Built On Solid Foundations

Todd Saieed and Ven Poole, second generation family friends and industry leaders, joined forces in 1997 to form the Raleigh-based real estate development corporation known as Dewitt Carolinas. Saieed and Poole have built their business on a legacy of honesty, integrity, and meticulous attention to detail—qualities embodied by Saieed’s paternal grandfather, Dewitt Jernigan Carr, who lends his name to the business. His legacy, combined with the entrepreneurial spirit of Saieed’s and Poole’s fathers, forms the backbone of the Dewitt Carolinas culture and the springboard for the company’s success.

Saieed and Poole’s combined 60 years of business experience is reflected in the reputation and standard of excellence associated with the Dewitt brand, which is exemplified in a diversified real estate portfolio of commercial, multi family, industrial, and mixed use projects. Dewitt has assembled a talented team of professionals with experience that spans all aspects of the development, construction, leasing, and property management process.

Prolific and accomplished over the past 25+ years, Dewitt has successfully developed over 200 real estate projects throughout the Carolinas. In 2005, under the direction and leadership of Saieed and Poole, Dewitt earned the number one spot in the Triangle Business Journal’s Fast 50.

Whether it’s a Class A office building, an upscale multifamily development, a mixed use resort community, high end student housing, or a 10-year, $1 billion masterplanned mixed-use community, the Dewitt team brings trendsetting innovation and the pursuit of excellence to every project.

Our History

1992

Dewitt Carolinas Real Estate Services Established

Todd Saieed, President of Saieed Construction Systems, establishes Dewitt Carolinas Real Estate Services. Named for Saieed’s paternal grandfather, the DeWitt brand is built on trust, integrity, and competence.
1993

Baskin Robbins/Goodyear

Dewitt develops 6 stand-alone Baskin Robbins and 6 Goodyear Tire & Rubber lease back facilities throughout North and South Carolina, and Virginia. These trend setting ventures project DeWitt’s strength in industrial developments.
1995

North Ridge Crossings

Dewitt develops for Drucker & Falk North Ridge Crossings, a 244 apartment complex located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
1997

“Chairman of Waste Industries”

Todd Saieed partners with Ven Poole, President of Waste Industries, to develop One Renaissance Center. This Class A, 160,000 square foot office complex marks the beginning of Saieed and Poole’s joint interest in DeWitt Carolinas. One Renaissance Center is a 7 story, state of the art building located 1.5 miles from Raleigh’s premier Midtown and today is the headquarters for DeWitt Carolinas.
2001

Bandag Industrial

Dewitt develops Bandag Industrial, a 150,000 square foot warehouse and distribution facility for Bridgestone Tires.
2002

The Park at Crossroads

Dewitt develops The Park at Crossroads providing 344 luxury apartments for the residents of Cary. This Class A community demonstrates DeWitt’s commitment to projects with long-term value. Today, the surrounding Cary Crossroads is one of the strongest retail markets in the Carolinas.
2003

Bella Serra Villas

Dewitt broadens multifamily to Matthews, near North Carolina’s queen city of Charlotte. The 166 brick and stone townhome community showcases DeWitt’s master plan to include putting greens and walking trails creating a lifestyle conducive to the demographic analysis. Over the following 3 years, DeWitt takes the 55+ community to Raleigh and Wilmington, North Carolina.
2004

Carolina Bay

Dewitt seizes the opportunity to develop Carolina Bay, a 36 unit condo-marina project in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. This coastal community puts another finger on DeWitt’s hand of diversity.
2006

The Harborside Club at 70 West

The Harborside Club offers 63 condo units and marina boat slips in Morehead City, North Carolina. Dewitt creates a resort-style community with amenities including indoor workout room and sauna, harborside pool and grill area, and climate controlled storage units.
2009

The Registry

Dewitt develops The Registry in a 140 lot sub division in the beautiful town of Wilmington, North Carolina.
2012

Beaufort Club

Dewitt purchases Beaufort Club Golf Course and Community in Beaufort, NC. To enhance the championship 18-hole Bob Moore course, DeWitt develops a 6,000 square foot clubhouse and pro shop. Beaufort Club community offers 1500 lots available for custom homes in the $260s to $600s. Currently under development is the Pavilion Pool to enrich this family-oriented lifestyle.
2013

The Franklin

Dewitt develops The Franklin, a 4 story, 200 unit luxury apartment complex in Cary, North Carolina. With amenities like individual garages, yoga studio, pool and clubhouse, the Franklin provides a fun, maintenance free lifestyle.
2018

Renaissance Golf Group

Renaissance Golf Group manages four distinct golf courses in eastern North Carolina: Beaufort Club, Compass Pointe, Magnolia Greens and Ironwood Golf & Country Club.
2018

Compass Point

This residential community, less than 10minutes away from Wilmington, North Carolina, offers a suite of amenities with a championship golf course, five lane swimming pool, Exercise facility and an on-site restaurant.
2020

The Carson

Classic architecture and modern finishes in the Five Points neighborhood of Raleigh.
2021

Litchford 315

Stylish multifamily apartment complex in North Raleigh
2021

Jolly Roger

Luxury student living in Greenville, NC
2021

Pier 33

A luxury waterfront community nestled along the northern Cape Fear River in Wilmington.
2022

1000 Social at The Exchange

The flagship office building at The Exchange Raleigh breaks ground, launching our $1B master planned mixed-use community in Midtown.