Noradel “Nora” Manzano, Realtor-Associate, arrived on the Garden Island of Kauai in 1998 from her place of birth, the Philippines. She is a graduate of Kapa’a High School and successfully completed her Associate’s Degree in Computer Business Administration at Heald College in Honolulu. Nora began her professional career acquiring skillsets through various workplace opportunities such as mechanical plan reading for a local plumbing company, learning commercial building systems at a facilities maintenance service provider and as a property manager at Colliers International for the past nine years overseeing industrial, office and retail properties. Each experience contributed to her pathway to the residential real estate industry.

In early 2022, Nora did in fact transition into the residential real estate industry and has hit the ground running! Through hard work, dedication and a tireless work ethic, she has had the privilege of helping many people purchase their first-time homes as well as working with families looking to upgrade or downsize to meet their economic or personal needs and move-in to their new homes. Her passion, communication and commitment to her clients are some of the traits that have led to successful home purchases.

She is grateful to her family that has supported her through the years and her sister who is a veteran in the industry for all the guidance, training, and knowledge as she navigates her newfound career in the residential real estate business. Furthermore, to her mentors throughout her career that has mentored, shared their expertise and knowledge for the betterment of her professional career. Thanks to all the clientele that she has assisted and served, who have become part of her family realizing their dreams as first-time homeowners and/or investors.