NUR has an international background. She was born in Germany and spent her early youth in Istanbul (Bagdat Caddesi) Turkey, where the family business is real estate.

A graduate from the world’s third oldest technical university, Istanbul Technical University , NUR AKMAN earned her degree in mathematical engineering and the distinction of being Salutatorian of her graduating class! Before she choose a career in real estate services, she worked as a computer programmer, system analyst and project manager in Istanbul and New York City before relocating to Los Angeles with her husband, who was a leading real estate agent in Upstate New York. NUR became his associate, and has since practiced real estate in both New York and California!

Real estate is local and it is international. NUR chose Nourmand & Associates, boutique style luxury real estate company, member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®. Because it is the best brokerage for her international background, contacts and experience, offering her clients the best possible worldwide exposure and service. She is bilingual, and speaks Turkish and English.

She is a member-Associate of
Beverly Hills Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors ®
California Association of Realtors®
National Association of Realtors®
Global Committee in Beverly Hills
ICREA (International Consortium of Real Estate Associations)
AREAA (Asian Real Estate Association of America)
The MLS multiple listing service

Her Designations are
CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist)
TRC (Transnational Referral Certification)
CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert)
SFR (short sales and foreclosure resource certification).