{"id":314706,"date":"2023-02-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bhgrelife.com\/bhgrelife\/?p=314706"},"modified":"2026-09-15T11:28:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T15:28:31","slug":"bhgre-rainbow-island-properties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/bhgre-rainbow-island-properties\/","title":{"rendered":"The Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Brand Welcomes Startup Brokerage In Hawaii"},"content":{"rendered":"
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MADISON, N.J. (Feb. 27, 2023) — <\/b>Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate<\/a> LLC<\/u> announced today the affiliation of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Rainbow Island Properties based in the Hanalei district on the island of Kauai, Hawaii.<\/p>\n

The firm is owned and operated by Tim Ross and Joyce Wright Funk, seasoned real estate professionals with more than 30 years of experience. Tim is originally from Northern California and since moving to Hawaii four years ago has established a strong client base. Joyce grew up in Beverly Hills and following in her father and grandfathers\u2019 real estate footsteps, was originally licensed in California in 1989 before moving to Hawaii in 2007. She now becomes the Better Homes and Gardens\u00ae<\/sup> Real Estate brand\u2019s first Black female owner.<\/p>\n

Launching the brokerage with the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate brand, Ross and Wright Funk will build a full-service firm where affiliated agents have access to proprietary avenues for lead generation, technology resources and business-building tools, as well as unique lifestyle content including Better Homes & Gardens<\/i> magazine. Additionally, the firm will offer affiliated agents a unique opportunity to advance their professional development and skillsets through Be Better University\u00ae<\/sup>, the brand\u2019s award-winning learning platform.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs someone who\u2019s always been attracted to the allure of beautiful homes and properties, opening a business in the most scenic state in the country seemed like an inevitability,\u201d said Joyce Wright Funk, Broker\/Co-Owner. \u201cAs we move forward with our careers, we have chosen to participate in owning our own brokerage. We chose to affiliate with the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate brand because, in our opinion, it surpasses all other brands. Being a leading real estate lifestyle brand will be our calling card to build the business here in Kauai, working with the entire continuum of clients from first-time homeowners to high-net-worth clients.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ross and Wright Funk will also tap into the brand\u2019s sophisticated marketing resources to enhance the client experience, including its unique luxury program Distinctive Collection by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate<\/a>\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

Kauai is widely recognized as one of the most idyllic places to live in the country, especially for those who prefer an outdoor lifestyle. The island is home to several well-known sights and attractions, such as the 11-mile long Kalalau Trail, the N\u0101 Pali Coast, which is often referred to as \u201cthe eighth wonder of the world,\u201d the Waimea Canyon State Park, and plenty more. The entire island embodies the firm\u2019s mantra of \u201cliving Aloha,\u201d which means to be connected with one another and the beautiful landscape surrounding the area. The actual meaning of Aloha is ALO – Presence and HA \u2013 Breath. The Presence of Breath or Breath of Life.<\/p>\n

Both Tim and Joyce say \u201cThe Aloha lifestyle is something that we believe everyone should have an innate right to experience, and we embrace inclusivity. Our job is to make this as attainable as possible and provide our clients with a streamlined home buying and selling experience that they will thoroughly enjoy!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are extremely excited that Joyce and Tim have affiliated with us to launch Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Rainbow Island Properties on the island of Kauai,\u201d said Sherry Chris, President & CEO, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. \u201cThey will have access to state-of-the-art technology and extensive marketing resources to give their clients a unique advantage as they build their firm. With the pair\u2019s deep industry knowledge and experience as leaders in the business, the brokerage will no doubt leverage these tools to establish an impressive foothold in the Hawaii real estate market.\u201d<\/p>\n

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<\/a>About Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC<\/b><\/p>\n

The Better Homes and Gardens\u00ae<\/sup> Real Estate network is a dynamic real estate brand that offers a full range of services to brokers, sales associates and home buyers and sellers. Using innovative technology, sophisticated business systems and the broad appeal of a lifestyle brand, the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate network embodies the future of the real estate industry while remaining grounded in the tradition of home. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation, and settlement services.<\/p>\n

The growing Better Homes and Gardens\u00ae<\/sup> Real Estate network includes approximately 12,440 independent sales associates in approximately 420 offices serving home buyers and sellers across the United States, Canada, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Australia and Turkey.<\/p>\n

Better Homes and Gardens\u00ae<\/sup>, the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate logo, and BHGRE\u00ae<\/sup> are registered service marks owned by Meredith Operations Corporation and licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated.<\/p>\n

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Media Contact:<\/b><\/p>\n

Misty Beard<\/p>\n

973-407-2331<\/p>\n

Misty.Beard@bhgre.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"