John McCalla

Senior Managing Director
Multifamily
Investment Sales
Atlanta, GA
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A veteran of Atlanta’s multifamily real estate market, John McCalla brings over 20 years of experience to his role as leader of Franklin Street’s Atlanta-based Multifamily Investment Sales Team. With his team, Mr. McCalla skillfully guides multifamily owners and investors through the acquisition and disposition of all types of multifamily properties throughout Atlanta and the Southeast. As Managing Director, he is also focused on growing the firm’s market share and leveraging its full-service multifamily platform on behalf of his clients.

Mr. McCalla began his commercial real estate career in 2006 with Marcus & Millichap, where he developed a strong foundation in Atlanta’s multifamily market. In 2010, he joined Berkadia as a founding member of the firm’s Atlanta office and quickly emerged as a top producer. He later returned to Marcus & Millichap to grow his team, and in 2021 was awarded with the firm’s top broker honor, the Circle of Excellence award.

In 2021, the McCalla group sold over 6,928 units totaling $674 million in total transaction volume. They joined Franklin Street in January 2023, where they have continued their high standard for excellence and strong commitment to client service.

When Mr. McCalla isn’t closing deals, you can find him on the water sailing, running marathons with his wife or cheering on his two athletic daughters in their extracurricular activities.

ACCOLADES

  • Power Broker – CoStar, 2018
  • Top Broker Honoree – Connect Media, 2020
  • CEO Circle – Berkadia
  • Circle of Excellence – Marcus & Millichap, 2021

EDUCATION

Ohio University

The Franklin Street experience

Ralph Smalley
I’ve worked with prominent investors across the spectrum throughout my career and having the ability to deliver tailored solutions, full-service capabilities across the lifecycle of an investment—including in-house insurance services— is a significant advantage and exactly what clients are looking for in today’s opportunity filled market
Chris White
Executive Managing Director
Franklin Street’s people-first approach and integrated platform create a unique opportunity to deliver more than real estate transactions by providing strategic guidance for the entire lifecycle of an occupier’s needs.
Rafael Romero
Regional Managing Director
The collaborative environment and excitement around where Franklin Street is today—and where we are going—is palpable and unlike anything else in our industry. Talent is the heartbeat of this business and we’re going to recruit growth-minded people with a hunger for—and track record of— excellence to join our us.
Chibuzor Nnaji
Senior Managing Director
Franklin Street is a client-focused firm dedicated to delivering best-in-class results through tailored commercial real estate solutions. By integrating investment sales with insurance, property management, and other strategic services, we provide clients with a comprehensive platform that creates a distinct competitive advantage.
Jason Donald
Managing Director
Franklin Street offers what I’ve sought throughout my career—a high growth trajectory and a culture that is unlike any other in our industry. We’re targeting high-impact, institutional deals, and no other firm gives you more tools, talent and support to get it done.
Justin Sturdivant
Regional Managing Director
Franklin Street’s unique and strategic platform provides its producers with the tools we need to exceed client expectations. This, combined with the ability to connect clients with all our services for the entire lifecycle of their assets, will result in better outcomes.