Dave Denton, CCIM

President

5500 Northland Drive, Suite D

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

DAR

About Dave...

Dave Denton has been a top performer in the commercial real estate industry for 25 years. He has also proven himself to be an industry leader. He continues to outperform year after year, while adding value to his clients and DAR.

As a Tenant Rep, Site Selection Specialist, he has cultivated years of industry connections and market knowledge. Dave continues to represent top branded retailers, restaurants, and office users with their expansions across Michigan.

Dave also enjoys representing a wide variety of clients, ranging from local developers to national landlords and REITs in the leasing and sale of  retail property types. Dave has earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation which signifies his expertise in buying and selling investment properties for his clients.

Accomplishments include Midwest Commercial Hall of Fame Member (2019), NAR's National Award for Outstanding Achievement in the CRE Industry (2018) CARWM's Realtor of the Year (2017), CCIM Institute Michigan Chapter, Past President, Commercial Alliance of Realtors, Past President and the incoming President for 2026.

Outside the office, Dave seeks to balance his life with his 6 F Focus: Family, Faith, Friends, Fun, Fitness and Philanthropy. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends’ poolside or at the beach, biking, running or volunteering in the community.

Accomplishments

  • 2026 Commercial Alliance of Realtors, President Elect
  • 2024 Commercial Alliance of Realtors, Secretary
  • 2019 Midwest Commercial Hall of Fame Member
  • 2018 NAR’s National Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Commercial Real Estate Industry
  • 2017 CARWM’s Realtor of the Year
  • CCIM Institute Michigan Chapter, Past President
  • Commercial Alliance of Realtors, Past President

Community Involvement

  • Keystone Community Church, Board Member
  • Frederick Meijer Garden, Summer Concert Volunteer

Education & Affiliations

  • BS in Finance from Michigan State University
  • Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
  • International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
  • Licensed REALTOR™

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