Patrick Forkin
Senior Vice President & Associate Director | Single & Multi-Tenant Retail | Chicago, IL
About Patrick
Professional Accomplishments
Affiliations & Memberships
Patrick Forkin serves as Senior Vice President & Associate Director at Matthews™, specializing in investment sales advisory services, primarily the acquisition and disposition of commercial investment properties. Patrick is actively engaged in the real estate capital markets arena, representing institutional, middle-market, and private clients across a variety of asset types, including multi-tenant retail shopping centers, single-tenant net lease, and urban mixed-use, throughout Chicagoland and the Midwest.
Patrick’s 18 years of commercial real estate experience comprise a vast repertoire of knowledge and skills. He consistently delivers superior value to his clients by getting them premium pricing and attractive terms. His relentless work ethic and numerous long-standing relationships within the industry contribute to his success. Before joining Matthews™, Patrick was Director at Baum Realty Group, where he led the firm’s investment sales practice. Throughout his career, Patrick has transacted or advised on aggregated sales north of $1.6 billion, encompassing more than 300 transactions across 34 states.
B.S.B.A, Finance, Real Estate, and Economics
Cum Laude Honors
University of Missouri
Professional Accomplishments
- 2025, 2026 – Crexi Platinum Broker Award
- 2024, 2025 – Sales Achievement Award – Matthews™
Affiliations & Memberships
- Illinois Bureau of Real Estate
- License No. 475118789 (IL)
- International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
- Urban Land Institute (ULI)
- Young Real Estate Professionals of Chicago (YREP)
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