“Louis is a key player in continuing the Sunbelt Multifamily Advisory Group’s growth in the Carolinas. He brings experience in the institutional space and we’re fortunate to have top talent like him on our team,” said Brett Gray, Managing Principal of Cushman & Wakefield’s Charlotte, Triad, and South Carolina operations.
“It’s great to have Louis on board because his experience on the buying side of the business gives him a unique skill set and network that we can immediately leverage to grow our Carolinas platform,” added Michael Saclarides, Senior Director of the Sunbelt Multifamily Advisory Group.
Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, Smart was at Foundry Commercial where he focused on the development and acquisition of office and industrial properties in the Carolinas.
“I’m thrilled to be joining a dynamic team with a stellar track record across the Southeast and look forward to serving our institutional clients throughout the Carolinas while continuing to grow our platform,” said Smart.
Cushman & Wakefield’s Sunbelt Multifamily Advisory Group is an 85-person investment sales team covering 11 states with No. 1 multifamily market share in that region based on sales volume and transactions reported to CoStar. Per Cushman & Wakefield, in 2021, the group closed $13.8 billion in sales volume through 429 deals and nearly 85,000 units. For more information about the Sunbelt Multifamily Advisory Group, visit https://multifamily.cushwake.com.