Robert Knakal

Bob Knakal is the Chairman of Investment Sales at JLL Capital Markets in New York, overseeing the expansion of middle-market asset sales in the greater New York region and driving growth in institutional business.

As the Chairman and Founding Partner of Massey Knakal Realty Services, Bob built the firm to become New York's top building sales company before its acquisition by Cushman & Wakefield in 2014.

With a career spanning over three decades, Bob Knakal has closed over 6,000 real estate transactions worth more than $23 billion. He is recognized for personally selling over 2,000 buildings totaling over $18 billion, a remarkable feat in the industry.

Bob Knakal graduated from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's degree in economics in 1984. He then went on to establish himself as a prominent figure in the New York City real estate market.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Bob Knakal has been actively involved in writing a weekly column on the New York City Real Estate Market, sharing insights and expertise with readers.

Recognized for his exceptional achievements, Bob Knakal was named to Crain's New York Business's Forty Under Forty/New York Rising Stars list in 1999 and has received prestigious awards from the Real Estate Board of New York.

Bob Knakal's leadership and experience in the real estate industry have positioned him as a respected figure in investment sales, with a strong track record and a wealth of knowledge in New York's dynamic real estate landscape.