Since 2001
In 2001, Newmark invested in national appraiser Koeppel Tener Real Estate Services, founded by Alfred J. Koeppel.[18] In 2006, Newmark formed a partnership with London-based real estate firm Knight Frank becoming Newmark Knight Frank.
In October 2011, BGC Partners, Inc., an American global financial services company based in New York City, acquired Newmark.[19] With the acquisition, Howard W. Lutnick, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BGC, became Chairman of Newmark, with Gosin, who had previously served on BGC's Board of Directors, remaining as Newmark's CEO and Jeff Gural as Chairman Emeritus.
In April 2012, BGC Partners acquired assets of commercial real estate brokerage Grubb & Ellis, founded in 1958 by Donald Sr. & John Grubb & Harold Ellis, to form Newmark Grubb Knight Frank (NGKF).[20][21]
Newmark announced an expansion in South America in 2014 through partnerships in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile and Peru.[22] According to Newmark, the firm currently operates in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, and Puerto Rico.[23]
On December 15, 2017, Newmark listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange.[24]
In October 2020, Newmark Knight Frank formally rebranded to Newmark.[25]
On June 2, 2021, The Washington Post reported that The Trump Organization had hired Newmark to sell its lease to the Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC. "A representative of Newmark Group declined to comment", the Post said.
In February 2025, Barry Gosin assumed the additional role of Chairman of its operating company, Newmark & Company Real Estate, Inc, following Howard Lutnick’s confirmation as 41st United States Secretary of Commerce. Stephen Merkel was named Newmark’s Chairman of the Board of Directors. Kyle Lutnick also joined as a member of the Board.
In April 2025, Luis Alvarado assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer.
