Bob Nakal is celebrating 40 years in the New York City commercial real estate industry, brokering 2,339 real estate sales and purchases totaling more than $22 billion. Commercial Lending News features an exclusive interview in which he discusses his career accomplishments, innovative approach and outlook for the future.
New York, New York, United States – July 16, 2024 —
Commercial Lending News is pleased to announce the release of an exclusive interview with Bob Nakal in celebration of his 40th anniversary as a leading investment sales broker in the New York City commercial real estate market.
Last week, Nakal completed his 2,339th property sale in New York, bringing total sales to more than $22 billion, an impressive achievement that has cemented him as the most prolific private broker in the United States.
During his 40-year career, Nakal co-founded Massey Nakal Realty Services, where he led the company for 26 years. Under his leadership, the company outsold its competitors, selling more than 4,000 properties between 2001 and 2014, far surpassing the next-highest total of 1,300. Cushman & Wakefield acquired Massey Nakal for $100 million in 2014.
Nakal is a prominent social media personality, ranked #1 on LinkedIn and #2 on X (formerly Twitter) among commercial real estate influencers, and his vast follower base has led some to call him the GOAT (greatest of all time) in commercial sales brokerage.
Investor and developer Robert Lobel emphasized that it's no surprise that many in the market consider Nakal to be the GOAT, given his breadth of work, his successes, and the many professionals he has nurtured and inspired. “There's no one like Bob Nakal. He stands out from the rest.”
In this month's feature, USCommercialLending.com speaks with Bob Knakal to discuss his illustrious career, insights and vision for the future of the commercial real estate market. Read the full interview here.
Ed Winslow, associate editor of Commercial Lending News, who conducted the interview, commented, “Bob's energy and passion for the industry is truly inspiring. He has had a major impact on the New York City commercial real estate industry, and his influence goes beyond the deals he closes.”
Nakal, who recently launched a new brokerage, BKREA, emphasizes that retirement is not on his radar. He continues to innovate, leveraging advanced technology and artificial intelligence to enhance his exploration and deal execution. The famous Nakal Map Room, which details the Manhattan land market, exemplifies his commitment to providing unparalleled insights to his clients.
Looking back on his journey so far, Nakal said, “I am very proud to have reached 40 years in this industry, and I feel I have another 20 or 30 years to go. God has blessed me with good health and energy, and I still love this industry just as much as I did when I started. Selling buildings is both my job and my hobby. I am so lucky.”
Nakal's innovative spirit is also evident in his unique approach to personal branding: Born out of a childhood love of statistics, his baseball business cards went viral on social media, further solidifying his presence in the market.
“Market presence is what you do to make people aware of you and your capabilities,” explains Nakal, who stresses the importance of standing out in your industry through various channels, including calling prospects, email campaigns, public speaking and being active on social media.
Nakal's dedication to his clients and philosophy of servant leadership have had a lasting impact on many in the industry: “There are currently 30 companies or corporate divisions in the New York investment sales industry that are owned or run by people who learned their business at Massey Nakal. That's what I'm most proud of,” he says.
Commercial Lending News invites readers to read our comprehensive interview with Bob Nakal to learn more about his impressive career and vision for the future.
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