“I enjoy understanding each client’s specific challenges, delivering strategic solutions, and creating lasting relationships throughout West Michigan and beyond.”
Senior Associate | Retail

Cody Smith

Notable Clients
SpartanNash
Mel Trotter Ministries Thrift Stores
West Michigan Community Bank
ExchangeRight
Border Foods – A Taco Bell Franchisee
HomeTown Pharmacy
Trinity Health
Brait Capital
Gillespie Group
Veneklasen Construction
Community Involvement
CARWM Education Committee
2024 – 2025
CARWM Forms Committee
2025 – present
West MI ICSC Committee
2024 – present

About Cody

Originally from the Metro Detroit area, Cody moved to West Michigan in 2018 to attend Grand Valley State University, where he laid the groundwork for both his career and personal life. During his time at GVSU, he met his wife, and together they chose to build their future in West Michigan, a community they are proud to call home and believe is an exceptional place to raise a family.

His career in commercial real estate began on the marketing side of the industry in 2021, where he was responsible for preparing various proposals, site searches, broker opinion of values, and listing packages for properties throughout the region. That experience left him with extensive knowledge and offered firsthand exposure to the complexities of the business.

In 2024, he transitioned into brokerage and began advising retail property owners and tenants across West Michigan. Today, he specializes primarily in seller and landlord representation, helping his clients make informed decisions with confidence, strengthen their investments, and improve profitability.

Known for a strategic, relationship-driven approach, he is committed to building lasting relationships and managing every assignment with professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail. Whether working with local ownership groups, private investors, REITs, developers, or growing retailers, his goal is to create solutions that align with each of his client’s long-term objectives while delivering measurable results in a constantly evolving market.
“I enjoy understanding each client’s specific challenges, delivering strategic solutions, and creating lasting relationships throughout West Michigan and beyond.”