About Carrie Nicholson

Carrie Nicholson is a top-producing realtor with 25 years of experience in Hawaii’s luxury real estate market. She currently serves as the Principal Broker & Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Kohanaiki Realty, LLC. Over the course of her career, she has achieved nearly $2 billion in residential and land sales in Hawaii.

Carrie started her real estate journey at Clark Realty, quickly becoming a top producer through hard work and determination. She later became Principal Broker at Kukio Properties, leading a high-performing sales team and working with clients who value excellence and personalized service. Most recently, she spent 12 years at Hawai‘i Life – Forbes Global Properties as Broker in Charge and Director of Hawai‘i Life One, Hawaii Island. Her work has been featured in publications such as Forbes, The Washington Post, Vanity Fair, Modern Luxury Hawaii, and the New York Post, and she has been repeatedly recognized as one of Hawai‘i’s top real estate agents by Hawai‘i Business Magazine. 

A Hawaii native, Carrie has a deep love for the ocean. She’s a certified Coast Guard submarine co-pilot, rescue scuba diver, and free diver. She has even worked with National Geographic on underwater documentaries and photography. Before her real estate career, Carrie spent 8 years in Japan as an international model, representing major brands like Coca-Cola, Sony, and Kao Cosmetics.

Carrie’s strong connection to nature and local culture gives her a unique perspective on the island’s luxury real estate. Her firsthand experience with the Big Island’s growth helps her guide clients with insight and care, helping them find homes that truly match their lifestyle and goals.

She lives on the West Coast of the Big Island with her husband Winton, Design/Builder with Nicholson, LLC, and their three children.