About

 
 

Affinity’s Vision

Helping people build financial wealth and enriching people’s quality of life through homeownership.

Affinity’s Mission

  • To provide an exceptional level of service fostered by professionalism and knowledge.

  • To treat people with respect and empathy while maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and commitment to excellence.

  • Without exception, continuously protecting the best interest of our clients.

  • To be a leader in ethical business practices and customer service in the real estate industry.

Agents

Karen Yoko Uehara (R)
RB-19251

Karen is the owner and Principal Broker of Affinity Realty. She was born and raised in Windward, Oahu. She attended Kailua High School and furthered her education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa where she earned a Bachelor’s of Business Administration with a concentration in Real Estate and Business Management and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. 

Karen’s commitment to her professional is evident in her many achievements in the real estate industry. In 2007 and 2012 Karen was the recipient of the prestigious Honolulu Board of Realtors Aloha Aina Award. Karen continues to improve herself through education and has completed course requirements for several professional designations including the Certified Residential Specialist, e-Professional, Graduate Realtor Institute, and Accredited Buyer Representative. Karen was also a member of the Honolulu Board of Realtors Professional Standards and Arbitration Committee for six years. 

Karen encompasses residential real estate in all areas of Oahu and is familiar with the different markets and neighborhoods. She specializes in building relationships and understanding the needs of people. She is knowledgeable and well-educated in residential sales, negotiations, and marketing. Throughout her professional career, Karen emphasis commitment to excellence, open communication, patience, and caring. 

Melinda Chao (RA)
RS-71601
Licensed real estate professional since 2008.

Eri Matsumura Brailsford (RA)
RS-73316

Eri was born and raised in Japan and moved to Hawaii at age 17 to attended Hawaii Tokai International College. She later transferred to the University of Hawaii at Manoa where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree. Soon after graduation, Eri began her real estate career.

Even from a young age, Eri has always been very passionate about helping others and strives for excellence in anything she does. Being in the real estate field has allowed Eri to continue on her life long path towards helping others. She has been trained under the direction of Karen Uehara (R) for the past several years and has cultivated a strong sense of professionalism and perseverance. She is dedicated to providing exception service to all her clients.