Ryan Lang is Vice Chairman and head of Newmark’s Student Housing division, spearheads best-in-class investment sales, capital markets and advisory services on behalf of the firm’s clients. He has represented many of the largest global institutional, public and private real estate companies and has completed approximately $15 billion in real estate transactions.
Prior to joining Newmark, Ryan was vice president with CBRE’s National Student Housing Group, helping lead their team to number one market share position in the country. Before that, Ryan worked as director of multifamily investments for New Orleans-based Stirling Properties where he specialized in the sale of conventional and student housing assets. While there, he was recognized as the top investment sales broker at Stirling Properties for both 2011 and 2012. Ryan began his real estate career in New York City at Marcus & Millichap where he gained experience in seller representation, acquisitions and investment underwriting. During his first year there, his investment team was recognized as the number one top-earning team in the office. He was also awarded the Pace Setter award for 2008.
Ryan was named to the Newmark’s Chairman’s Circle in recognition of being one of the top producing brokers in the entire company and he regularly speaks at acclaimed student housing events throughout North America and Europe. Ryan has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and on National Public Radio for his expertise and leadership within the sector. Ryan serves on the board of directors of the National Brain Tumor Society, the largest non-profit brain cancer organization in the world.
Partial List of Sale Transactions
- Skyloft, Austin, TX
- The Ridge Portfolio, Athens, GA, Knoxville, TN, Gainesville, FL, and Clemson, SC
- Raleigh Portfolio, Raleigh, NC
- Automatic Lofts, Chicago, IL
- CEV Portfolio, Clemson, SC, Statesboro, GA, Greensboro, NC
- Standard St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
- SOVA, Kennesaw, GA
- Cottages on Hollywood, Fayetteville, AR
- Stadium View, Minneapolis, MN
- Haven Portfolio, Tampa, FL, Charlotte, NC
- The Lex, Lexington, KY
- Gun Hill, Ithaca, NY
- University Park, Berkeley, CA
Partial Client List
- Harrison Street
- Blue Vista Capital Management
- Investcorp
- CA Ventures
- Scion
- Inland
Professional Achievements
- Newmark Chairman’s Circle, 2017-Present
- Top Five Producer, Newmark
- Top Producer, Stirling Properties, 2011-2012
- Connect Media Top Broker Award, 2019
- Co-Star Power Broker Award
- Pace Setter Award, Marcus & Millichap, 2008
Professional Affiliations
- National Board of Directors, National Brain Tumor Society
- Advisory Board, University of Florida’s Bergstrom Real Estate Center
- Member, National Multi-Housing Conference
- Advisory Board, National Multi-Housing Conference, Student Housing
- Speaker, Property Week, United Kingdom
Personal Achievements
- Featured on National Public Radio
- Featured in the Wall Street Journal
- Featured in Globe Street
- Featured in National Real Estate Online
- Jacksonville University Varsity Tennis
- Jacksonville University Varsity Football
- Dean’s List, University of Florida
Education
Ryan graduated from the University of Florida, with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration, majoring in marketing.