Bobby Lawrence

Bobby (Robert) Lawrence is a Vice President at Matthews™, specializing in selling industrial land and warehouse properties across the New York City boroughs, with a focus on Brooklyn, NY. He has successfully closed over 40 transactions totaling more than $100 million, establishing himself as one of the most active brokers in Brooklyn’s industrial market. Bobby has also written for and been featured in leading industry publications, including Commercial Observer, GlobeSt.com, and the New York Real Estate Journal.

Bobby has built a strong track record advising multi-generational owners and estates who are considering selling their warehouse or industrial property. He provides straightforward guidance on maximizing sale price, ensuring a smooth process, and structuring transactions in the most tax-efficient way, including 1031 exchanges.

Before joining Matthews™, Bobby served as a director at B6 Real Estate Advisors under Paul Massey, where he oversaw a team covering the Brownstone and Southwest Brooklyn markets. He began his career at Marcus & Millichap, building a strong foundation in investment sales and client advisory.

Born and raised in Summit, NJ, Bobby earned his bachelor’s degree in History from Colgate University, where he captained the Division I Men’s Varsity Lacrosse team and was recognized as an NCAA All-American. He later competed professionally with the Florida Launch of Major League Lacrosse. Today, Bobby lives with his wife in Park Slope, and in his free time enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and volunteering at the local soup kitchen through CHiPS.

B.A., History
Colgate University