Biography

TRANSWESTERN ROLE

Joe Karmin has worked in the industry for over 15 years and specializes in representing both private and institutional tenants and owners. His clients admire and appreciate his in-depth market knowledge, tenacious work ethic, and ability to stay responsive and accountable throughout the deal cycle. He takes pride in ensuring his clients have all the critical knowledge needed before making any real estate decision.

Joe’s focus extends in all directions from O’Hare, and he is one of the most active value-add brokers in multiple Chicagoland submarkets. Joe prides himself in putting together the best team of brokers for any client and their distinct needs.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Since joining Transwestern, Joe has completed over 32 million SF in transactions with a value totaling in excess of $1.1 billion. Prior to joining Transwestern, Joe worked as a leasing agent for Roland Realty Inc.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION / RECOGNITION

  • Industrial Brokerage Team of the Year (GCFD CREA Nominations - 2025 Finalist)
  • GlobeSt Industrial Influencer (2022, 2024)
  • Industrial Top Producer of the Year - Rosemont (2016-2025)
  • Champions Club Award - National (2021-2023, 2025)
  • Commercial Property Executive Star to Watch (2020)
  • Young Professional of the Year - Midwest Region (2014)
  • Rising Star - NKFE (2012)
  • Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
  • Association of Industrial Real Estate (AIRE)
  • Licensed Illinois Real Estate Broker

EDUCATION

Joe graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences majoring in communication, with a concentration in organization communication.

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