Rick Shaw has been a full-time Realtor on Kauai for the past 33 years. With career sales totaling over $193 million, Rick has consistently earned himself a spot in the top 3% of Realtors on Kauai and is the overall top selling broker of homes in the Kalaheo through Omao areas. He is part owner and principal broker of Coldwell Banker Makai Properties, the largest and top producing real estate brokerage on the south and west shores of Kauai. Rick’s extensive experience includes assisting buyers, sellers and investors with everything from residential, land and condo transactions to navigating the development process and project marketing. He has also served as President of the Kauai Board of Realtors in 2006 and in other various capacities with the Board throughout the years.

A third generation Kauai kama’aina, Rick’s family has deep roots on the south shore of Kauai hailing back to the plantation days. Rick’s wealth of knowledge of the Kauai community and his unique perspective of the island’s history give him the ability to navigate the Kauai real estate market like few others. This paired with his exhaustive knowledge of the many intricacies of the real estate business and his dedication to taking the time to educate and guide his clients through the home buying and selling process produces successful results for his clients time and time again.

Rick’s oldest daughter, Erin, who has been in real estate on Oahu for the past five years, has recently moved back to Kauai to work as his business partner. A dynamic team, their clients benefit from their effective marketing strategies, use of social media and cutting edge technology, extensive network, and twice the time and care. Dedicated to providing exceptional personal service, Rick and Erin have a passion for helping their clients fulfill their real estate aspirations and do so with the utmost professionalism, integrity and business acumen.

Aside from his career, Rick is involved in a sustainable forestry project, and is active in community affairs. His personal time is spent with his family, traveling, playing beach volleyball and tennis, and surfing whenever possible.