who have achieved exceptional results while serving their clients at the highest level. To be included among this group is truly humbling.

Helping people achieve their real estate goals has never felt like just a career. It’s a responsibility and privilege that I don’t take lightly. While awards are never the goal, recognitions like this serve as a reminder of how fortunate I am to do what I love and work with so many incredible people. I’m incredibly thankful for the clients, friends, family, and referral partners who have trusted me along the way. Your support means the world to me and I look forward to continuing to help others achieve their goals for years to come.

Mahalo for being part of the journey 🤙🏻

06/09/2026

💥O'ahu Single-Family Home Sales Increase Heading Into Summer💥

O'ahu's housing market showed mixed results in May, with single-family home sales gaining momentum while condominium activity remained below last year's pace. Single-family home sales increased 8.5% year-over-year to 255 transactions, while condo sales declined 9.4% to 339 closings. Median sales prices remained relatively stable, with the single-family home median easing 0.8% year-over-year to $1,166,000 and condo median increasing 4.0% to $520,000.

Key Takeaways:

▪️Properties priced at $500,000 and below accounted for 157 sales in May and 823 year-to-date, with 1,193 active listings available in that price range.

▪️Buyer activity remained stronger than a year ago, with pending sales increasing 8.8% in the single-family home market and 7.0% in the condo market.

▪️Thirty-five percent of single-family home sales closed above the original asking price, compared to 29% a year ago. In the condo market, 9% of sales closed above asking price, down from 11% last May.

▪️Single-family homes spent a median of 13 days on market in May, down from 21 days a year ago, while condo median days on market increased from 39 to 43 days.

▪️New listings for single-family homes increased 3.3% year-over-year from 392 to 405 listings. Condo new listings dipped 1.5% from 688 to 678 listings.

▪️Active inventory remained below 2025 levels in both markets, down 10.8% for single-family homes and 6.6% for condos.

05/21/2026

Congratulations to Maxine on closing on her new townhome and beginning this exciting new chapter 🔑🏡🎉

One of the things I love most about real estate is helping clients find not just a home, but a place that fits the season of life they’re in. For Maxine, that meant finding a home here on Oahu and moving from Hilo so she could be closer to her daughters and grandkids and enjoy more time with family ❤️

I’m so grateful I had the opportunity to help guide her through the process and be part of such a meaningful move. Wishing you many happy memories, family gatherings, and special moments in your new home Maxine 🙌🏻

Congratulations again and welcome home 🤙🏻

05/12/2026

Big congratulations to my friend Terrence on closing on his first home today 🎉🏡

I met Terrence a couple years ago through the Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce, and after almost a year of searching, we finally found the perfect starter condo in town. Real estate is all about timing, and this one was definitely worth the wait.

What makes this one even crazier… we were able to get the lowest priced 2-bedroom sale in the building in the last 10 years 😳🔥 I kept joking with Terrence that if he didn’t buy it, I was about to 😂

Really happy for him and excited for this next chapter. Thankful for the trust throughout the process and grateful I could help a friend become a homeowner here in Hawaii 🔑🏡🤝🏼

05/07/2026

💥O'ahu Home Prices Ease as Sales Volume Declines💥

April saw a modest decline in sales activity across O'ahu's housing market, with single-family home sales down 4.6% year-over-year to 230 transactions and condo sales dropping 4.3% to 378. Median sales prices in both markets also recorded slight decreases, with single-family homes down 1.7% and the condo median price dipping 1.0% to $500,0000.

Key Takeaways:

▪️Properties priced at $500,000 and below accounted for 193 sales in April and 666 year-to-date, with 1,168 active listings in that price range.

▪️Sales activity increased across select price ranges, with single-family home sales in the $900,000 to $1,099,999 range up 37.8% year over year. Condo sales rose in both the $400,000 to $499,999 and $1,000,000 to $1,999,999 ranges, up 26.9% and 50.0%, respectively.

▪️Properties moved at a quicker pace compared to last year, with single-family homes spending a median of 24 days on market, down from 29 days, while condos decreased from 43 to 38 days.

▪️Pending sales indicated continued buyer engagement, with single-family home contract signings up 1.5% year-over-year and condo pending sales increasing 8.0%.

04/29/2026

Some homes hold more than just memories, they hold a lifetime of moments, family, and history.

It was truly an honor helping Stanford and Jackie with the sale of their family home. This was a meaningful chapter for them, and I’m grateful to have been part of the process from start to finish. I’m really thankful for the trust they placed in me to help guide everything along the way.

Grateful to be part of moments like this and to do what I do. Thank you again for the opportunity to help, and wishing you both all the best in this next chapter 🤙🏻

02/10/2026

💥O'ahu Housing Market Begins 2026 with Stable Single-Family Home Sales, Softer Condo Activity💥

O'ahu's housing market opened 2026 with generally steady conditions compared to January 2025, with single-family home sales holding relatively stable and condominium activity softening year-over-year. Properties priced at $500,000 and below accounted for 146 year-to-date sales in January, with more than 1,000 active listings available in that price range. Overall, single-family home sales totaled 194 transactions, down 1.0% from a year ago, while condominium sales declined 4.8% year over year to 297.

Key Takeaways:

▪️The median sales price for single-family homes modestly increased 0.2% year over year, while the condo median price dipped 1.9%.

▪️Homes spent more time on the market, with single-family homes recording a median of 27 days compared to 25 days last January, and condominiums increasing from 39 to 47 days.

▪️New listings for single-family homes rose 2.1% year-over-year to 343, while condominium new listings declined 5.8% to 696.

▪️Active inventory for single-family homes dropped 8.2% year-over-year to 674 listings, while condominium inventory grew by 5.8% to 2,210 listings at the end of January.

01/13/2026

Big congratulations to my friend on closing today and officially becoming a homeowner 🎉🔑🏡

As a first-time homebuyer, this was a huge milestone and one we’re especially proud of. We were able to secure this unit in Hawaiki Tower at a 10-year low price in that particular stack of the building, allowing my client to step into instant equity from day one by purchasing well under market value. The appraisal value came in $85,000 ABOVE the purchase price 💪🏼📈

This one didn’t come easy though. We were competing against an all-cash offer, but through strong communication, relationship-building, and trust with the listing agent, we were able to get our offer accepted. On top of that, we successfully negotiated $2,000 in seller's credits, helping make the numbers work even better for my friend.

Hawaiki Tower has always been one of my favorite condos on Oahu being in a great location, offering awesome amenities, and being constructed very well. The unit itself is in one of the preferred stacks in the building which comes with a lanai (not all Hawaiki units have one!) paired with a beautiful partial ocean view 🌊✨ A perfect first home for someone who truly deserves it.

I'm grateful to guide clients through moments like this and help turn goals into reality. Huge congrats again to my friend and I can’t wait to see the memories you’ll create here 🤙🏻🔑

Address

4211 Waialae Avenue Ste. 100
Honolulu, HI
96816

Telephone

+18082225244

Website

https://www.compass.com/agents/brandon-sakata/

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