The veteran New York investment sales broker shared the principles behind a decades-long career with the world’s top industrial and office real estate professionals.
-- Bob Knakal, SIOR, Chairman and CEO of BKREA, delivered a keynote titled “The DNA of Success” at the SIOR Fall 2026 Event. The conference ran October 19–22, 2026, at the New York Hilton Midtown and brought together leading commercial real estate professionals from around the world.
In a morning conversation on Thursday, October 22nd, Knakal took a 40,000-foot look at the experiences, decisions, habits and lessons that have shaped his more than four decades in New York City commercial real estate.
Rather than focusing on a single deal or market cycle, Knakal shared the principles that have guided him through thousands of transactions. Over his career he has personally brokered the sale of more than 2,400 buildings in New York City.
The conversation explored what it takes to build a career defined by longevity, relationships, reinvention and extraordinary results. Knakal spoke to building relationships and a personal brand, navigating change and taking calculated risks, and staying relevant while recognizing opportunity when it appears.
The session fit naturally with the event’s theme, “An SIOR State of Mind,” which celebrates the idea that relationships drive results and that excellence is the baseline. Attendees left with a look at not just what Knakal has accomplished, but the mindset and approach behind it.
“Success in this business isn’t about one big deal. It’s about the habits you keep, the relationships you build and your willingness to reinvent yourself when the market changes,” said Knakal. “SIOR represents the very best in our industry, and it was an honor to share what I’ve learned with this group.”
About the company: BKREA (BK Real Estate Advisors) is a New York City investment sales firm founded by Bob Knakal, who has sold more than 2,300 properties. BKREA advises owners, investors, and lenders on dispositions, valuations, and capital strategy across all five boroughs.
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