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D Scott Smith CCIM
With 16 years of industry experience, earning his CCIM designation in 2007, Smith has held various leadership positions from CCIM Chapter President, CCIM Institute Regional VP, to Partner at McFalls & Smith International Development. Today, Smith is a commercial sales expert at Prudential PenFed Realty's Commercial Division, an Advisory Board Member at the University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business, and a Professor at the Professional Development Institute. Smith has educated hundreds of REALTORS, investors, and small business owners, helping them find success through Commercial Real Estate.
Opinion Editorials
Major changes to IRS rules going into effect: get ready
(Editorial) If the IRS calls this year... tell them I'm not here. There are quite a few rule changes that many are not aware of, but they go into effect in short order.
Commercial Real Estate
What no one is telling you about commercial real estate
Commercial real estate investments are filled with hidden truths that no guru or class will tell you, starting with the most important truth of all (hint: it involves rates of return).
Business News
Complacency kills: how businesses can avoid self destruction
Businesses are struggling right now, but many are simply throwing their hands up. Take the time to analyze what is going on under the hood of your business, before it's too late.
Opinion Editorials
A cold business truth: you only eat what you kill
The old saying "you only eat what you kill" applies to business, no matter how grotesque... are you prepared for the reality of it all?
Commercial Real Estate
When office hunting, don’t call a Realtor first
Often, a startup's first step when hunting for offices is to call a Realtor, but that is not necessarily a good idea - do your homework first.
Commercial Real Estate
Are you in for a surprise on your office lease? Maybe
When it comes to your office lease, what you don't know can cost you big time. Here is what you need to look into right this minute.
Commercial Real Estate
Do you have enough or too much office or retail space?
Doing the math behind how much square footage your office or retail location needs. Hint: it has nothing to do with the number of desks or shelves.
Commercial Real Estate
Small commercial real estate leases: the forgotten market
When small commercial real estate needs arise, consumers are often left in the dark as they enter the Forgotten Market.