Stanley Smith

Stan has been an active real estate developer for the past thirty years, concentrating on the neighborhoods of Mt. Airy, West Oak Lane, and Germantown in the northwest section of Philadelphia. He was born and raised in Puerto Rico, finished high school at Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia, graduating in 1979. Stan graduated with a B.S. degree from The University of Massachusetts in 1983; he continued his education at Temple University’s Real Estate Institute and received his Pennsylvania real estate license in 1988. During his first ten years in real estate development, Stan concentrated on residential properties primarily for first time home buyers. During that time he purchased, renovated, and sold more than 150 homes in Philadelphia. Over the next five years he accumulated a portfolio of six multi-family, garden style apartment buildings, ranging in size from 11 to 42 units. During this time he accumulated and managed around 150 units. More recently, Stan's primary focus has been on the development, renovation, and management of more than 250,000 square feet of professional office and retail space throughout Philadelphia. Stan focuses on customizing and fitting out professional office space for non-profit organizations. Over the years, Stan is best known for his expertise in sheriff’s sale purchases and the creation of value through investment in distressed real estate. The residential division of his company maintains a monthly presence at the Philadelphia sheriff’s sale. Stan has shared his knowledge of the sheriff's sale process by leading several sheriff's sale seminars for real estate educational groups. Along with Ken Weinstein, Stan has been invited to speak annually to a group of 35 NFL players at Wharton's Sports Business Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania about investing in real estate. Stan recognizes the importance of community development through responsible real estate investment and has made this an important goal for his company. Throughout his real estate career, Stan’s focus has been the same – creating value while strengthening blighted neighborhoods.

• Languages
  Spanish
• Markets
  Philadelphia
• Property Types
  Office, Retail, Flex, Specialty, Multifamily, Healthcare
• Websites
  LINKEDIN PROFILE
• Company Website
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• Education
  BA at U. Mass Temple R.E School Continuing R.E. educational classes.