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Courtney M. Brown, Realtor (S), Vice-President
Island Sotheby's International Realty
m: 808.250.0210
e: cb@LuxuryRealEstateMaui.com
Napili Plaza | 5095 Napilihau Street, Suite 113A | Lahaina, HI | 96761
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| Courtney M. Brown |
A client-centered philosophy combined with local knowledge and global reach
Courtney M. Brown, R(S), Vice President, Island Sotheby’s International Realty
A fifth-generation Kama‘āina and lifelong Maui resident, Courtney M. Brown brings a rare depth of local knowledge, global sophistication, and client-first integrity to every real estate relationship. Born and raised in the Upcountry town of Makawao, Courtney combines her island roots with an education from Smith College in Massachusetts, where she graduated cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa.
Since beginning her real estate career in 1997, she has become one of Maui’s most respected and successful agents, consistently ranking among the Top 3% of Realtors on Maui and earning annual recognition by REALTrends America’s Best Real Estate Agents.
As Vice President at Island Sotheby’s International Realty, Courtney represents the finest homes and resort properties throughout West and South Maui. She lives in Kapalua and specializes in oceanfront and resort-area properties including Plantation Estates, Pineapple Hill, Mahana Estates, Honolua Ridge, Montage Residences Kapalua Bay, The Ironwoods, Coconut Grove, Kapalua Golf Villas, Kapalua Ridge Villas, Kapalua Bay Villas, Kaanapali Golf Estates, Kaanapali Coffee Farms, The Kaanapali Alii, The Whaler, Honua Kai, Wailea Beach Villas, Wailea Point, and Makena Golf and Beach Resort. Her intimate familiarity with each community—its history, culture, architecture, and micro-market nuances—gives her clients a decisive advantage whether buying or selling.
Courtney’s career sales exceed $697 million, and she has represented buyers and sellers in some of Maui’s most notable transactions, including three of the four highest-priced residential sales in West Maui: an oceanfront home in Kapalua at $26.5 million, the beachfront estate at 20 Kai Ala Place in Kaanapali ($20.75 million), and a golf-course residence in Kapalua’s Plantation Estates at $18 million. In 2024 and 2025, she represented the sellers of the two highest-priced residential sales in Kaanapali and the highest-priced vacant-land sale in Kapalua. Her track record reflects not only elite market knowledge but also meticulous representation and unwavering ethics.
Behind every success story is Courtney’s guiding philosophy: a client-first commitment grounded in professionalism, empathy, and trust. She is known for tireless advocacy, skilled negotiation, and honest counsel—always taking the time to explain both the strengths and limitations of a property so clients can make confident decisions. Her buyers and sellers describe her as “tireless,” “unbelievably professional,” “highly ethical,” and “a friend for life.” Many clients return for multiple transactions, often referring their family and friends to her care.
While she regularly represents high-net-worth clients and international buyers seeking exceptional resort and oceanfront properties, Courtney believes every client deserves the same dedication and respect. She frequently assists primary and second-home buyers as well as select investors, treating each relationship with the warmth and attentiveness she would offer a family member. Her clients describe her as both deeply professional and genuinely kind—someone who blends expert precision with the spirit of aloha.
Courtney’s leadership extends beyond sales. She has served as a Board Member of the Realtors Association of Maui, including terms as West Maui Regional Director and Director-at-Large, and has volunteered with the Realtors Association of Maui Community Foundation. In 2014, she was honored as the Realtor (S) of the Year—an award that may only be received once in a career—recognizing her professional excellence and community service. Each year she contributes to local Maui charities in hopes of strengthening the community she loves so much.
A proud member of the Sotheby’s International Realty global network, Courtney leverages the reach of more than 1,100 offices in 83 countries and territories, combining global marketing strength with her local expertise to deliver unmatched exposure for her listings. Her marketing strategy emphasizes professional photography, compelling storytelling, and targeted digital visibility through LuxuryRealEstateMaui.com and Sotheby’s worldwide syndication.
Above all, Courtney’s success stems from genuine relationships. She measures achievement not by volume alone, but by the trust and satisfaction of her clients—many of whom describe their experiences as seamless, enjoyable, and life-changing. Whether guiding first-time island buyers or marketing record-setting estates, she remains steadfast in her commitment to serve with integrity, discretion, and aloha.
Professional Recognition:
- Hawaii Business Magazine’s TOP 100 Hawaii Realtors
- Top 3% of Maui Realtors
- REAL Trends America's Best Real Estate Agents
- "Realtor (S) of the Year, 2014" Realtor's Association of Maui
MAUI Buyers' Representation
As your Buyer's Representative, my goal is to provide you with the in depth, local knowledge you need to make the process of buying a property here on Maui enjoyable and hassle-free. Many of my clients live on the mainland, and I serve as an on island guide throughout the transaction, attending inspections, monitoring the escrow, and taking care of any issues that might arise.
For Buyers, there are many nuances and factors to consider in choosing the right property. I enjoy showing the various neighborhoods and communities that make Maui a unique place, and provide information on market history and local resources including lenders, escrow companies, and more. If you share with me your requirements and preferences in a property, I will cull through the MLS to find those that best suit your needs and wishes, and provide you with a customized report.
Once you've found a place that catches your eye, we'll look at comparable properties in the area to help determine a purchase offer. Then we'll negotiate on your behalf with the seller's broker to make sure you get the most favorable terms.
It's my job to look after your best interests, and I will do so at no cost to you as a buyer.
If you're ready to start house hunting, you can search Maui real estate listings now. You can also refer to our Buyer's Guide for helpful tools and buying advice, whether a new buyer or buying from off island. If you'd like to receive MLS listing alerts to keep an eye on the market, register for this free and confidential service. To start your search right away, please contact us.
MAUI Sellers' Representation
Selling a property on your own can be an overwhelming task. There's advertising to plan and budget for, open houses and private showings to arrange, purchase offers to negotiate, contract contingencies to worry about, and complicated paperwork to fill out. Make it easy on yourself by putting your home in the hands of a seasoned professionals. Our team has extensive experience marketing properties and showing them to their best advantage.
First, we'll perform a comparable market analysis to determine the most appropriate price for your home. Then we'll provide home staging advice and suggest changes that will help draw buyers in. As a part of the Sotheby's International Realty network, your listing will receive exposure on a global level through our network of online partners. With a focus on exceptional photography, we will showcase your home as part of my site's Featured Listings as well as on Island Sotheby's International Realty's site. Only listings with our firm can be featured on the Sotheby's International Realty site and in e-galleries in Sotheby's International Realty offices around the world.
When it comes to negotiating a purchase offer, we'll make sure that you get the best price the market will allow. We'll help you understand contract contingencies and details of the closing process, in addition to handling all the paperwork for you. Essentially, we're here to represent you throughout the entire selling process, and to make sure that your real estate transaction is a positive and profitable experience.
See our Seller's Guide to get your Free Home Evaluation, or contact me to get started.