George Skaff

George Skaff is a Vice Chairman at Newmark, specializing in multifamily investment sales.1 He is based in Columbus, Ohio and has been with Newmark since October 2011, initially joining as an Executive Managing Director before being promoted to Vice Chairman in March 2020.1

With over a decade of experience at Newmark, Skaff has established himself as a top-producing apartment broker in the Midwest and across the country. He specializes in the sale of apartment complexes with 100+ units, focusing on markets such as Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Chicago, Indianapolis, Dayton, Lexington, and Louisville.1

Skaff works as part of a high-performing team that includes Matthew Newcomer, Susan Lawson, Liz Gagliardi, and Chuck Johanns. Together, they have sold over $12.5 billion worth of properties.1 Their approach involves having local experts in each active market and cross-marketing deals to reach all active buyers across various markets.

Throughout his career, Skaff has received numerous accolades, including:

• Multiple Commercial Investment Top Producer Awards from the Columbus Board of Realtors (2012, 2016, 2017, 2018)1
• Chairman's Circle recognition from Newmark Knight Frank in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, placing him among the top 100 brokers internationally within the firm1

Prior to his current role, Skaff worked at NAI Ohio Equities and Skaff Group LLC, gaining experience in commercial appraisal, construction, and sales.1 He is a graduate of The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business, where he specialized in Real Estate and Urban Analysis.1