Sam Akif

About Sam Akif

With nearly a decade of experience, Sam Akif is a trusted advisor to investors, developers, and property owners across Pennsylvania. He specializes in the acquisition and sale of multifamily, mixed-use, industrial, development sites, and income-producing properties — bringing a sharp investment mindset and deep market insight to every transaction.Sam has closed $75 million in real estate sales, earning a reputation for delivering strong results in complex deals and off-market opportunities. His background in real estate investing gives him a unique perspective on value, risk, and return — enabling him to guide clients through both short-term plays and long-term holds.In addition to advising clients, Sam is an active investor focused on acquiring long-term rental housing and development opportunities in Philadelphia. Whether representing a private seller or an out-of-state buyer, he approaches every deal with precision, transparency, and a commitment to lasting success.

Experience

1. Commercial Real Estate Broker

   McCann Commercial Real Estate

   Jun 2025 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   Represent private investors, developers, and institutions in the acquisition and disposition of income-producing properties across urban and suburban markets.Underwrite and evaluate real estate opportunities using cap rate, cash-on-cash return, DSCR, and IRR analysis.Source off-market inventory through direct outreach, owner relationships, and data-driven prospecting tools.Advise clients on zoning implications for redevelopment or adaptive reuse opportunities.Execute targeted marketing campaigns to maximize asset exposure and drive investor competition.Negotiate complex transactions, including seller-financing, 1031 exchanges, and value-add repositioning deals.Track market trends, lease comps, and transaction activity to advise clients on pricing, timing, and market strategy.Build and manage a pipeline of active buyers, from local owner-operators to regional investment groups.

Education

• Schlicher-Kratz Institute

  Salesperson Pre-Licensing

  2015 — 2015

• Northeast High School

  High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Investment Properties
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Customer Experience
• Hospi
• Contract Negotiation
• Marketing
• Teamwork
• English
• Event Planning
• House
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Single Family Homes
• Investments
• Residential Homes
• Commercial Real Estate
• Public Speaking
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Real Estate Financing
• Facebook
• Real Estate Development
• Customer Relations
• First Time Home Buyers
• Customer Insight
• Hospitality Industry
• New Home Sales
• Management
• Microsoft Word
• Restaurant Management
• Time Management
• Real Estate Transactions
• Hospitality Management
• Social Media
• Real Estate
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Negotiation
• Hospitality