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“Real estate is more than a transaction. Helping first-time homebuyers has remained an especially meaningful part of Brandon’s career.

Oʻahu Realtor® helping buyers and sellers confidently navigate every chapter of real estate. 12 years of experience | 281+ transactions | $163M+ in career sales | RealTrends Verified Top 1.5% Nationwide. It’s about understanding what matters most to my clients and guiding them with confidence through every step of their journey.”

Brandon Sakata is an experienced Oʻahu Realtor known for his commitment to client service, market knowledge, and thoughtful approach to every transaction. Born and raised on Oʻahu’s North Shore, Brandon has called Hawaiʻi home his entire life and brings a genuine understanding of the communities, neighborhoods, and lifestyle that make the island such a special place to live. A graduate of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Shidler College of Business, Brandon earned his degree in Marketing in 2011. Before entering real estate, he built his career in marketing with Hilton Grand Vacations and Outrigger Hotels, developing a strong foundation in digital marketing, sales strategy, and client service. After purchasing his first home in 2013 and experiencing firsthand the impact of homeownership, Brandon pursued his longtime interest in real estate and became a Realtor in 2015. Since then, Brandon has helped hundreds of clients successfully buy and sell homes throughout Oʻahu, completing 281+ transactions and over $163 million in career sales. His experience spans first-time homebuyers, residential resales, luxury properties, investment properties, and new development sales. He has been recognized among the top 1.5% of real estate professionals nationwide by RealTrends Verified and was featured in Real Producers Magazine in April 2025. Over the years, he has developed extensive experience helping clients navigate new developments and affordable housing programs, including projects such as Kapiolani Residence, Ke Kilohana, and The Central Ala Moana. In 2019, Brandon was selected as a sales associate for Ililani in Kakaʻako, where he went on to represent 118 sales totaling more than $69.6 million, accounting for over one-third of the building’s 328 residences. Today, Brandon brings the same level of care and attention to every client, whether they are purchasing their first home, moving into their next chapter, investing in real estate, or preparing to sell a longtime property. He understands that real estate decisions are often about much more than the property itself, and he takes the time to understand each client’s goals, priorities, and circumstances before developing a strategy tailored to them. Brandon believes that exceptional representation comes down to preparation, communication, and trust. His combination of local knowledge, marketing expertise, negotiation experience, and commitment to service allows him to guide his clients confidently through every stage of the process. Above all, he values the relationships built along the way and the trust his clients place in him to help with some of life’s most important decisions.

09/29/2026

Congratulations to my sellers on the successful sale of their home at Honolulu Park Place 🔑🏡🎉

With several other 2-bedroom units already on the market, we knew it was important to have the right strategy from the start. We focused on staging, professional photography, targeted digital advertising, and pricing the property to stand out from the competition.

The result? Just two weeks on the market, a cash buyer, and a 30-day closing 🙌🏻 This is especially meaningful in a market where six other 2-bedroom listings in the building have been on the market for well over 100 days.

I’m incredibly grateful to my sellers for trusting me with their home and allowing me to put a plan in place to get it sold. Every sale is different, and this one was a great reminder that the right preparation, presentation, and pricing can make all the difference 🤙🏻

Congratulations again to my sellers on this next chapter, and wishing the new owner many happy years at Honolulu Park Place 🏙️✨

09/11/2026

Congratulations to my friend on the successful sale of her condo at 968 Spencer Street 🔑🏡🎉

This was her very first home, and after moving out, she held onto it and turned it into a rental property. Earlier this year, we got together to start planning for the sale, and I’m grateful she trusted me to help her with this next step.

When it came time to put the property on the market, we were fortunate to receive a total of 4 offers and ultimately sold for $11,000 over asking! I’m so happy everything came together for a smooth and successful sale.

It’s always special when I have the opportunity to help someone I’ve known personally, and it means a lot to be trusted with an important milestone like this.

I hope the new owner enjoys the unit just as much as she has over the years and creates plenty of great memories of their own there. Congratulations on closing one chapter and starting the next 🤙🏻🎉🥂

09/09/2026

💥Nearly Half of August Condo Sales on O'ahu Closed Below $500,000💥

More than 1,300 O'ahu properties priced at $500,000 and below have sold during the first eight months of 2026, with buyers closing on 183 properties in that price range in August to bring the year-to-date total to 1,397 sales. At month's end, 1,232 active listings remained available in that price range. Through the first eight months of the year, 33% of all single-family home sales closed below $1 million, while 47% of condo sales closed below $500,000.

Key Takeaways:

▪️Median Sales Price: The single-family home median sales price rose 12.2% year-over-year to $1,240,000, driven in part by a 74.1% increase in sales between $1,300,000 and $1,499,999. The condo median sales price dipped 1.0% to $510,000.

▪️Median Days on Market: Buyer demand remained solid for single-family homes, with a median of 17 days on market compared to 22 days a year ago, while condo median days on market fell to 37 days from 48.

▪️Sales Activity: Single-family home sales rose 1.9% year-over-year in August and remained up 5.9% year-to-date, while condo sales declined 6.6% year-over-year in August, with year-to-date condo sales trailing 2025's pace by 1.6%.

▪️Single-family home sellers received a median of 100% of their original asking price, up from 98.8% a year ago, with 33% of August sales closing above the original list price. Condo sellers received a median of 97.1% of the asking price, up from 96.4% a year ago, with 10% of sales closing above asking.

08/25/2026

Congratulations to my client who officially closed on their new home at Koʻolani today 🔑🏡🎉

They are making the move from Seattle to Hawaii for retirement and I’m so happy I had the opportunity to help them find a place to call home for this next chapter of their life. After looking at different options, we found a spacious unit at Koʻolani that checked the boxes they were looking for and most importantly, felt like the right fit for them.

Buying a home while living thousands of miles away comes with a lot of moving parts, so I truly appreciate the trust they placed in me throughout the entire process. From our initial conversations and property search to inspections, coordinating everything from afar, and finally picking up the keys today, it has been a pleasure being a part of their journey.

I’m excited for them to make the move to Oahu, settle into their new home, and start enjoying everything they have been looking forward to in retirement. Congratulations again and welcome home 🌴🔑🏠

08/18/2026

Excited to officially welcome my good friend Daniel Yamada to Compass and to my team 🤙🏻

Daniel and I have known each other for over 15 years, going all the way back to our tennis days when we worked at the same tennis shop. He was still in high school, I was in college, and neither of us could have imagined that all these years later we’d be working together in real estate 🔑🏡

After high school, Daniel went off to the University of North Dakota, where he pursued his passion for aviation and eventually became a pilot. He later returned home to Hawaii and now flies for Hawaiian Airlines 🌺✈️ He also speaks Japanese fluently, which is another great asset he brings with him as he begins his real estate career.

We’ve stayed in touch throughout the years, and a couple years ago I had the opportunity to help Daniel purchase his home at Koa Ridge. Having bought properties before and gone through the process himself, real estate was something he had always been interested in. Over time, we started talking more seriously about him getting his license and turning that interest into something more.

Fast forward to today, and I’m excited to have him joining me at Compass 🧭 as he starts this next chapter.

Knowing Daniel as long as I have, I know the work ethic, discipline, and genuine care he brings to everything he does. I’m looking forward to helping him grow in this business and excited to see where this new journey takes him.

Welcome to the team, Daniel! Looking forward to what’s ahead 🔑🏠🤙🏻✈️

08/11/2026

Congratulations to my sellers, Thomas and Check on the successful sale of their condo at Royal Aloha in Waikiki today 🎉🔑

Thomas and Check's family have owned this unit since 1996, so it was great being able to help them with the sale after nearly 30 years of ownership. Thomas originally reached out to me after receiving a “Just Sold” mailer I sent to Royal Aloha for another unit I sold in the building back in 2023. It’s always nice to see how something as simple as a mailer can lead to an opportunity like this a few years later ✨

I’m very thankful to Thomas and Check for putting their trust in me throughout the process. It was a pleasure working with both of them and helping get the property sold and closed! Congratulations again, Thomas and Check, and thank you for allowing me to represent you! Wishing you both all the best 😁🤙🏻

08/07/2026

💥O'ahu Single-Family Home Sales Jump 20.5% as Median Price Rises💥

More than 1,000 O'ahu properties priced at $500,000 and below sold during the first half of 2026, with buyers closing on 180 properties in June to bring the year-to-date total to 1,003 sales. At month's end, 1,224 active listings remained available in that price range. Through the first six months of the year, 35% of all single-family home sales closed below $1 million, while 47% of condo sales closed below $500,000.

Key Takeaways:

▪️Median Sales Price: The single-family home median sales price rose 13.9% year-over-year to $1,224,500, driven in part by a 76.9% increase in sales between $1,300,000 and $1,999,999 (from 52 to 92 transactions) and an 83.3% jump in sales at $2,000,000 and above (from 24 to 44 transactions). The condo median sales price rose 3% to $504,500.

▪️Median Days on Market: Buyer demand remained strong for single-family homes, with a median of just 14 days on market compared to 20 days a year ago, while condo median days on market fell to 38 days from 50.

▪️Sales Activity: Single-family home sales rose 20.5% year-over-year in July and remained up 6.5% year-to-date, while condo sales grew 6.9% year-over-year in July, despite year-to-date condo sales still trailing 2025’s pace by 0.8%.

▪️The share of single-family homes selling above asking price rose from 26% to 33%, with sellers receiving a median of 100% of their original asking price. Condo sellers received a median of 96.6% of the asking price, with 11% of sales closing above asking, up from 8% a year ago.

▪️The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate remained below last year’s level but rose nearly a quarter point over the month, averaging 6.66% as of July 30 (Freddie Mac PMMS)

07/14/2026

Congratulations to Deene on the successful sale of her Mililani Mauka home 🎉🏡🔑

Every home has a story and it was a privilege to help share this one. Before bringing the home to market, the home was professionally staged, featured with professional photography and video, and supported by a targeted digital marketing campaign. Open house weekend after launch brought an incredible response, with nearly 80 visitors, ultimately generating multiple offers and a final sales price of $50,000 over the asking price 🙌🏻

Thank you Deene for trusting me to guide you through such an important milestone. Selling a home is about so much more than the final sale. It’s about honoring the memories made there while helping make the next chapter a little easier. I’m truly grateful to have been part of your journey and I hope the new owners enjoy this home and create as many wonderful memories here as Deene did over the years 🌺🤙🏻

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4211 Waialae Avenue Ste. 100
Honolulu, HI
96816

Telephone

+18082225244

Website

https://brandonsakata.com/, https://www.instagram.com/808.realtor/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-sakata-3798abb0/

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