Jamil Harkness is an experienced Research and Data Analyst with a strong background in commercial real estate, financial modeling, and market insights. With over a decade of experience in research and analytics, he specializes in evaluating real estate trends, developing data-driven strategies, and delivering actionable insights to drive investment decisions.
Before joining Newmark, Harkness worked at Bailard, where he developed proprietary attribution models, authored thought leadership reports on institutional real estate, and optimized fund performance through data analysis. Prior to that, he held multiple research and analytical roles at CBRE, where he provided in-depth market intelligence and created data visualization dashboards to support real estate investment strategies.
Outside of work, he enjoys playing chess, working out, solving puzzles, and hiking. As a dedicated college football fan, he is a passionate supporter of the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Education
Harkness holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship & Innovation from CSUSB and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Morehouse College. He also completed an academic certification with the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF).