About
Jacob Krens is an Associate on Greysteel’s Multifamily Investment Sales team, based in the firm’s Washington, DC office. Covering the Mid-Atlantic region, Jacob specializes in advising private investors on multifamily dispositions, with a focus on maximizing sale price through disciplined execution and strategic market positioning.
Jacob partners with owners to unlock value by combining local submarket intelligence, rigorous underwriting, and structured marketing processes that attract both institutional and private capital. His expertise spans value-add positioning, capital stack optimization, and competitive sale orchestration—ensuring clients achieve optimal pricing and favorable transaction terms.
Prior to joining Greysteel, Jacob was an Associate at Marcus & Millichap, where he focused on multifamily advisory. He also served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army, an experience that shaped his disciplined, mission-driven approach to client service and execution.
Professional Highlights:
- Markets Covered: Mid-Atlantic
- Target Clients: Private Investors
- Property Types Served: Multifamily (Primary); Affordable Housing, Land/Development
- Primary Specialty: Investment Sales
Core Expertise: Maximizing Sale Price, Capital Stack Optimization, Value-Add Positioning
Education, Affiliations, and Licenses
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Florida State University
- Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), University of Maryland, College Park
- DC Real Estate License #SP40002692
- Maryland Real Estate License #5014896
- Virginia Real Estate License #0225 275279
Achievements
Interests
- Supporter of Special Olympics
- Basketball
- Outdoor activities

