Mark K. Tanaka
Realtor · (R/B), CRB, CRS, GRI, SRS
The most-awarded name in Kauaʻi real estate.
Twelve times voted the island's First Place Realtor. Executive Vice President of Kauai Realty, serving Kauaʻi families, retirees, newcomers, and investors for over 40 years.
Voted #1 by the island
The Best of Kauaʻi honor roll
Every year, readers of The Garden Island vote for the island's best Realtor. Mark Tanaka has taken First Place twelve times, including every year from 2019 to 2025. Here is the record.
Seven years running. First Place, 2019 through 2025.
Best of Kauaʻi reader's choice award, The Garden Island (TGI). Years as published on MarkTanaka.com.
Four decades of knowing Kauaʻi, one handshake at a time.
Mark Tanaka has helped island families, retirees, newcomers, investors, and developers buy and sell across Kauaʻi for more than forty years. As Executive Vice President of Kauai Realty, he pairs deep local knowledge with the connections that only come from a lifetime on the island.
He still answers his own cell phone. When you call Mark, you get Mark.
- TitleExecutive Vice President, Kauai Realty
- ExperienceOver 40 years in Kauaʻi real estate
- CredentialsREALTOR (R/B), CRB, CRS, GRI, SRS · License RB9222
- ServesFamilies, retirees, newcomers, investors, developers
One Realtor for every shore of Kauaʻi
From the East Side to the North Shore, the sunny south, and the west, Mark works listings and buyers across the whole island, not just one town.
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East Side
Līhuʻe, Puhi, Wailua & Kapaʻa
The island's hub, from Kauai Realty's own home town of Līhuʻe up the coconut coast.
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North Shore
Kīlauea, Princeville & Hanalei
Cliffside estates, resort condos, and the bays of the north.
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South Shore
Kōloa & Poʻipū
The sunny south, resort living, and vacation-rental territory.
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West Side
Kalaheo, Lawaʻi, Waimea & Kekaha
Country land, family homes, and the quiet end of the island.
Every active listing on the island, in one place
Mark's site runs the full Kauaʻi MLS, updated daily, with map search, saved searches, and email alerts. Start here and Mark's team takes it from there.
What Kauaʻi clients say about Mark
No one knows Kauaʻi real estate better than Mark Tanaka. He skillfully used his decades of experience to help guide us through a difficult and expensive market. Mark's generous spirit and expertise are second to none.
I have had the pleasure of working with Mark Tanaka for many years. He kept me informed every step of the way, and even now when I have questions, they are timely and thorough. I recommend them highly.
From start to finish we received excellent advice, guidance, support and service in the sale of our property in Kauaʻi. We live in Honolulu and were kept fully informed throughout the entire process. Mahalo & Aloha.
Ready when you are.
Buying, selling, or just want an honest read on the market? Call or email Mark directly.
- Cell(808) 639-0367
- EmailMark@MarkTanaka.com
- OfficeKauai Realty · 2403 Ulu Maika Street, Līhuʻe, HI 96766