Melahat Cigdem Castro “Chichi”

About Melahat Cigdem”Chichi” Castro

Melahat Cigdem”Chichi” Castro is a professional real estate agent with La Rosa Realty.

Melahat Cigdem “Chichi” Castro is a world traveler and real estate agent with La Rosa Realty, matchmaking her clients with their property soulmates.

Chichi was born and raised in Turkey and came to the United States in 2001. She speaks Turkish and English fluently, along with basic German. She has explored more than 80 countries worldwide. Her goal is to expand her work as a Certified International Property Specialist in both commercial and residential real estate. Chichi has a passion for working with people of different cultures and backgrounds, always finding common ground to establish long-lasting. connections. Chichi believes real estate is a game of matchmaking, where she wields the unique opportunity to connect a family with their perfect match—a home that suits their wants and needs.

She has traveled the world as a flight attendant with Turkish Airlines and as a ticket agent with Delta Airlines. She was a teacher of language at Kemal Has High School, and she charmed audiences as a theatrical performer and dancer in plays such as 7 Kocali Hurmuz. Chichi also has experience as a hotel owner/manager. Running the Arteka Hotel taught Chichi to be business-minded, structured, and detail-oriented, which prepared her to successfully execute commercial real estate transactions. She became a Realtor in 2015, and it has been her most rewarding career thus far.

Chichi is a CIPS – Certified International Property Specialist, MRP – Military Relocation Professional, and a  PSA – Price Strategy Adviser. She has earned a GKC – Gold Key Certification, e-Pro Certification, NHCB – New Home Co-Broker  Designation, and a Technology and Marketing Real Estate Certification , SRS – Seller Representative Specialist, ABR – Accredited Buyer Representative, DIPC – Dubai International Property Consultant as well as an ACE Award for her outstanding achievement in continuing education. Chichi holds a bachelor’s degree in Library Science from Istanbul University.

She is never frightened by a challenge—she furthers her education and makes the most of every opportunity, while always looking to expand her business endeavors. Chichi wants more out of life so she can give more to those around her, including her three beautiful daughters.

• Specializations:
  Buyer’s Agent | Buyers Investment | Real Estate Relocation | Specialist Residential Real Estate | Seller’s Agent