Robert Smith

About Robert Smith

About Robert E. Smith, CCIMRobert E. Smith, CCIM, launched his professional journey at Martin Marietta Orlando Aerospace Corporation (now Lockheed Martin) in 1978. Recognized among the top 1% of employees in 1982, Robert transitioned in 1987 to pursue his passion for commercial real estate brokerage and investment. His tenure at Martin Marietta and four decades of owning and operating apartments have equipped him with invaluable insights to offer solutions to both buyers and sellers of development sites and existing multifamily housing.EducationRobert\'s academic journey began at Western Illinois University, then transferred to the University of Florida where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance. He furthered his education by earning an MBA from the University of Central Florida. In 1990, he obtained his Florida Real Estate Broker\'s License, and in 1994, he received his CCIM designation, marking his expertise in the commercial and investment real estate industry.About Smith EquitiesSmith Equities Real Estate Investment Advisors (SEREIA) is a boutique multifamily real estate company. Established in 1990, we have a strong presence in Florida and have assisted clients with over 31,785 Apartments sold across 255 deals. Our team of Senior Multifamily Advisors, with an average of 40 years of real estate experience, is among the most knowledgeable in the industry.BoomerangOffice.com CoWorking SpaceIn response to the post-Covid era, Smith Equities launched BoomerangOffice.com CoWorking, an innovative solution to meet the evolving workspace needs. BoomerangOffice.com offers flexible hourly or daily rentals of office spaces within the SEREIA Headquarters, providing a professional environment as an alternative to home offices.Other Proprietary ToolsWe leverage our collective experience with tools like \"My Rent Comps,\" a free nationwide online market survey platform (OMS), and complimentary sites like \"Apartments Now Available,\"\"Apartments Coming Soon,\" and \"My Apartment Rent.\" Our diverse team of professionals can help grow your investment portfolio, whether you\'re a property owner looking to cash out or someone looking to add additional units to your portfolio.

Experience

1. President CEO

   Smith Equities Real Estate Investment Advisors

   Jan 1990 — Present · Orlando, FL, US

   Founder of Smith Equities Real Estate Investment Advisors and MyRentComps.com. Owner of Lake Lawsona Apartments in Downtown Orlando Florida.

Education

• University of Florida

  BS

  1975 — 1977

• UCF College of Business

  MBA

  1980 — 1982

Skills

• Apartments
• Valuation
• Brokerage
• Investment Properties
• Real Estate Development
• Land Acquisition
• Real Estate
• Negotiation
• Investments
• Disposition
• Asset Management
• Real Estate Financing
• Real Estate Economics
• Sellers
• Appraisals
• Real Estate Transactions
• Property Management
• Rentals
• Asset Managment