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With over 21 years of experience in New York City's competitive real estate market and more than $200 million in sales across Manhattan alone, Cindy Gokay has built a reputation rooted in results and forward-thinking strategy. That number excludes the 200+ unit development project she brought to her firm in New Jersey, where she is also licensed.
What sets Cindy apart is how she thinks. Her background in new development gives her a strategic lens that most resale agents don’t have—starting with a big-picture market view, then zooming in to the deal-level details that matter most. From pricing to positioning, she treats each listing like a product launch—crafted, timed, and marketed with intention. Whether she's collaborating with architects and developers or guiding a seller through negotiations, Cindy’s process is always hands-on, thoughtful, and based on buyer behavior.
Cindy’s path into real estate was anything but conventional—but it set the foundation for the expert she is today. Originally a product manager at a tech company, Cindy transitioned into real estate after attending a Barbara Corcoran book event, where Corcoran’s advice to “start as an assistant and learn the ropes from someone who’s done it” set the course for Cindy’s next chapter. This insight led Cindy to quickly establish herself in the real estate industry, ultimately leading her to work on iconic development projects that have shaped the city’s skyline.
Cindy’s strength lies in her ability to see both the big picture and the details that drive real results. From filing offering plans to final closings, she’s deeply involved in every phase of a project—pricing, staging, financing, strategy, and execution. Whether she’s working with developers, buyers, or sellers, Cindy crafts bespoke, data-informed approaches that simplify the decision-making process.
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Known for her clarity, insight, and hands-on approach, Cindy is a trusted partner to both developers and resale clients. Her strength lies in connecting strategic planning with execution—bringing together data, design, and marketing in a way that resonates with today’s buyers.
“I believe real estate is about more than just transactions. It’s about understanding the full story behind a property, from conception to completion,” she explains. “When you know the process, how deals were structured, how pricing was set, what the original strategy was, you’re not just guiding a sale, you’re giving your client the full picture. And when people feel fully informed, they feel confident—not sold to. That’s where trust is built, and that’s what leads to informed decisions and happy clients.”
As Cindy Gokay moves forward, her focus remains on expanding her expertise in new development while continuing to support her clients, whether they are first-time buyers or seasoned developers, in making informed decisions in the complex New York City real estate market. Her goal is always the same: to make every decision smarter, every experience more transparent, and every outcome strategically aligned with her clients’ goals.
For more information about Cindy Gokay’s real estate services, visit her website.
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