Carter Gradwell

Senior Director, Capital Markets | Hospitality Advisory

Carter Gradwell

Senior Director, Capital Markets | Hospitality Advisory


Carter Gradwell

Carter Gradwell is a senior director of Capital Markets, Hospitality Advisory at Walker & Dunlop focusing on upper-upscale and luxury transactions throughout the United States. Throughout his career, Mr. Gradwell has represented clients of the highest pedigree, resulting in more than $1.2 billion in sales over the last several years, delivering numerous price-per-key records across the Sun Belt, and is recognized as a CoStar Power Broker.

Prior to joining Walker & Dunlop, Mr. Gradwell gained over 12 years of capital markets experience in roles at CBRE and Allianz, specializing in the hospitality, travel, and entertainment sectors.

Mr. Gradwell earned his bachelor’s degrees in finance, international business, and hospitality & tourism management, graduating with distinction from Virginia Tech.

Carter Gradwell is a senior director of Capital Markets, Hospitality Advisory at Walker & Dunlop focusing on upper-upscale and luxury transactions throughout the United States. Throughout his career, Mr. Gradwell has represented clients of the highest pedigree, resulting in more than $1.2 billion in sales over the last several years, delivering numerous price-per-key records across the Sun Belt, and is recognized as a CoStar Power Broker.

Prior to joining Walker & Dunlop, Mr. Gradwell gained over 12 years of capital markets experience in roles at CBRE and Allianz, specializing in the hospitality, travel, and entertainment sectors.

Mr. Gradwell earned his bachelor’s degrees in finance, international business, and hospitality & tourism management, graduating with distinction from Virginia Tech.

Carter Gradwell in the news

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October 20, 2025

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May 29, 2025

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