Cindy Cigdem Gokay

About Cindy Cigdem Gokay

Real estate in Manhattan is not just about the property. It is about understanding how people live, what they value, and how those decisions translate over time.Recognized as a “Leading Lady of Real Estate” by Real Estate Weekly, Cindy Gokay has built her career over nearly two decades working with buyers, sellers, and developers across New York City. She is dual-licensed in New York and New Jersey and works with both local and international clients.Cindy’s experience spans both resale and new development, which is where much of the nuance in this market sits.She began her career as an assistant and quickly moved into leading transactions, including the delivery of a 200+ unit luxury condominium to her firm. She later served as Director of Sales for several new developments across Manhattan, including 505 West 43rd Street, 30 East 31st Street, 212 West 95th Street, and 251 West 91st Street.In these roles, she worked closely with developers and cross-functional teams across marketing, architecture, design, construction, legal, and finance, overseeing projects from early planning through completion.This background informs how she advises clients today.New development and resale do not behave the same way. Pricing, negotiation, closing costs, and even access to inventory can vary significantly. Understanding those differences allows for better decisions.The same applies to co-ops and condos. Not every buyer is suited for every type of property, and identifying that early avoids wasted time.A large part of the process is also alignment. What works for one person does not always work for both. Navigating that thoughtfully is just as important as finding the right property.Cindy is known for being direct, responsive, and detail-oriented, with a focus on making the process clear and efficient from start to finish.You can explore more at or reach out directly.

Experience

1. Real Estate Sales

   Brown Harris Stevens

   Sep 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Advising buyers, sellers, and investors across Manhattan, with transactions spanning NoMad, Chelsea, the Upper West Side, and the Upper East Side.Experience includes resale condos and co-ops as well as sponsor units, working with both end users and investors.For international investors, I focus on speed and execution. Properties are positioned and rented immediately, often within the first week, while coordinating a full team of professionals to support the investment from acquisition through stabilization.Work includes pricing strategy, comparative analysis, negotiation, and guiding clients through the full transaction process from search through closing.Known for being responsive, direct, and detail-oriented, with a focus on making the process clear and efficient.

Education

• Bayside High School, Bayside, NY

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

• Queens College

  BA, Economics

  1993 — 1997

Skills

• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Brokerage
• Residential Homes
• Investment Properties
• Real Estate Development
• Relocation
• Investors
• Business Development
• Real Estate
• Negotiation
• Sales
• Nj Real Estate
• Leases
• Townhomes
• Market Research
• Investments
• Marketing
• Working with Investors
• Condos
• First Time Home Buyers
• Sellers
• Strategic Planning
• Real Estate Transactions
• Entrepreneurship
• Interior Design
• Working with First-Time Home Buyers
• Luxury
• Property Management
• Rentals
• Marketing Strategy
• New Business Development