60 Acres in Newton County in Collinsville, MS

Robert was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has deep roots across the Gulf South. He graduated from the University of Mississippi with a degree in General Business and a minor in Entrepreneurship, where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Growing up, Robert observed his uncle’s successful construction business and gained valuable hands-on experience that strengthened his understanding of building, development, and property value. Following in his family’s footsteps from a young age, he also developed a lifelong passion for the outdoors that perfectly compliments his career in land and real estate.

An avid outdoorsman, Robert spends his free time fishing the coastal waters of South Louisiana and hunting the woodlands spanning Central Mississippi to Northern Louisiana. This hands-on experience—combined with his construction background—gives him intimate knowledge of the region’s terrain, wildlife habitats, timber resources, development potential, and recreational land opportunities, all of which he brings to every client interaction.

Whether you’re looking for prime hunting property, timberland, a family farm, a rural homesite, or land with building potential, Robert combines strong business insight with a genuine understanding of what makes South Louisiana and Mississippi land special. His goal is simple: help buyers find the right property that matches their lifestyle and long-term vision.

Tom Smith is the Principal Broker and founder of Tom Smith Land and Homes, bringing over two decades of real estate expertise and a deep-rooted knowledge of the Mississippi market. A native of Meridian, Mississippi, Tom attended Mississippi State University and launched his real estate career in Madison in 2002.

With a strong background in executive leadership, Tom brings a strategic business mindset to real estate, having previously served in top management roles with major companies such as Wal-Mart and Home Depot, as well as holding CEO positions for retail organizations across the U.S.

Tom is one of the few Realtors in the Southeastern U.S. to hold the prestigious Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation from the Realtor Land Institute, which he earned in 2006. He is also a recipient of the APEX Award, recognizing him among the top-performing land brokers in America. His specialties include recreational tracts, timberland investment, commercial properties, and 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges.

An avid outdoorsman, Tom enjoys hunting, fishing, boating, and golf in his free time. He and his wife of 29 years, Ellen, make their home in Lake Caroline (Madison), Mississippi, and are proud parents of two daughters—one residing in Lakeland, Tennessee, and the other in Charleston, South Carolina.