After more than four decades in New York City’s hyper-competitive investment sales arena, Bob Knakal has little left to prove. With over 2,394 buildings sold and more than $24 billion in aggregate transaction volume his track record stands as one of the most prolific in the history of the business in the US. Yet, rather than settling into a legacy role within an established global firm, Knakal made a deliberate decision to step back into the entrepreneurial arena and launch BKREA, a boutique platform rooted in specialization, data, and client advocacy.