Chicago’s Essex Three-Twelve, LLC announced that Niko Apostal has joined the firm as Managing Broker.
Apostal, former founder and principal broker of Niko Collaborative and co-founder of Keller Williams ONE Chicago, brings more than 20 years of real estate expertise and a proven track record of leadership across multiple ventures in Chicago’s real estate market.
Apostal’s addition marks a significant expansion for Essex Three-Twelve, LLC. In his new role, he will oversee operations, implement strategic initiatives, and work closely with the leadership team to execute plans for substantial growth over the next 12 months. The firm aims to expand its market presence, strengthen its investor relationships, and increase transaction volume through targeted marketing, enhanced client services, and leveraging proprietary technology.
The addition of Marketing/Administrative Coordinator Laura Stef further strengthens the brokerage’s capacity to serve Chicago’s multi-family investment community.
Quinn Evans, Jack Doyle and Laura Stef (Photo courtesy of Essex Three-Twelve.)
Throughout his distinguished career, Apostal has established himself among the top 1% of real estate agents while building an impressive portfolio of business ventures. He served as founder and executive board member of the Keller Williams ONEChicago brokerage, founder and primary investor in ONETitle Company, and founder and Operating Principal of Owl Property Management, which he successfully sold in 2019 after managing over 800 rental apartments for nearly nine years.
His industry leadership extends to governance roles, having served on the Board of Directors for both the Chicago Association of REALTORS® and Illinois REALTORS® Association. Known for his endless optimism and ability to synthesize creative solutions, Apostal has built a reputation for helping clients realize their full potential in real estate investments.
In addition to Apostal’s arrival, Essex Three-Twelve recently welcomed Jack Doyle and Quinn Evans as new brokers. Both bring strong foundations in multifamily investment sales and share the firm’s dedication to client service and market expertise. Their addition complements Essex Three-Twelve’s continued expansion and supports the company’s mission to provide exceptional brokerage services tailored specifically to Chicago’s 3-to-12-unit market.
