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With over 25 years of elite sales and marketing experience, coupled with a lifelong connection to New York City, Daija Arias delivers exceptional service and expertise to her real estate clients. Known for her passion, integrity, and unwavering work ethic, Daija is a detail-oriented professional dedicated to helping sellers achieve top dollar and guiding buyers toward their dream home or investment. Her entrepreneurial spirit and client-first approach ensure a seamless and rewarding experience for everyone she represents.

Daija began her career in advertising before transitioning to executive roles in Spanish-language media at prestigious companies such as Telemundo and Univision in the US, then internationally at Vivendi Universal, and MGM. Her ability to excel and rise through the ranks in these competitive environments earned her the respect of both clients and peers. Having traveled to more than 20 countries, Daija has developed a deep understanding of cultural nuances, enabling her to connect effortlessly with a diverse, international clientele. Her entrepreneurial acumen extends beyond media; she successfully created and launched a beloved Dominican restaurant in Chelsea.

Originally from Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, Daija has called New York City home since childhood and is fluent in both English and Spanish. Outside of real estate, she is deeply committed to philanthropy, volunteering with organizations such as Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, and the Call Her Mother Foundation. In her free time, Daija enjoys exploring museums, movies, reading, music, and traveling the world.

“We cannot recommend Daija Arias highly enough! We've known her for over two decades, and she has always been an honorable, trustworthy, genuinely nice person to deal with. She is a consummate professional who guided us through purchasing our NYC co-op and selling another property in NY with expertise, professionalism, and a truly personal touch. Navigating the complicated New York City co-op process can be overwhelming. Still, Daija was invaluable in guiding us at every step, keeping stress at bay with her calm demeanor and thorough knowledge. We've also confidently recommended her to our friends for apartment rentals for their children moving to NYC to attend university, and she consistently goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional results. Daija is not just a realtor—she's a trusted advisor and a pleasure to work with!” – Felix and Yamila M.

“I was so fortunate to have found Daija. She is always on our side working to rent out our apartment as simple and successful as possible. Her professionalism, mentorship, knowledge, honesty and hard work ethic are much respected and appreciated. I highly recommend her to anyone that is searching for a new home or wants to rent out.” – Angela G.

“Just a little note to let you know how grateful we are for having worked with you during the process of purchasing our apartment. Thank you so much for your hard work, tenacity and guidance. You were patient, kind and always wore a friendly smile in any given situation. If we ever have to go through this experience again, we have our # 1 real estate agent! We highly recommend Daija to anyone who is looking for a great real estate agent. It was a pleasure working with you!” – The Javiers

“I am writing on behalf of Daija Arias who was our realtor during the sale of our cooperative apartment in 2018. My husband and I both agree that it was a pleasure working with Daija. Her easy going, approachable manner coupled with her professionalism and knowledge helped us feel comfortable and supported as first-time sellers. These same skills and her personality resulted in a sale well above our original asking price. If you are looking for a relator who is hardworking, culturally sensitive and more than willing to listen to seller’s and buyer’s needs, you should consider Daija Arias.” – Eva and Ted G.

“I found Daija to be professional and courteous. She listened to my request and found opportunities. We did several site visits. She is diligent and responsive.” – Jason L.

“Despite having known Daija Arias for a short while, I feel I have known Daija for what seems like forever. She was a constant in my search for a new home and my subsequent move. She provided lots to look at and many viewpoints to consider. The process took a long time because I was looking for something very particular—a work/live space to accommodate my career. Daija was consistent and persistent in her quest on my behalf. As we prepared for both closings, there were numerous issues on the part of the buyers on sale of my condo and also on part of the sellers on my new purchase. Daija maneuvered and managed all of these issues masterfully and professionally. Daija’s energy never faltered and she remained cool and collected at a time that is naturally destabilizing. Now I am happily ensconced in my new dream home. Hallelujah!
Daija’s contribution to my search and her personal touch was incomparable. Daija strove for a real personal connection and made sure that I was taken care of during and after the process. I would highly recommend Daija's services to anyone looking to move.” – Maren H.

“She’s a very personable agent that’ll provide her inputs in every which way possible. Her experience has provided me great insight and I really enjoyed working with her. I highly recommend having Daija as your agent as she’ll fight for your desires.” - Jessica W.

“Daija was a pleasure to work with. As first-time home buyers, she held our hand throughout the entire process, answering all our questions in a timely fashion, providing invaluable advice, and eventually finding us our dream home. In addition, she was able to swiftly get us from an accepted offer to closing in record time. I would recommend Daija - she is pleasant, fun and charming." – Matt A. and Nicolae R.

“Daija Arias was referred to my husband and me from In-house Realty. She is extremely dedicated to her work and very professional. She was very patient with us making sure we find exactly what we were looking for; we looked at approximately 50 houses in about two and a half months. She was prompt, punctual and very detailed. We were always able to communicate with Daija by phone, text and email at any time, which was a plus for us. Daija exceed our expectation because she is very dedicated to her work. We would give Daija an A+ for the tremendous, phenomenal work she did; we will definitely recommend Daija.” – The Bennett’s