About
Washington, DC Commercial Real Estate Advisor | Mid-Atlantic Multifamily Investment Sales Specialist
Based in Greysteel’s Washington, DC office, Jacob Krens is a senior commercial real estate associate at the firm, specializing in multifamily investment sales across the Mid-Atlantic region. He advises private investors and multifamily property owners on maximizing asset value through strategic positioning, capital stack optimization, and competitive sale execution.
Jacob focuses on orchestrating structured marketing processes that attract both institutional and private capital, creating competitive environments that drive pricing and execution certainty. Leveraging detailed underwriting, local submarket expertise, and Greysteel’s platform, he helps clients unlock value and achieve optimal outcomes in dynamic multifamily markets.
What Jacob Does
- Executes multifamily investment sales across the Mid-Atlantic area
- Advises on asset positioning and value-add strategies
- Structures competitive sale processes to maximize pricing
- Provides underwriting and capital stack optimization guidance
- Develops targeted marketing campaigns to drive buyer engagement
- Connects clients with institutional and private investors
Who Jacob Works With
Jacob partners with:
- Private multifamily investors
- Property owners and operators
- Local and regional investment groups
Key Expertise
- Multifamily Investment Sales
- Mid-Atlantic Multifamily Market Analysis
- Capital Stack Optimization
- Value-Add Investment Positioning
- Underwriting & Financial Analysis
- Targeted Marketing & Buyer Outreach
Why Clients Work with Jacob
Jacob combines disciplined execution with strong market intelligence to help clients maximize sale price and create competitive buyer dynamics in the Mid-Atlantic multifamily market.
His approach includes:
- Leveraging local submarket expertise across Washington, DC and surrounding markets
- Designing structured, competitive sale processes
- Applying rigorous underwriting and financial analysis
- Utilizing targeted, high-impact marketing strategies
- Connecting with a broad pool of institutional and private buyers
Markets & Property Types
- Geographic Focus: Mid-Atlantic (Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia)
- Primary Property Type: Multifamily
- Secondary Property Type: Affordable Housing, Land & Development
Notable Transaction
1340 21st Street NW – Washington, DC
- Role: Sell-Side Advisor
- Size: 10 Units | $3,800,000
- Year Closed: 2024
- Outcome: Closed at 103% of list price after generating 6 offers
- Key Driver: Competitive, systematized marketing process that created strong buyer demand
Professional Background
Prior to joining Greysteel, Jacob was an Associate at Marcus & Millichap, where he focused on multifamily advisory and transactions. Earlier in his career, he served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army, where he developed leadership, discipline, and operational skills that now inform his client-focused and execution-oriented approach to real estate advisory.
Jacob holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Florida State University and an MBA from the University of Maryland, College Park. He is a licensed real estate professional in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Looking to Sell a Multifamily Asset in the Mid-Atlantic Region?
Connect with Jacob Krens to discuss your investment strategy, evaluate your property, or access qualified multifamily buyers across Washington, DC and the broader Mid-Atlantic area.
- 240.913.5393
Additional Information
Jacob supports the Special Olympics and is actively engaged in community initiatives. Outside of work, he enjoys playing basketball and spending time outdoors.
