David Melton is the Principal Broker of Pointe Commercial Real Estate (PCRE), a full-service real estate advisory firm based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with an active presence throughout Cleveland, TN, Dalton, GA, and the surrounding Southeast. With over 40 years of experience in the automotive industry, David has established himself as a leading authority in real estate investment brokerage and M&A advisory services for the automotive sector. He brings a unique combination of operational knowledge, transactional expertise, and market insight to investors and business owners across the nation. His work is centered on helping clients make informed, strategic decisions across all phases of ownership—from acquisition and development to disposition and reinvestment.

As a seasoned real estate investment broker, David specializes in commercial properties, including retail centers, flex space, office assets, and development land. He works with institutional investors, family offices, and private clients to identify income-producing opportunities, optimize asset performance, and structure deals that support long-term growth and stability. With a deep understanding of zoning regulations, market dynamics, and investment strategy, David provides value-added guidance that helps clients navigate complex transactions while maximizing returns.

David’s expertise extends nationally as an Automotive M&A Advisor, Dealership Buy-Sell Specialist, and Aftermarket Investment Consultant. He advises auto dealers, collision center owners, and aftermarket operators on business sales, real estate transactions, and capital structuring solutions such as sale-leasebacks. As a former Chief Operating Officer in the automotive sector, David brings first-hand operational insight that enables him to speak the language of dealership performance, valuation, and succession planning. His ability to combine business and real estate strategy has made him a go-to advisor for sellers, buyers, and investors across the U.S. automotive landscape.

David is licensed in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama, and operates with co-brokering agreements in the remaining 47 states, giving him national reach with a regional advantage. This expansive footprint allows him to assist clients with multi-market expansion, portfolio diversification, and strategic exits, all while maintaining the high-touch service of a regional firm. Whether guiding a private equity investor through a dealership acquisition or helping a family-owned operator prepare for a profitable exit, David Melton and PCRE provide the insight, discretion, and results-driven leadership that investors and automotive professionals rely on nationwide.