Arnie Klaus first moved to Kohala on Hawai’i Island in 2009 while working with a sustainable seafood company. He now focuses on Real Estate and sustainable development of affordable housing and land conservation.
Arnie’s volunteer activities include: Reading tutor at Kohala Elementary School, Hawaii island TED 2021 conference organizer, Interpretive educational designer for Anna Ranch Heritage Center (Waimea) and ‘Iole (Kapa’au), Assisting Feed Hawaii & Kohala Village HUB with organizational and web support.
Marketing
Arnie Klaus has over 30 years experience in marketing and branding, website development, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce and sales. He has a successful track record of implementing innovative strategies for web product and landing pages, digital ad programs, email campaigns, social media management to increase exposure and directly reach home buyers. This includes:
Professional Associations
National Association of Realtors
Hawaii Association of Realtors
West Hawaii Association of Realtors
Residential Real Estate Renovation
I have personally purchased and renovated numerous homes throughout Hawaii, Washington and Florida. Each home was tastefully remodeled - focusing on quality construction, attention to details, and thoughtful landscaping design. Homes were staged and photographed to perfection utilizing artistic minimalist design. Each home was sold through selective marketing strategies, with full price offers mostly within one month.
Sustainable Development Experience
Land Conservation Acquisitions, Affordable Housing Development, Destination Development, Heritage Preservation, Parks and Trail System Development, Marine Resources Management
Leadership in Projects include
HomeTrust - Housing Land Trust (Founder)
Bellingham Greenways - trail and park system (Founder)
Skagit County Economic Development (Manager)
San Juan County Marine Resources (Manager)
San Juan Island Art & Nature Park (Founder)
Spring Street Aquarium (Founder)
Island Museum of Art (Founder)
Clayton Beach - Acquisition Campaign for Larrabee State Park (Founder)
Madrona Point (Orcas Island) acquisition - Native American heritage site (Organizer)
Certifications
Economic Development Finance Certification Course - National Development Council
Business Credit Analysis Certification Course - National Development Council
Grant Writing Certificate - National Grant Writers’ Association
Ecommerce Analytics: From Data to Decisions - Google Analytics Academy
Licensed Water Operator - reverse osmosis desalination
Awards
Governor’s Economic Development Award - San Juan Island Nature Reserve & Sculpture Park
Citizen of the Year - International NW Parks and Recreation Association
Best Speaker of the Year - Farm Forestry Association
Heroes For Today - Eddie Bauer Corporation
Newsmaker of the Year - The Bellingham Herald
Kohala Pacific Realty: Your Trusted Partner in Kohala Real Estate
Since 1984, Kohala Pacific Realty has been the premier choice for real estate shoppers and sellers in the Kohala area. Our brokerage consistently leads the region in performance, thanks to our dedicated team and sustainable growth strategies.
We are committed to excellence and uphold the highest standards of ethics and service, all delivered with the spirit of aloha. As a boutique real estate office, we take pride in fostering close relationships with our clients, offering a personalized experience that larger brokerages can't match.
Our tight-knit team of agents, led by our experienced broker, collaborates seamlessly to ensure every listing and purchase is a success. We believe that our reputation depends on delivering the best possible service and achieving the highest levels of client satisfaction. At Kohala Pacific Realty, we are here to make your real estate journey smooth, enjoyable, and rewarding.