Our Team

Derek Lau, Realtor, e-PRO, SRES, SFR, RSPS
President and Principal Broker

Office		808-791-3709 x123
Mobile		808-347-8005
Fax		808-791-3709
Toll Free Fax		888-793-9264
Email		derek.lau@reshawaii.com

Background

Born and raised in Hawaii on the island of Oahu, Derek has local knowledge of the market and has seen neighborhoods grow and change over the years.

Education

Derek graduated from Punahou School and the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer and Information Sciences.

Professional Experience

Derek previously worked as a Software Design Engineer at DataHouse Consulting Inc. for 8 years, serving as the project manager and lead developer on numerous projects for large companies in Hawaii and Seattle. As a project manager he worked with his clients to understand their business objectives and come up with a plan to reach those objectives. As a lead developer he designed custom software applications and led teams of developers in building these applications.

Drawing on his experience as a consultant and an engineer, Derek brings a business approach to real estate. He utilizes his strong negotiation skills to represent his clients while providing them with effective communication, timely information, attention to detail and excellent customer service. Derek is a full-time Realtor and is available 7 days a week to answer any questions and ensure that every detail of your transaction is taken care of.

Community

Hawaii High Technology Development Corporation - Board of Directors
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawaii - Vice President, Board of Directors
Punahou O-Men - Board of Directors

Real Estate Memberships, Designations and Certifications

President and Principal Broker of Real Estate Specialists, LLC
Member of the Honolulu Board of Realtors
Member of the Hawaii Association of Realtors
Member of the National Association of Realtors
Certified e-PRO®
Designated Seniors Real Estate Specialist®
Certified Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource®
Certified Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist®

A.K. Ogata
Vice President of Business Development

Office		808-791-3709 x124
Mobile		808-349-3137
Fax		808-791-3709
Toll Free Fax		888-793-9264
Email		aogata@reshawaii.com

Background

Born, raised and educated in Hawaii on the island of Oahu, Aaron is a dedicated husband and proud father who believes that Hawaii is a unique and special place.

Education

Aaron is a graduate of Kaiser High School and the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing.

Professional Experience

Aaron has 20 years of sales, marketing and business development experience. Having owned and operated successful businesses, as well as having brought new products to market here in the islands, Aaron brings invaluable insight and a fresh perspective to Real Estate Specialists.