Power Broker
David Melton

David Melton

Managing Principal, Pointe Commercial Real Estate

Chattanooga, TN 37421

Phone (423) 713-7019

Specialties
Investment Sales Broker
Property Types
Specialty
Markets
Atlanta, Nashville, Birmingham, Chattanooga, Huntsville, Knoxville, Montgomery
Bio
David specializes in the investment sale, acquisition, and structuring of automotive, retail, and net-leased assets, with particular expertise in dealership real estate and operator-owned properties. His background uniquely combines capital markets advisory with firsthand leadership experience in dealership operations, enabling him to structure transactions that align operating value with underlying real estate value. David works with: Franchised Automotive Dealerships Powersports and RV Dealership Platforms Commercial Truck Dealerships Automotive Aftermarket Operators Net-Lease Investors and Private Capital Groups His capital markets expertise includes: Sale-Leaseback Structuring Single-Tenant Net-Lease (STNL) Dispositions 1031 Exchange Coordination Real Estate Separation Strategies Automotive and Retail Investment Sales Buyer Representation for Automotive Assets Because dealership real estate is often intertwined with operating entities, David approaches each assignment with a full understanding of OEM requirements, facility image programs, long-term lease structuring, and buyer underwriting expectations. Clients value his disciplined process, direct principal involvement, and ability to navigate complex transactions involving both operating businesses and institutional-quality real estate. David represents clients nationwide and is known for senior-level advisory engagement, structured execution, and confidential transaction management.
Education
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Affiliations
  • CCIM - Certified Commercial Investment Member
  • International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
  • RLI – Realtors Land Institute