ABOUT US
Commercial Real Estate Expertise
YOUR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS IS OUR MISSION.
Brandon K. Smart,CCIM
President
Brandon K. Smart is the President of SmartEquity. Throughout his career, Mr. Smart accumulated expertise and network through his achievements which included, developing and managing transactions valued at $50 million, amassing a portfolio at one point of over 8,000 national and international locations, and leading the commercial and real estate operations as Vice President at Real Estate Solutions. Mr. Smart was identified and selected by the St. Louis Business Journal 40 individuals under the age of 40 who influence the region’s business community. Mr. Smart holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Lake Forest College in Chicago and is a Certified Commercial Investment Member of the CCIM Institute. Mr. Smart serves on the Board of Directors of St. Louis REALTORS® Commercial Division and CCIM St. Louis and mentors students in the St. Louis Public Schools through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis.
Kaleb Turner
Associate
Kaleb Turner is an Associate with SmartEquity. Kaleb is responsible for business development and transaction management for a mix of existing and new real estate clients. He manages leasing efforts, guiding property tours, and assisting with strategic planning and property marketing. Prior to joining SmartEquity, Kaleb was account recruiting manager with Aeroteck, one of the largest staffing firms in the United States and was a Manager at Enterprise Rent-A-Car where he exceeded in sales, customer service, employee development and building strong relationships.
Kaleb holds a Bachelor of Science in General Business and a minor in Business Management and Marketing from Missouri State University.
Malik R Simmons
Partner Associate
At an early age, Mr. Simmons began to develop a love for real estate. This passion has stuck with him from childhood through adulthood. The name that has been attached to him was “Malik the Builder” due to rehabbing houses in high school, during, and post-undergraduate. That eventually led Mr. Simmons to a career as an apprentice carpenter in the union. After graduating from Harris Stowe State University with a degree in Finance, he received his Realtor’s license and joined SmartEquity as an Associate. Mr. Simmons strives to provide high-quality, personalized service to each business and company. His love for numbers and attention to detail makes him the perfect person to mitigate risk.
Mr. Simmons enjoys traveling, trying new foods, and creating memories with his family in his spare time. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute, National Sales Network (St. Louis Chapter) & Kappa Alpha Psi St. Louis Alumni Chapter. Mr. Simmons gives back to Harris Stowe State University by speaking to incoming /present students on wealth building, goal setting, and money management.
Paul Mabry
Director of Operations
Paul Mabry is a native of Indianapolis, IN, with several years in the Building Services Industry. Paul holds an MBA and MSM from Indiana Tech University. He began his career in Medical Devices, where he held several positions in Operations. In 2019, Paul decided to venture into a new job in the Building Services Industry and obtaining a real estate license was complimentary to the task. He is currently licensed in Indiana, Missouri, and Illinois and has several other states on the horizon. When he is not working, he devotes his time to traveling with his family and raising his chickens.
Paul’s years in operations have helped him gain essential skills to provide the best service for his clients. He prides himself on having a solid work ethic, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and out-of-the-box thinking, which helps with complex problem-solving.
Paul is a proud member of St Louis Realtors, Missouri Realtors, National Association of Realtors, Indy Crew (Crew Network), Focus STL, Commercial Real Estate Alliance of Indiana, and Urban Land Institute.
TIFFANY LEE
Senior Advisor
Lee@bsmartequity.com
Tiffany Lee’s journey in real estate began over 20 years ago when she acquired her first property. Since then, she has owned and managed several multifamily units. Her understanding of property management, investment strategies, and market trends along with her education, MA in Communications with an emphasis in Marketing Promotions, has enabled her to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of commercial real estate with confidence and precision. With a knowledge of multifamily properties and a heart for community service, Tiffany is a dynamic force in both the real estate industry and the organizations that make a difference in the Greater Saint Louis area.
She has served as a Board member of the East St. Louis NAACP and as a leader in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., East St. Louis Alumnae. Her dedication extends to cultural and historical preservation, as evidenced by her work with the House of Miles East St. Louis (H.O.M.E.) and the East St. Louis Historical Society.
Her incredible impact has not gone unnoticed. She has been twice honored with the prestigious NAACP President’s Award, a recognition of her tireless efforts to advance civil rights and social justice. The East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta has also bestowed upon her The Wise Owl Award, celebrating her wisdom and dedication to the community.
Tiffany Lee’s multifaceted contributions demonstrate her genuine passion for building a better future, one property and one community at a time.
Kristina Lucero
Marketing & Administrative Assistant
Kristina Lucero is the Marketing and Administrative Assistant of Smart Equity. “Kat” is responsible for all related aspects involving Administrative & Marketing duties, helping Brandon implement business growth opportunities since June 21, 2022.
As the team grows, Kat is a dedicated member assisting every member, client, & vendor of their every need. Kat holds a diploma from De La Salle Lipa, in the Philippines with Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management and completed 45 units of Master in Business Administration from St. Paul University Manila, Philippines.
Kat enjoys a challenging position that utilizes her capabilities to gain expertise and rewarding experience towards continually being an asset to Smart Equity towards more success in the future as the company expands its horizons.
Our Services
Our investment in our clients’ best interests and business objectives is demonstrated by our commitment to maximizing capital by bottom-line real estate savings.
Mission
Your real estate success is our mission.
Our Values
We pride ourselves on integrity, trust, and doing the right thing. We serve our clients with the highest level of integrity and take personal responsibility to deliver on our services.
Vision
Our vision is forward thinking with a creative model for success where innovation and entrepreneurship are at the cornerstone of our success.
Goal
We strive to be an innovative leader in the commercial real estate industry, both locally and nationally, by providing superior brokerage services and property management that meet and exceeds the requirements of our clients and customers.
Giving back
We are committed to the communities we serve by giving our time and resources. Beyond the regular duties of real estate professionals, our moral compass is aligned with helping those most in need.
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Real Estate Transactions
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