Meet Shawnalei
Shawnalei Tamayose is an award-winning broker, distinguishing herself as a leader in New York City’s luxury real estate market, with a focus on new developments, penthouses, and townhouses across Manhattan and the Hamptons. As the Founder of Aloha Luxury Collective at Brown Harris Stevens and a former partner at a boutique brokerage, she combines over a decade of experience with visionary leadership to deliver an unparalleled client experience.
Her unwavering commitment to integrity, discretion, and client-first service has earned her the trust of discerning buyers, sellers, developers, and global investors who rely on her to navigate complex transactions with both precision and grace.
Shawnalei’s foundation in real estate includes being a member of the #1 team at Corcoran, managing operations for a Douglas Elliman power broker, and leading the sales and marketing of high-profile New York City developments—including a $230M sellout in Hell’s Kitchen and serving as Sales Director for a $47M sellout project in East Harlem. This developer-side expertise sharpened her ability to market and sell luxury properties with analytical precision and innovative strategy, allowing her to craft bespoke campaigns that ensure each listing commands maximum attention in a competitive market.
Having also worked with Corcoran, Douglas Elliman, and Compass, Shawnalei gained invaluable knowledge of the luxury sector before launching her own brokerage, blending the best of what she learned with her own vision for elevated, boutique client service.
Her Hawaiian upbringing inspires her tagline, “Selling the City the Hawaiian Way,” reflecting her values-driven approach to every client interaction. Guided by the belief that “how you do anything is how you do everything,” Shawnalei treats each client as family, ensuring they feel supported and never pressured. This authenticity has made her a trusted advisor whose clients often become lifelong friends.
Beyond real estate, Shawnalei is deeply committed to philanthropy and legacy, dedicating a portion of her profits to end world hunger, provide clean water to underdeveloped countries, and fund children’s education globally.
Born and raised on Kauai, Hawaii, Shawnalei’s discipline and drive were shaped by her background as a multi-title pageant queen, undefeated Polynesian dancer, and competitive tennis player. Today, these qualities are reflected in her career, where she continues to set new standards of excellence in the luxury market.
Shawnalei’s rise is fueled not only by her ability to anticipate client needs but also by her vision to leave a lasting impact. Whether buying, selling, leasing, or developing, she and her team deliver extraordinary results while building enduring relationships.
