LEGACY

Founded in Manhattan, New York in 1926 as Williams Real Estate, the company has grown into a global, full-service firm. We invite you to learn about the heritage that encompasses our legacy.

1926

• Williams Real Estate Founded in 1926
• Employed eight brokers
• Managed portfolio valued $1.5million
• Significant force in loft & industrial markets
• Invested in six buildings
• 1940 established as prominent NYC Real Estate Firm

1995

• Expands into global network encompassing 1,700 real estate professionals in 85 offices in 20 countries
• Expands to Tri-State Region coverage with offices in NJ & CT
• Third Generation ownership advances services lines
• Manages & Leases 103 commercial buildings

2008

• Partners with FirstService Corporation in 2008

2010

• FirstService Williams rebrands to Colliers International
• Third Largest Global Real Estate Firm
• 15,000 professionals in 480 offices in 61 countries worldwide