John S. Rabi
General Manager and Principal Broker
  Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager and Accredited Buyer Representative
  ABR,CM,CRB,FHS,PB

Company Information

Company History

Typically Tropical Properties is a privately owned company and it recognized its 17-year anniversary in 2010. How did we grow from a one man's vision, and an investment of $35,000 to become one of this island's largest and well-respected real estate and development companies employing many agents and with annual sales in millions?

In November 1993, John S. Rabi founded Typically Tropical Properties on the premise that nothing beats personalized service, experience and attention to detail; and with an initial investment of $35,000. The ability to quickly and economically access clients all over the country with the new phenomena called Internet was a major influence having a direct impact on the Company's growth and direction. With the Information Age quickly gaining pace, speed became the watchword. Information Technology was becoming an integral part of the Company's changing role in the once well-defined chain of custody. The Internet boosted the speed of doing business and has moved us to be more flexible and creative in our business approach. At Typically Tropical Properties, everybody continue to believe leveraging technology is the best way to achieve maximum efficiency and maintain the highest level of customer service.

In 2002, Typically Tropical Properties moved to larger facilities. In the same year, the implementation of the "True 100% Commission" program of the Company to the employees by John was an instrumental change for the Company. This innovative business model idea earned John the "Hawaii Businessman of The Year" title from the Business Advisory Council of the National Republican Congressional Committee in 2003. The award was presented to John by President George W. Bush at the Award Dinner at the White House in Washington D.C.  John also received The National Republican Congressional Committee “National Leadership Award” in 2003. The award was presented to John by Congressman Tom De Lay, Majority Leader. John was honored to be included in the MONTCLAIR WHO’S WHO (“Who’s Who In Real Estate”) 2007/2008 Edition, which is an exclusive selection of Montclair Publishing’s “Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals.”

In a major corporate restructuring, while still doing business under the registered trade name of Typically Tropical Properties, the Company changed its legal name to Rainbow Real Estate Group, L.L.C., and has been acquired by two other entities. Rainforest Properties, L.L.C. (a privately owned company) and another private entity became equity stakeholders in the company in 2004. Rainforest Properties L.L.C has transferred its stake in the company back to John in 2006 and John implemented the Employee Stock Sharing Plan (“ESSP”) during 2007, distributing 5% ownership shares to the individual agents of the company for their loyal and dedicated service. The company has been operating as a Broker/Agent Co-Op since January 1st, 2008 and John S. Rabi has been the General Manager & Principal Broker of the Broker/Agent Co-Op since its new program began.

Typically Tropical Properties moved its principal office to the Chamber of Commerce Center in 2010.
In 2006, Pacific Business News (in partnership with First Hawaiian Bank, PriceWaterhouseCooper and Pacific LightNet) presented "HAWAII'S FASTEST 50 Celebrating the Speed of Small Business" with the Company being ranked as the 8th fastest growing small company in the State of Hawaii. The HO'OULU Award was presented to John by Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann at the Award Luncheon at The Royal Hawaiian in Honolulu. The company became a two-time HO’OULU Award winning company in 2007, when Pacific Business News (this time in partnership with First Hawaiian Bank, N&K, Becker Communications and Altres HR) presented "HAWAII'S FASTEST 50 Celebrating the Speed of Small Business" with the Company being ranked as the 25th fastest growing small company in the State of Hawaii. The HO'OULU Award was presented to John by Larry Fuller, President and Publisher of Pacific Business News, at the Award Luncheon at The Royal Hawaiian in Honolulu.

While the Company specializes in Buyer Representation, its does represent Sellers too. Its marketing is focused on investors and primarily is web-based. The Company owns seven Internet domain names, has a marketing representative in both Asia and Europe, has a direct e-mail marketing program to prospective Buyers and is the first Hawaii real estate company directly associated with a Chinese real estate company in Sanya. The Company also has an association agreement with a real estate company in Fiji. Leading the way, Typically Tropical Properties introduced its “Menu of Services” in 2005, replacing the known and industry-accepted set commission structure.

John S. Rabi, the General Manager & Principal Broker of the Company is one of the only 8,000** Certified Real Estate Brokerage Managers in the U.S.A., and an inactive member of the Council of Certified Real Estate Brokerage Managers. There are only approximately 40,000* ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative) designated real estate agents in the U.S.A., and John is one of them. The employees of the Company are specialized and live in various areas of Hawaii; therefore, the Company can effectively represent clients in almost every part of the Big Island.
Typically Tropical Properties has evolved over the years, but our reputation for excellence in service, price, financial stability, and ethical business practices have remained unchanged from the beginning.

* 2000            ** 1998

Mission Statement

“The Next Level of Service!”

Typically Tropical Properties is committed to being the "Provider of Choice" through service excellence. Our emphasis is to achieve superior customer satisfaction with exceptional people and exceptional service. To revolutionize the standard of professional performance that inspires, demanding superior standards of care and diligence, and building a culture where aspirations, visions and dreams do become real. We focus on providing value-added services to our clients, customers and associates worldwide.  Employees remain our most important asset and they are encouraged to strive for excellence, not perfection. Excellence is an achievable goal of high-quality performance; perfection generally is an unachievable goal that can lead to disappointment. Through training in all areas with an emphasis on technology; service and ingenuity will be enhanced, promoting our long-held tradition of commitment to service, ethical business practices, financial strength, and flexibility.