BROOKLYN, NY, December 22, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Arlene Waye has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

A highly respected real estate broker, developer, and strategist, Ms. Waye is widely recognized for her role in shaping Brooklyn and Staten Island real estate for more than three decades. She currently serves as Founder and Principal Broker of Century 21 Awaye Realty, the Downtown Brooklyn flagship of the globally recognized Century 21 brand. In this role, she oversees brokerage operations, strategic growth, marketing, and complex development advisory services, while leading high-level transactions involving condominium development, ground-up construction, co-op and condominium conversions, and multi-family repositioning.

Ms. Waye's career is distinguished by her ability to lead within some of New York City's most technically demanding real estate environments. Her expertise includes guiding rent-stabilized buildings through co-op and condominium conversions, preparing and coordinating offering plans, advising on zoning and redevelopment feasibility, and repositioning historically significant properties throughout Downtown Brooklyn, the Gowanus Canal district, and Staten Island. She is widely regarded as a trusted advisor to families, developers, and investors navigating complex transactions.

"As the daughter of immigrants, I learned early that nothing is given—everything is earned through perseverance, discipline, and purpose."

Before relaunching under the Century 21 banner, Ms. Waye founded and led Awaye Realty, which she built from the ground up beginning in 2003. Over more than two decades, she transformed the firm into a highly regarded Brooklyn brokerage known for integrity, technical excellence, and client loyalty. Earlier in her career, she served as Chief Financial Officer for a major property developer, overseeing property management and development operations—experience that became foundational to her success as an owner and real estate strategist.

Ms. Waye is particularly known for her work with families inheriting century-old properties, helping them evaluate, modernize, and reposition assets to maximize long-term value. Through Frame Design & Development, the firm's design and development division, she helps preserve historic character while positioning properties for top-tier market performance—often unlocking generational wealth for families navigating major transitions.

Frame Design & Development is led by Ms. Waye's daughter, Danielle Waye, an accomplished interior designer who previously served as Head of Design for leading architecture and design firms in New York City. Danielle brings high-level design leadership, refined aesthetic vision, and deep experience modernizing historic properties, allowing families to prepare inherited homes—often over a century old—for sale at top market value.

A self-made business leader and the daughter of immigrant parents, Ms. Waye entered the real estate industry at a time when leadership, finance, and development roles were overwhelmingly male-dominated. She built her career through persistence, discipline, and uncompromising work ethic while raising a family—experiences that shaped her leadership philosophy and long-term vision.

Her professional excellence has earned her recognition as one of the Top 12 Most Trusted Realtors by New York Magazine in 2025, along with acclaim for her specialization in 1031 exchanges and advanced investment strategy. She is also recognized for educating clients on asset optimization, legacy planning, and responsible long-term ownership.

Beyond her professional work, Ms. Waye serves as an Advisory Board Member for Citizens Bank, contributing insight to industry initiatives and community development. She supports charitable organizations including Easter Seals and Operation Impact, reflecting a longstanding commitment to civic engagement.

Ms. Waye completed her education at Providence College. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys golfing and boating. Looking ahead, she is focused on expanding Century 21 Awaye Realty alongside her daughters, continuing to build a multi-generational enterprise rooted in leadership, community impact, and enduring legacy.

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