D. Scott Smith has over 13 years of leadership experience in the real estate industry.  An accomplished strategist and marketer, his vision and expertise in real estate performance have helped notable investors realize significant growth in the commercial, land development, and residential real estate sectors.  Offering a rare blend of creative and operational strengths, D. Scott Smith has achieved exciting urban economic development turnarounds, and is recognized for his success in growing sales and profits.  His strategic approach to building investment portfolios is reflected in his work as CEO of Spidey Inc. and as President of Spyder Development LLC, where his concept creation and focus on quick-turn investing quickly delivered impressive bottom-line results.  His capability is highlighted in his many accomplishments most recently as a member of Keller Williams Commercial Leadership Council becoming the Chair of the National Recruiting committee and assisting with developing the educational curriculum for the KW Commercial Division.  Experienced in many facets of the real estate industry, he specializes in brokering of smaller tier investments in the Mid-Atlantic Area.   D. Scott Smith’s exceptional track record in investment real estate is based on his philosophy of total entrepreneur engagement in change.  He is known for his ability to quickly identify and diagnose sales and growth potential.  His broad understanding of internet marketing through today’s technology sets him apart as a young industry leader. 

D. Scott Smith is the current Maryland/DC CCIM Chapter President.  Under his leadership, the Maryland/DC CCIM Chapter is beating the National averages for growth and classroom attendance.  Membership for the Chapter has doubled in the past 12 months.  He regularly represents the Institute at National Conferences in Washington DC.  He continually promotes CCIM through Universities, Brokerage Firms, and throughout the industry.  Mr. Smith is an instructor for the Realtors Commercial Alliance of NAR.  In addition, he has been working closely with the Realtors Commercial Alliance of NAR to build their commercial curriculum. 

D. Scott Smith’s contribution to the Commercial Real Estate community comes in the form of education.  An excellent instructor, he is called upon frequently by Local REALTOR Boards and various other industry organizations to teach.  He is passionate about educating the real estate community and looks for every opportunity to help others.  His involvement with CCIM and NAR has allowed him to continually increase awareness about education opportunities and in turn has caused many more people to become educated in the Commercial Real Estate arena.