Jenny Kono
Jenny Kono is strongly rooted in Hawaii Real Estate. Born and raised in Kailua, Oahu, Jenny has an innate and sophisticated sense of the island from a young and vibrant perspective. After receiving her B.A. in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara she moved back to the islands to pursue a career in real estate. Starting from the ground up, Jenny spent several years working at a real estate brokerage in various administrative positions. During this time, she developed a resourceful understanding of Oahu real estate processes and the many facets involved in running a real estate business.

Kono began to focus her efforts in the realm of marketing, becoming a proficient graphic designer and website consultant. Jenny’s keen eye for luxury markets and design presents itself in her ability to create, develop and implement unique and long-term real estate marketing strategies.

In 2010 Jenny became General Manager of Ohana Beach Rentals Hawaii, Oahu’s largest luxury rental company. There, she developed a niche expertise in Oahu’s luxury rental market, managing over 100 luxury properties and bringing in millions in rental income each year for her clients.

Today, Jenny is Hawaii's leading expert in luxury rentals. She is well versed in Oahu’s Land Use Ordinance and able to advise clients of the legal options available for short-term and vacation rentals. An advocate for the rights of property owners and small businesses, she devotes her full time to assisting clients to purchase, create, rent and sell luxury rental properties.

In September 2013, Jenny joined Hawaii's top selling luxury brokerage, Elite Pacific, as Property Manager. With her expertise, she has been an integral part of their growing Luxury Rental Department. Her hard work, business savvy and ingenuity allow her to provide the best service to her real estate clients who love her for her integrity and youthful energy.

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State Champion Surfer
Aside from real estate, Jenny is an avid surfer, canoe paddler and snowboarder. Surfing is her main passion and she is a regular at Bowls, Rocky Point and occasionally surfs Pipeline. In 2003, Jenny won the Hawaii Amateur State Championships of Surfing in the women’s short board division and competed in the US Surfing Championships in Oceanside, CA.

Oahu Champion Canoe Paddler
Jenny is also an Oahu Champion canoe paddler. She recently steered her crew to an undefeated season, winning 6 Gold Medals. Jenny has also participated in the Na Wahine O Ke Kai canoe race where she has steered the length of the Molokai Channel.