John Quindara

Being born and raised on the beautiful island of Oahu, has given John an immense appreciation and love for the place we call Hawaii. With real estate, he has now turned that love and appreciation into a professional expertise that only a true local can offer. Born on the Westside of the island, John was raised by loving, supportive parents who both installed within him a great sense of ...hard work and determination rooted from their deep family experiences as immigrants from the Philippines.

John graduate from St. Louis School and then pursued a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Brigham Young University-Hawaii. Majoring in ‘Psychology’ with a minor in ‘Conflict Resolution’, John was a very active member of the campus community. Holding various leadership roles in different organizations, he was also instrumental in the founding of a mediation service organization that dealt with the conflict resolutions of local families, sports teams and faculty and students alike. Experiences like these has help John develop great leadership, organizational, and negotiation skills that has helped in his day to day business.

Throughout school and upon graduation, John worked at the world renowned Polynesian Cultural Center as a Performer and Promoter. As a part of the very esteemed Promotional Team, he had the privilege of traveling the world, dancing and promoting the center and Hawaii as a whole to thousands of people around the World. There he gained the skill and experience of marketing and advertising. Later, John pursued a sales career as a realtor at Locations Hawaii.

John has found a unrivaled support team at Locations, and also created great relationships that has helped him mature in the industry. Being mentored and guided by some of the best agents, not only in the company, but in the entire real estate industry in the state, John is learning to apply all of his life experiences and dedicate them to run an honest and integral business.

In his free time, you can find him mostly at the beach enjoying a good surf or simply enjoying the sun and the water. He is also a sports enthusiast that has developed a deep love for all sports, especially basketball. He also enjoys spending time as a volunteer, currently volunteering as a ‘Wish Granter’ for the Make a Wish foundation, helping children with terminal illnesses and their families fulfill lifetime dreams. He has also spent time as a volunteer with organizations like Habitat for Humanity, LDS Helping Hands, and Kahuku Hospital. From 2009-2011, John served a volunteer church mission in Brazil where he lived, learned the language, and served the people through humanitarian aid, and spiritual and family counsel.

What drives him and his business is more than the money personal accolades, but as John puts it “I don’t sell real estate, I want to build lastingrelationships and help families reach their goals.”

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