Just like the islands that inspire him, real estate leader Myron Kiriu brings warmth, vibrancy, and a fresh perspective to Hawaii’s real estate landscape. Since launching his brokerage in 2004 with just a handful of agents, together with his wife and co-owner Ambur Kiriu, they have grown the operation to 170 professionals who consistently rank as top-performing on the two islands they currently serve: Oahu and Maui.

Accolades, however, aren’t what drive Kiriu – it’s his agents and the communities they serve. That’s why, despite already having a strong island presence, he recently rebranded his six-office brokerage from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty to REMAX Hawaii. 

“We are now REMAX Hawaii. Everybody knows REMAX is a great real estate brand. Hawaii is one of the most attractive places for people to live and visit. You put the two together – it’s very simple but very powerful,” Kiriu says. 

Along with REMAX brand recognition, Kiriu is especially excited about the global network and technology platform now supporting the agents and clients he so deeply values. 

Although Hawaii is a beloved destination for U.S. mainlanders, its housing market is a vibrant mix of local residents and international buyers.

“We have a very international market. People come from all over – Asia, Canada, South America, Europe,” Kiriu says. “REMAX has a global footprint, and the brand is known around the world.”

He’s optimistic that the AI-powered MAXRefer referral network will help his agents build cross-border connections, win more listings, and close sales more efficiently.

REMAX Hawaii’s agents are known for being knowledgeable, productive and highly skilled – qualities that both Kiriu and his leadership team are anxious to build on.

“I was looking for a brand with a strong technology base,” Kiriu says. “Something to help our agents be more efficient and increase their production.”

The integration of MAXTech℠ powered by BoldTrail was a key draw, offering agents tools to connect with buyers faster, expand listing visibility, and better serve their local clients.

Throughout more than two decades of building his team and brokerage, Kiriu has never lost sight of what matters most: the community they serve and the good they do together.

“Going global doesn’t mean we’re losing the local perspective. We care deeply about the people of Hawaii.”

He’s quick to credit the brokerage’s agents who work tirelessly to support their clients and uphold high standards – and gives special thanks to one person in particular:

“I couldn’t have grown the company without my partner and wife, Ambur. She’s incredibly generous, incredibly strong and has an exceptional sense of well-being. Without her, we couldn’t have done this.”

As REMAX Hawaii enters this new, exciting chapter, the focus isn’t just on transactions or market share – it’s on the impact the brokerage and its agents will continue to have on the clients they serve and the communities they call home. And with the REMAX brand beside them, the ripple effect is sure to make waves.

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