LONG ISLAND CITY, NY, February 03, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Zihui Cathy Huang 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.

Ms. Huang has established herself as a prominent figure in the real estate industry, particularly through her leadership and innovation at Acre NY Realty Inc. Since founding the company in 2021, she has overseen its rapid expansion to two offices with more than 170 licensed agents. Under her direction, Acre NY Realty achieved $300 million in sales by 2025 and secured exclusive partnerships for over 10 buildings, marking a significant milestone for a new startup. The firm's influence is especially notable in the Asian market, where Ms. Huang is recognized as one of the leading social media influencers.

Beyond the company's rapid growth, Ms. Huang distinguishes herself through a people-centered leadership philosophy focused on agent development. Her approach emphasizes comprehensive training that integrates industry expertise with advanced social media strategies, enabling many agents to double or even triple their sales and commissions after joining the firm. Acre NY Realty's exclusive listings span Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, with a strong emphasis on Long Island City and Flushing. In addition, Ms. Huang leads a China-based branch focused on social media marketing across major Chinese platforms.

In addition to her work in New York, Ms. Huang is the founder of Acre NJ, launched in 2024 to extend Acre's proven New York model into the New Jersey market. She oversees its continued expansion and operations, leveraging the firm's expertise in social media-driven marketing and technology-enabled sales strategies. Under her leadership, Acre has grown from a regional brokerage into a platform with expanding national and international reach, offering comprehensive services across residential sales, leasing and property investment.

Prior to her current role at Acre NY Realty Inc., Ms. Huang founded Homieland Realty Inc. in the Greater New York City Area from 2018 to 2021. During this period, she laid the groundwork for her future ventures by building relationships within the industry and developing her expertise in real estate sales and management. Her professional journey began as a marketing specialist at CitySpade Realty Inc. in the Greater New York City Area from 2016 to 2018, during which time she honed her skills in marketing strategy and client relations.

Ms. Huang's academic background has played a pivotal role in shaping her career trajectory. She earned a Master of Science in marketing from Baruch College in New York City in 2016, equipping her with advanced knowledge of market analysis and consumer behavior that she applies daily in her business operations. She also holds a Bachelor of Economics in international economics and trade from Jinan University, Guangzhou, China, graduating in 2014. Her international perspective was broadened through coursework as an exchange student in economics and business at Universitat de les Illes Balears in Spain in 2013.

Reflecting on her career, Ms. Huang attributes her achievements to identifying optimal paths for growth, leveraging social media effectively and collaborating with skilled professionals. She emphasizes continual self-improvement and intrinsic motivation as essential drivers of success, qualities that have been recognized by numerous developers who have contributed to shaping her company's identity.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Ms. Huang is dedicated to civic engagement and philanthropy. She serves as a board member and donor for the Chinese Business Association and supports women's empowerment initiatives through donations to the Asian Female Organization. Notably, her accomplishments have been recognized with honors such as the Hurun Award in 2024.

Looking ahead, Ms. Huang aims to enter the private equity sector with a focus on private fund lending while continuing to build her brokerage business. She plans to leverage social media further to accelerate growth for both herself and her agents by establishing a company modeled after MCM that helps agents become social media stars. Additionally, Ms. Huang intends to develop an AI-driven system to streamline deal-making processes within her firm and set ambitious targets for increasing sales volume and expanding new development listings.

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