The Knowlton-Lawson Team is the premier, full-service apartment acquisition and disposition team in Colorado. Our firm sells more apartment buildings in Denver and across Colorado than any other firm in the State. From 2007, Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors has accounted for 54% of apartment building sales in the Denver Metro area between 5 and 200 units, significantly higher than our nearest competitor. If you’re looking to buy or sell apartments and multifamily investment property in Colorado, our knowledge, organization, and expertise in apartment sales experience will get the job done with ease, competency, and professional representation.
Robert Lawson
Robert Lawson begun his professional career in commercial real estate in 2005 when he was first licensed as a Colorado Real Estate Broker and brings years of experience from a large brokerage firm on the Western Slope of Colorado where he specialized in Commercial Sales, Leasing, and Multifamily Properties. He holds two bachelor’s degrees, Economics and Finance, from The School of Business Administration at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. Robert’s clients and colleagues commend him on his excellent customer service, honesty, trustworthiness, and intimate local market knowledge. In his spare time, he enjoys fly fishing, skiing, trail running, and whitewater kayaking.
EXPERIENCE:
- 2013 – Present: Senior Advisor, Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors, LLC
- 2009 – 2013: Associate Advisor, Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors, LLC
- 2007 – 2009: Broker Associate, The Wells Group of Durango, INC.
- 2005 – 2007: Sales/Marketing Associate, The Wells Group of Durango, INC.
EDUCATION:
- Fort Lewis College School of Business Administration
- Bachelors of Arts: Economics & Finance
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
- Member: Denver Metropolitan Commercial Association of Brokers (DMCAB)
- Licensed Colorado Real Estate Broker
Jim Knowlton
Jim Knowlton is a multifamily investment property specialist focusing on 5-150 unit apartment buildings throughout the Metro Denver area. He has over 8 years of experience in apartment sales and acquisitions. Since joining Pinnacle in 2009, Jim has established himself as one of the top producing brokers, closing 100’s of multifamily transactions totaling more than $216 million. His energy, integrity, and knowledge of the market have consistently helped his clients achieve their commercial real estate goals and landed Jim as a Principal at Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors.
EXPERIENCE:
- 2013 – Present: Senior Advisor, Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors LLC, Denver, CO
- 2011 – 2013: Associate Advisor, Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors LLC, Denver, CO
- 2009 – 2011: Transaction Manager, Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors LLC, Denver, CO
- 2008 – 2009: Intern, Cushman & Wakefield Investment Sales, Denver, CO
EDUCATION:
- University of Colorado, B.A. in Economics, Boulder, CO
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
- Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Colorado
- Member of Denver Metropolitan Commercial Association of Brokers (DMCAB)
Jennifer King
Jennifer King joined Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors as a Transaction Manager for the Knowlton Lawson Team in 2015. Her major responsibilities include facilitating and managing the clients’ real estate transactions, financial analysis and valuation of multi-family assets, marketing and research. Prior to joining Pinnacle, Jennifer spent several years working in online advertising and ad operations in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. Most recently, she took some time to pursue her passion for designing and fabricating jewelry.
EXPERIENCE:
- 2015-Present: Transaction Manager, Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors, Denver, CO
- 2012-2014: Owner/Designer, Blue Rose Jewelry, Los Angeles, CA
- 2009-2011: Ad Operations Mgr, Comcast Interactive Media, Los Angeles, CA
- 2008-2009: Online Traffic Supervisor, Comcast Entertainment Group, Los Angeles, CA
- 2006-2008: Online Traffic Coordinator, Comcast Entertainment Group, Los Angeles, CA
EDUCATION:
- Boston University, B.S. in Communications, Boston, MA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
- Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Colorado
Chris Knowlton
Chris Knowlton joined Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors, LLC as an Associate Advisor in the summer of 2015. He focuses on new business development, working closely with Principal Jim Knowlton and Senior Advisor Robert Lawson. Chris helped successfully broker more than $16.8 million in Commercial Real Estate in 2016. Chris joins Pinnacle after spending the previous two years playing professional hockey in the United States and in Europe. Chris graduated from the University of Denver in the spring of 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate.
EXPERIENCE:
- 2015 – Present: Advisor, Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors LLC, Denver, CO
- 2013 – 2015: Professional Hockey Player for Colorado Eagles/Tonsberg Vikings
- Summer 2013 – 2014: Intern, Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors LLC, Denver, CO
EDUCATION:
- University of Denver, B.A. in Real Estate, Denver, CO
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
- Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Colorado