Chad Knaepple
Chad Knaepple is the Co-founder/Executive Director of Taylor Allen Properties and specializes in the sale of Commercial Investment Property and the Leasing of Office and Industrial space. Chad is one of only two Brokers in Northwest Florida to achieve both the CCIM and the SIOR designations. Chad has been a Licensed Realtor in the State of Florida since 2002 and has solely focused on commercial sales and leasing over the last ten years. In 2019, Chad was able to sell or lease over 300,000 square feet of improved commercial property to include negotiating a 25,000 square foot, Class A office lease with Turnberry Associates in Destin, Florida. He also secured the re-tenant and sale of a 61,000 square foot business park in Panama City Beach, Florida, and the re-development of 32,000 square foot heavy industrial site in Freeport, Florida. Mr. Knaepple currently serves as a Board Member of Gulf Coast Commercial MLS (regional commercial MLS), Treasurer of the Airport Plaza Commercial Condominium and also volunteers his time professionally for Food for Thought Florida (501 c 3) advising on site selection, valuations, and negotiations for their current and past locations.
“Chad successfully worked with the seller, banker, creditors and the purchaser to make sure the purchase was a smooth transaction. He’s knowledgeable about the local market, hardworking and honest. I will continue to work with Chad and Jen throughout the Northwest Florida market.”
Q&A WITH CHAD
Q: What is your favorite local spot?
A: Anywhere on a boat or on the beach, preferably at sunset.
Q: What is your most amazing travel destination to date?
A: There are many, but if I had to choose one place it’s Chacala, Mexico. It’s a quiet little town on the Pacific Coast that has amazing surf, wonderful local food and is a great place to relax.
Q: What is your idea of a perfect day?
A: Anything that involves my family, a few friends, our sailboat and clear skies.
Q: Do you have a life motto?
A: “There is no such thing as a minor lapse of integrity.” – Tom Peters
Q: Why real estate?
A: I love my job. I love the thrill of negotiating a good deal for my customers. Real estate is ever-changing and I feel lucky to be able to do what I do.
Email Chad@TaylorAllenLLC.com
Phone (850) 687-4075