The Hawaiʻi Team, led by Dan Polimino, is a boutique real estate advisory specializing in luxury and world-class properties along the West Side of Hawaiʻi Island. Every listing is approached with disciplined strategy, concierge-level service, and bespoke marketing designed to protect value and maximize results—not simply achieve a sale.
With 19 years of experience and more than 1,300 completed transactions across multiple luxury markets, Dan brings institutional-level expertise to each client relationship. His approach is precise, data-driven, and deliberately selective—built for sellers who expect discretion, accountability, and measurable performance.
In 2025, The Hawaiʻi Team delivered clear market outperformance. While the broader market averaged a 93% list-to-sale price ratio, our sellers achieved 98%, securing 5% more value at closing. Over the past five years, we have successfully sold $140 million in real estate along the Kona Coast through a proven selling system that performs in both strong and shifting markets.
Clients benefit from both global buyer reach and deep local market intelligence, allowing each property to be positioned strategically, marketed precisely, and negotiated from a position of strength.
If you are considering selling a luxury or resort-area property on the West Side of the Big Island, we invite a private, data-driven consultation. We will clearly outline how to position your property to capture maximum value in today’s market.
*Source of data: Hawaii Information Systems (MLS) January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Meet the Team
Dan Polimino
Broker
Missy Elliott
Realtor
Missy Elliott is a Realtor® with KW Big Island and a member of The Hawai‘i Team, who brings a unique background of leadership, service, and resilience to her real estate practice. Before transitioning into real estate, Missy spent nearly two decades in healthcare as a hospital pharmacist, most recently serving as the Director of Pharmacy for the West Hawai‘i Region of Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation.
Her experience leading teams, navigating high-pressure situations, and making critical decisions has equipped her with exceptional problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and clear, compassionate communication. She applies these strengths to guide buyers, sellers, and investors through the complexities of the Big Island market with professionalism, integrity, and a solutions-driven approach.
Missy lives in Kailua-Kona with her husband Devin, their children John and Savannah, and their two beloved French Bulldogs. She is deeply connected to the local community and enjoys spending her free time at the beach, gardening, and supporting causes close to her heart.
Claire Romero
Executive Assistant
Claire is a seasoned admin professional with over nine years of experience supporting executives, streamlining operations, and managing day-to-day business tasks with precision. Her background includes work in fast-paced industries like real estate, where she assisted with listing coordination, document management, and client communications, blending her strong organizational skills with industry know-how to keep teams running smoothly.
Trisha McCombs
Social Media Director
Trisha McCombs is a graphic design and marketing professional with over 16 years of experience. She specializes in designs that effectively communicate her client’s message/brand via social media and printed materials. Working with various types of businesses, Trisha has gained a broad perspective on reaching the right audience at the right time with the right message.
Born in Colorado, Trisha has lived all over the country as the daughter of an Air Force Officer. After graduating with an English degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder, Trisha and her husband settled in Denver where they raised two children. Trisha enjoys mountain views, Colorado sunshine, and watching the Denver Nuggets attempt to make the NBA finals.
Ragu Rajagopal
Administration Assistant
Ragu has a Masters in Business Administration – specialization in Finance, with 14 years of experience working in the Finance Department of Hospitality Industries and Educational Institutions. Since 2010 he has been a top administrative assistant for the Hawaii Team.
Ragu assists with day-to-day operations like maintaining social network accounts, blog posts, data mining, property marketing, transaction management, and client relations. Ragu’s knowledge and depth in the real estate industry are exceptional as are his research and data skills.