Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Commercial Real Estate & Hospitality Development Solutions
At McKnight Engler, we have been dedicated to shaping communities through commercial real estate and hospitality development since the late 1960s. Our team brings decades of experience in urban mixed-use, office buildings, hotels, shopping centers, and residential complexes, leveraging deep regional expertise across the Southeast. Specializing in tailored solutions, we offer a one-stop shop for acquisition, development, leasing, management, and sales, ensuring measurable results for our clients. Our hands-on approach and institutional partnerships allow us to deliver value through a national reach with local insight. By prioritizing innovation and client collaboration, we transform land and properties into thriving, future-ready spaces.Our family-owned business combines generational knowledge with a forward-thinking philosophy, providing end-to-end accountability from concept to construction. Whether revitalizing distressed properties or building new ventures, our focus remains on creating communities that drive success for our portfolio and partners. We pride ourselves on rapid, budget-conscious project execution and long-term relationships built on trust and transparency. With decades of experience in commercial and hospitality sectors, we offer a competitive edge through in-house economies of scale and a proven track record of delivering high-impact properties.
Services
Commercial Real Estate
Hospitality Development
Property Management
Build-to-Suit Projects
Value-Add Redevelopment
Acquisition & Development
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We provide a one-stop shop for commercial development and management.
- Our team has over 50 years of diversified real estate experience in the Southeast.
- We prioritize hands-on, client-specific solutions without templates.
- We leverage local market insights for strategic investment opportunities.
- In-house construction expertise ensures timely, budget-conscious hotel projects.
Services
Commercial Real Estate
McKnight Engler delivers full-service commercial real estate solutions including brokerage, acquisition, development, and property management. We specialize in office buildings, retail centers, and industrial spaces, offering a hands-on approach to meet client-specific needs. Our expertise spans the Southeast, combining local market knowledge with national-scale execution to maximize asset value and community impact.
Hospitality Development
Our hospitality division focuses on hotel development and management, from site selection to post-launch operations. With decades of experience, we create revenue-generating properties in destination and tertiary markets by leveraging in-house construction expertise and cost controls. Our end-to-end solutions ensure timely, budget-conscious projects that align with client goals and brand visions.
Acquisition & Development
We specialize in strategic acquisitions and ground-up development of distressed properties or vacant land. Our team identifies investment opportunities aligned with client objectives, delivering turnkey solutions through revitalization and modern design. By focusing on forward-thinking planning, we ensure properties are future-ready while maintaining accountability throughout the development process.
Build-to-Suit Projects
McKnight Engler offers build-to-suit solutions for national and regional tenants, including retailers like Goodwill and Camping World. Our approach combines local insight with national project management, creating tailored spaces that meet client needs. From site selection to construction oversight, we ensure each project enhances community value while delivering functional, market-ready properties.
Property Management
Our property management services cover all stages of asset lifecycle, including leasing, maintenance, and financial reporting. We focus on maximizing returns through proactive management and tenant relations. With expertise in commercial and hospitality sectors, we provide scalable solutions that maintain property value, ensure operational efficiency, and adapt to market demands.
People
Mason H. McKnight Jr.
Founder
Mason H. McKnight Jr. founded McKnight Engler in the late 1960s, building a family-owned legacy in commercial real estate and hospitality. His vision for community development laid the foundation for the company's growth into a diversified platform with regional expertise.
Questions
What services does McKnight Engler offer?
We offer commercial real estate services, hospitality development and management, property acquisition, build-to-suit projects, and value-add redevelopment across the Southeast.
Which areas do you serve?
Our primary focus is the Southeast United States, where we leverage local market knowledge for strategic investments and development projects.
How long has McKnight Engler been in business?
We were founded in the late 1960s by Mason H. McKnight Jr. and have expanded our services over five decades.
Can you handle both development and management?
Yes, we provide end-to-end solutions from acquisition and construction to ongoing asset management, ensuring seamless execution and accountability.
What sets your hospitality division apart?
Our in-house construction team ensures timely, budget-conscious hotel projects while maintaining quality, paired with expertise in destination markets and brand alignment.
Reviews (1)
Deer Slayer
Sep 14, 2021
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I was driving down Mason McKnight Jr Parkway going to work and the guys that MCK Properties employ to mow their properties had slung a rock from the lawn mower and hit the side of my 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The guy on the mower gave me MCK Properties info and I emailed 2 different people with my name and phone number along with pictures of the damage.... no response in a day so I call 2 people up there and I get their voicemail. Then the next day on my way back from a delivery I stop at their office and nobody was there but the door was wide open and google said they were open. I grab their business
