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 Service (MLS), January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025
Meet the Team
through these biographical videos.
Dan Polimino
Broker
Dan Polimino is a 19-year veteran of Real Estate in Colorado, California, and Hawaii, and is currently a top luxury agent in Kona. Dan was an owner at Keller Williams Realty DTC in Denver (a 600 agent office), Keller Williams San Diego Central (a 150 agent office) and is now an investor in Kona Hawaii, Keller Williams Big Island. Dan’s team in Denver sold between 80 to 120 homes a year. Dan has helped clients buy and sell in almost 1,300 transactions. His experience and expertise contribute to his success as one of Kona’s top luxury agents.
Dan Polimino is recognized as a highly knowledgeable, successful agent, office owner and team leader. He was the real estate columnist for The Denver Post for five years, has a well-respected real estate blog, and had numerous appearances on local and national television. Dan was the real estate expert for FOX 31-TV’s “Good Day Colorado” and hosted his own radio show on KNUS 710AM in Denver called “Dream House Radio.” He also did freelance work in radio and television.
Dan, his wife Jennifer, and their two children Micah and Malia reside in Kona, Hawaii. The family enjoys paddle boarding, surfing, snorkeling, and any activity in the ocean.
Claire Romero
Executive Assistant
Born and raised in Hilo, Claire Romero is the Executive Assistant for The Hawaiʻi Team, where she helps keep the business running smoothly behind the scenes. With a strong background in administrative operations and Hawaiʻi real estate, she coordinates transactions, listings, marketing, and client communications to ensure every detail is handled with care.
Known for her organization, attention to detail, and proactive approach, Claire is passionate about creating seamless experiences for both clients and the team. She takes pride in making sure every transaction is supported with professionalism, efficiency, and genuine care.
Claire lives on Hawaiʻi Island with her fiancé and their children. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and discovering great local restaurants and new places to eat.
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.
Lester Ramos
Marketing Specialist
Lester is a results-driven digital marketing specialist with over five years of experience supporting real estate professionals through strategic marketing and day-to-day operations. His background includes managing social media, creating content, producing video, handling database systems, and coordinating administrative tasks, allowing him to seamlessly support both brand growth and business efficiency. Known for his proactive and client-focused approach, he combines data-informed strategies with streamlined processes to help teams strengthen their presence and maintain consistent visibility.