Frank Schenk

About Frank

Coldwell Banker Island Properties
75-5799 Alii Drive, A3, Kailua Kona, HI 96740


Tel: 877-426-5393
Fax: 808-331-8200
Cell: 808-896-9997

Markets Served: Kailua Kona, HI;Kukio, Hawaii;Waimea, Hawaii;South Kohala District, Hawaii;North Kohala, Hawaii;

What do Clients Say?

“Over the past several years our family has worked with Frank Schenk to identify and secure a property site for our home in Hawaii. Throughout the entirety of the process Frank’s professionalism, patience, and insights were unparalleled. Frank was able to look beyond the simplicity of our immediate desires and help us to acquire a property that met requirements that were yet to be realized. Yet, what truly sets Frank apart from other comparable agents is his personal investment in his clients, even after their real estate needs have been met. To this day, Frank continues to offer us invaluable advice and guidance, that has proved instrumental in the building and completion of our Hawaiian dream home.”

David and Kathleen Ryan

“We began our search for a home on the Big Island of Hawaii a couple of years ago. After meeting a few real estate agents, Frank Schenk stood out as the expert in the area. He understood our interest in purchasing a beautiful vacation home and also getting a fair value that would allow us to trade into a different home in the future should our needs change. We are very pleased with the negotiation skills of our agent and his understanding of the market. Frank was very accessible and ultimately negotiated a fantastic outcome and also provided helpful referrals to tradespeople and firms in the area that made our renovation much more efficient and cost effective. Frank is well known and respected as an expert in his trade and is friendly and fun to work with.”

Jeff Swickard

“I really enjoyed working with Frank. He is one of the most professional realtor that I have met. He expertly managed both of our escrow, leaving no stones unturned.”

Ann Mather

“Working with Frank was a great experience! He showed a great deal of character and genuine interest in our needs. He was very knowledgeable about the specific market of our property and was able to grasp and help us achieve our goals. During these globally uncertain times he was thoughtful and a continuously solid resource for advice and information. He was pivotal in helping us navigate the sales process and nuances of the specific details of our particular resort community.”

Les Zieve

About Frank

Frank is originally a native of Tokyo, Japan and has been a resident of Hawaii since 1979, the last thirty plus years on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Frank started his professional business career focusing on real estate development and managing luxury residences in Tokyo, Hawaii and Southern California. In 2000, he joined Hualalai Resort, home of the Four Seasons Resort as the Director of Residential Services where he brought his expertise of property management and guest services. He served on the Resort’s Design Review Board, helped create and implement the Resort wide Emergency Plan with Civil Defense and was the liaison between the Resort and the Four Seasons Hotel.

In 2005 Frank kick started his real estate career and within a year worked his way to becoming the top producing sales agent in the State of Hawaii. He has received multiple awards as Hawaii’s Top Ten Realtors in “Who’s Who in Hawaii Real Estate” by Hawaii Business Magazine. 

Frank specializes in luxury resort properties along the Gold Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii from Kona to South Kohala. This unique area offers the worlds finest luxury resorts dotting a 50 mile stretch of coastline that include developments such as Kohanaiki, Kukio, Hualalai Resort, Waikoloa Beach Resort, Mauna Lani Resort and the Mauna Kea Beach Resort.  Frank’s deep family ties and early business years in Japan has allowed him the opportunities to have strong connections with the Japanese market. Not only is he bilingual, but he also understands Japanese customs and culture, making him a trusted and reliable partner in transactions representing Asian buyers.  Frank is a dedicated hard worker, extremely honest and a strong negotiator that places himself in his clients situation. Typically, his clients end up becoming friends long after  completing a successful transaction.

Frank has traveled the world and has resided in Japan, California, Washington and Hawaii. He has chosen the Big Island of Hawaii to settle and raise his family as it offers a cool tropical climate, world class resorts and hotels, private schools and hospitals, a low crime rate and various types of outdoor recreation. Frank has always stressed that purchasing property in Hawaii is an opportunity to enjoy a lifestyle enjoyed by many.