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Most prolific building sales broker in U.S. history — 2,391+ transactions closed totaling over $24 billion across a 42-year career in the most competitive real estate market in the world: New York City.
Founder of Massey Knakal Realty Services, which for 14 consecutive years sold more than 3x the number of properties as its closest competitor — a level of sustained market dominance never replicated in the U.S. The firm was sold for $100 million in 2014.
Former Chairman of Investment Sales at major global brokerage firms (2014–2024) before launching BKREA in 2024 — proving entrepreneurial agility after a decade inside large institutions.
Creator of The Knakal Map Room, built after walking every block of Manhattan during the pandemic — a proprietary, building-by-building intelligence platform integrating ownership, zoning, development pipeline, and transaction data to give clients a measurable strategic advantage.
Turned a high-profile career setback into a breakout entrepreneurial chapter, with BKREA closing 43 transactions totaling $1.78 billion in its first full year of operation.
Thrived through five major economic cycles, from the Savings & Loan Crisis to post-pandemic volatility — demonstrating disciplined adaptability over four decades.
Mentor to an unmatched generation of industry leaders, with 34 companies or divisions now owned or led by brokers trained under his leadership, and author of the best-selling 2024 book Selling Buildings.
All Podcasts
For podcasts prior to the inception of BKREA, please visit: bobknakal.com/podcasts/
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The #1 Sales Broker in the History of NYCHost Name:
Deals & Dollars: Real Estate Investing
Date:
8/16/2023
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Breneman Blueprint: Real Estate & Entrepreneurship
Date:
8/2/2023
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The Fort - An Entrepreneurship Podcast
Date:
6/20/2023
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Crexi
Date:
5/31/2023
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Jonathan Schultz
Date:
5/26/2023
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The Miller Report with Suzanne Miller
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5/15/2023
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Takk Yamaguchi
Date:
5/3/2023
Podcast Title:
Insights from a Top Commercial Real Estate BrokerHost Name:
Chad Griffiths
Date:
5/3/2023
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Podcast Title:
Quick Hitters with Bob Knakal, JLL. NYC Legend & BrokerHost Name:
Takk Yamaguchi
Date:
4/26/2023
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JLL's Bob Knakal and Walker & Dunlop's Aaron AppelHost Name:
Bisnow Reports
Date:
4/17/2023
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Bob Knakal, Senior Managing Director & Head of NY Private Capital Group at JLL Celebrates TRD20Host Name:
The Real Deal
Date:
4/4/2023
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The CRE Deal Room
Date:
3/30/2023
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From The '90s to Now: Making Sense of CRE's DowntownHost Name:
The Real Deal "Deconstruct"
Date:
3/22/2023
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Bob Knakal
Date:
3/22/2023
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Podcast Title:
Episode 40: Bob Knakal of JLL Capital MarketsHost Name:
The Anti-Architect Podcast
Date:
3/10/2023
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Do You Ever Wonder About Legends Of The NYC Commercial Real Estate Market? Meet Robert (Bob) Knakal!Host Name:
Do You Ever Wonder: The Hallmark Abstract Channel
Date:
2/14/2023
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Podcast Title:
Bob Knakal: Investment Sales Brokerage | Discovering Commercial Real Estate Podcast #14Host Name:
DiscoveringCRE
Date:
1/15/2023
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Allon Avgi
Date:
11/15/2022
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Land Sales & Property Development in New York City | The Stoler Report-New York's Business ReportHost Name:
CUNY TV
Date:
10/5/2022
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The Massimo Show - MassimoCon Special Podcast Edition with Bob Knakal - The Knak of ItHost Name:
The Massimo Group
Date:
9/29/2022
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Bob Knakal | Chairman NY Investment Sales | JLL | A titan in NY CRE shares his story and insightsHost Name:
Tenant Experience Network (TEN), David Abrams
Date:
7/22/2022
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Podcast Title:
Season 2 Episode 2 Interview with Bob KnakalHost Name:
Brown Harris Stevens
Date:
5/12/2022
