With diverse experience in New York real estate transactions, Kaya (registered as Cigdem Kaya) is an accomplished real estate agent who specializes in helping tenants and first-time home buyers, offering a unique perspective from having been in every position of the transaction herself as a renter, buyer, landlord, and investor.

Previously, after receiving her MBA in Marketing and Information Technology from Fordham University, Kaya served as Director of Marketing Information with Saatchi & Saatchi, an internationally accredited advertising agency, for over 7 years, where she played a vital role in the successful launch of new Toyota products into the New York market.

Currently residing in the Upper East Side, she loves how there is a New York for everyone, how each neighborhood has its own feel and also budget for every stage of life and lifestyle. A runner at heart, with several full and half marathons under her belt, she works tirelessly to achieve her client's goals.Kaya is bilingual in English and Turkish.