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Posted: March 1, 2016
Knakal of Cushman & Wakefield honored by IREM with Real Estate Person of the Year award
Shown (from left) are: Knakal and Stolatis. Photo credit: Van Stolatis.New York, NY Robert Knakal, chairman, New York Investment sales of Cushman & Wakefield, was the recipient of the Institute of Real Estate Management’s (IREM) Real Estate Person of the Year award. This award is given each year to recognize the highest level of contribution and excellence in the New York City real estate community. Nicholas Stolatis, CPM, TIAA-Cref presented Knakal the award.
“Bob is, without a doubt, New York City’s leading authority on commercial leasing and financing. He consistently delivers an exceptional level of service to his clients. That level of excellence is mirrored in IREM’s philosophy,” said Stolatis.
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