As a Hawai’i Life agent on the island of Molokai, I bring a unique perspective, uncompromising commitment, and strong business skills to helping every client achieve their goals of buying and selling real estate. For over a decade I've worked in the field of land use planning and development on the island. During this time, I've learned to navigate the complexities of building and remodeling homes, developing and rehabilitating commercial and hotel properties, and working with agricultural land owners to fulfill their operational requirements. I attribute these experiences and a knowledge of Molokai that can only be gained from living here to my success in real estate.
Since becoming a licensed Real Estate Agent in 2017, I have helped my clients achieve their goals of buying and selling real estate. As a well-respected leader in the community, I have also served on the Board of the Molokai Community Federal Credit Union, Destination Molokai Visitors Bureau, the Molokai Community Plan Advisory Committee, and as the past Chair of the Molokai Planning Commission. I was appointed President and CEO of the Molokai Chamber of Commerce in 2009 and had the honor of being named a Pacific Century Fellow in 2012. Currently, I serve as the President of the Molokai Filipino Community Council and Vice President of the West Molokai Association.
A lifelong entrepreneur and small business owner, I have been involved with a number of successful businesses and developed trusted relationships throughout my career. I continue to nurture these relationships, which has given me a broad network of colleagues, musicians, friends, families, and neighbors on Molokai and throughout Hawai'i. I’m committed to bringing people together and forming collaborative partnerships, and this deep level of connection consistently benefits the buyers and sellers I represent.
When I moved to Molokai in 2007, I played in a jazz band at the Lodge in Maunaloa. It was there that I met my wife, Dawn, who was the lead singer of the band. We married in 2010 and continued performing on Molokai until the spring of 2020. When I’m not working towards my clients success, I enjoy playing the saxophone, spending quality time with my wife, our family, and most importantly, embracing my favorite job of being "Papa" to our three granddaughters.
Whether I am playing an active role in the legislative process, helping the local business community, or assisting a real estate client, I am dedicated to being an advocate for those I serve. I’m ready to put all of that to work for you, so feel free to email me anytime at robstephenson@hawaiilife.com, or text or call me at 808-658-0608.
What my clients are saying...
Rob did a great job selling our house. He knows the Molokai market and knows how to negotiate for his client. We were so lucky to have him as our agent. Thank you for listing and selling our house at the reasonable price.
I flew over to Molokai for the day and Rob met me at the airport and drove me and my son around all day - taking us to a number of properties.
He is amazingly connected to the community and a very respected and well-liked member.
Rob kept stressing that we are building a relationship and we’ll take the time/energy to do it right. I felt absolutely no pressure from him (unlike other experiences I have had).
I will be purchasing a property within the next 3 to 9 months and I’m confident Rob will take care of me every step of the way. I trust him completely - so important.