A lifelong resident of Cleveland, David graduated from Delta State University in 1993. Entering real estate, while working his way through college, he decided to continue in the profession after graduation. He worked for the Bolivar County Tax Assessor as an appraiser in 1992. In 1998, he became co-owner of Griffith Real Estate and Appraisal Services. He serves as Broker-Associate and sales manager for the real estate office. David is a certified general real estate appraiser and is experienced in many types of appraisals. He is a member of the Cleveland Board of Realtors, served as President in 2001, and was voted Realtor of the Year in 2001 and 2014. David is a member of the Cleveland Country Club , Cleveland Lions Club, Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce, Delta State Alumni Association, and the Loyal Order of the Moose.
In 2017, David served as President the Mississippi Association of Realtors. During his presidency he traveled across the state talking to local boards about the real estate industry and appraisals. David has served in various roles in the state association including on the Board of Directors. In 2016, David was chosen as the chairman of the Real Property Valuation Forum for the National Association of Realtors and he served as chair of the Real Property Valuation Committee in 2019. In 2018, I was appointed to the MS Appraisal Board.
Griffith Real Estate, Inc. Griffith Appraisal Services
1200 West Sunflower Road Cleveland, MS 38732
662-843-0309
Memberships and Affiliations:
National Association of Realtors, Mississippi Association of Realtors - Leadership MAR Alumni, MARPAC Trustee; Cleveland Board of Realtors; Certified Appraiser - Mississippi State Tax Commission, 1992-1993, Cleveland Lions Clubs; International Order of the Moose.
2019 Realtor of the Year; MS Realtors
In 2019, I acquired the General Accredited Appraiser certification; NAR
Graduate of Bayou Academy; 1993 Graduate of Delta State University, Cleveland, MS which included induction in Alpha Epsilon Delta, Premedical Honor Society; Realtor Institute, Jackson, MS
Family: David is single. Nicky and Anita Griffith, Dr. Jim McAfee (deceased) - Parents. Brothers - Kent McAfee, Nick Griffith, Jr., Shannon Griffith, and Will Griffith. David has 13 nieces and nephews. He is godfather to nephew Zach & McKai Griffith; Sam Line, Caedmon Line, and Ellie Line, and Bayli Van Vulpen.
Business Philosphy - Professionalism and attention to detail drive our success. We want to be your first choice whether it be real estate or appraisals.
About Griffith Real Estate:
Griffith Real Estate was founded by my mom in 1986. We list, sell, and rent real estate in the Bolivar County area. I expanded the company and created Griffith Appraisal Services after graduating college. We appraise all types of properties including residential, commercial, and farmland. We have covered areas from Desoto county all the way to Issaquena County.