JAMES KNIGHT

Jim Knight is a Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker with MJ Peterson Commercial Real Estate in Buffalo New York.

Mr. Knight began his real estate career with J.M. Jayson & Company/Realmark Partnerships in 1985 as a financial analyst and later buyer of syndicated investment properties. He became a Real Estate Broker in 1989 and a Certified Real Estate Appraiser in 1994. He had been associated with RealtyUSA, Hanna Commercial Real Estate, and most recently joined the MJ Peterson Commercial Division. 

Professional Experience

Throughout Mr. Knight’s 30+ year career in real estate he has served as a Broker/Consultant, Property Manager, Appraiser and Tax Grievance Advisor having represented several local, regional and national clients. He is an ITI and New York State Certified real estate and appraisal instructor.

Clients

Mr. Knight also developed solid professional relationships working with companies and agencies such as Key Bank, Willcare, Ecology and Environment, Airsep, Medaille College, Ciminelli Development, Uniland Development, Benderson Development and other numerous parties in the banking, manufacturing, legal, medical and government fields.

Professional Affiliations

• Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors (President 2008)
• New York State Association of Realtors (Regional Vice President 2013-2014)
• National Association of Realtors (Director 2008)
• New York State Commercial Association of Realtors - WNY Chapter (President 2012-2013)
• New York State Society of Real Estate Appraisers (Board of Governors 2012-2015)
• New York State Assessor’s Association

Education

Mr. Knight graduated from Canisius College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance and the American Institute of Banking.

On a community level, Mr. Knight has served on the Board of Directors of the Buffalo City Mission’s Corporate Compassion Roundtable, Canisius College Alumni Board of Directors and volunteered and worked with Habitat for Humanity, Town of Tonawanda’s Chamber of Commerce, assessment review board, economic development council and the Ride for Roswell.