At LikeHome, our real estate Istanbul advisory practice is led by Kıvılcım Blanchard, combining 30 years of international experience with formal academic training in Real Estate Management and Civil Engineering. A High Honours graduate of the Open Education Faculty’s Real Estate Management Programme, Kıvılcım brings a rare dual perspective to property: understanding real estate not only as a market asset, but as a built, engineered investment shaped by design, cost, delivery, and long-term performance.
Thorough Technical Knowledge of the Built Environment
Her career spans major residential, commercial, hospitality, retail, and mixed-use developments across Türkiye, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Russia, including hotels, shopping centres, office buildings, luxury villas, and large-scale urban projects. Having held senior roles in project management, cost control, contract administration, and construction leadership, she has managed complex developments from feasibility through completion, working with international investors, developers, and institutional clients. This depth of experience allows LikeHome to offer clients informed advice, rigorous due diligence, and clear-eyed guidance on value, risk, and opportunity.
Real Estate Istanbul – Powered by Keller Williams
Working in close collaboration with Keller Williams, LikeHome blends global brokerage standards with strong local market intelligence in Istanbul and across Türkiye. Our approach is structured, transparent, and results-focused—supporting buyers, sellers, and investors with professional representation, technical insight, and a long-term view of real estate value. Under Kıvılcım Blanchard’s leadership, LikeHome is positioned as a trusted partner for those seeking quality assets, informed decisions, and confident execution.
Specialists in Hotels & Tourism Infrastructure
Kıvılcım is supported by her British husband, Darren Blanchard, a veteran international hotel development specialist with over 40 years of experience across Eastern Europe. Darren has worked extensively in hotel operations, development, commercial real estate, and tourism, working with and advising both independent owners and leading global hotel brands, including Forte, Marriott, IHG, and Radisson. Having been involved in hundreds of hotel openings, conversions, and major refurbishments, he brings deep expertise in project evaluation, asset management, operator selection, and management and franchise advisory, supported by an international network of hotel operators and investors.
Frequently Asked Questions About LikeHome and Istanbul Real Estate
What services does LikeHome provide in Istanbul?
LikeHome provides professional real estate brokerage and advisory services in Istanbul, including residential sales, commercial property transactions, hotel investment consultancy, due diligence, and development advisory services. LikeHome operates in collaboration with Keller Williams global standards.
Who leads LikeHome’s real estate operations?
LikeHome’s real estate practice is led by Kıvılcım Blanchard, who combines over 30 years of international experience with formal academic training in Real Estate Management and Civil Engineering.
Does LikeHome work with international investors?
Yes. LikeHome works with both local and international investors seeking residential, commercial, and hotel real estate opportunities in Istanbul and across Türkiye, providing structured advisory, transparent processes, and long-term value guidance.
Is LikeHome affiliated with Keller Williams?
Yes. While LikeHome is a private business, it works in close collaboration with Keller Williams, combining global brokerage systems and professional standards with strong local market intelligence in Istanbul and across Türkiye.
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