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Clay Smith

Senior Vice President & Director | net lease retail | Nashville, TN
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About Clay

Clay Smith is a retail investment specialist advising clients in the acquisition and disposition of net lease properties across the United States. Throughout his career, Clay has been involved in over 285 transactions totaling $750 million worth of real estate. In 2024, Clay ranked in the top 5 of Matthews™ agents nationwide and earned the prestigious Legends Club Award. Clay attributes his success to serving his client’s needs and going above and beyond their expectations.


B.S., Communication & Business Administration, Business Sales Specialization
University of Alabama


Professional Accomplishments
  • 2025 – Crexi Platinum Broker Award
  • 2024 – Legends Club – Matthews™
  • 2023 – Chairman’s Award – Matthews™
  • 2022 – Best in Business – Nashville Business Journal
  • 2021, 2022 – Circle of Excellence Award – Matthews™

Affiliations & Memberships
  • Tennessee Real Estate Commission
  • License No. 361676 (TN)
  • Texas Real Estate Commission
  • License No. 693140 (TX)
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Clay Smith in the Media

Q&A | MATTHEWS MARKET MOVERS

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The Matthews Podcast – #8 – The Product Type Investors are Chasing: Car Washes image

The Matthews Podcast – #8 – The Product Type Investors are Chasing: Car Washes

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2022 Net Lease Tenant Report image

2022 Net Lease Tenant Report

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Q2 2022 Nashville, TN Retail Market Report image

Q2 2022 Nashville, TN Retail Market Report

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