AJ Hauer

James “Jim” Costello is a property manager for Colliers International in Greater Cincinnati. Jim ‘s background is in sales, customer service and education. He currently manages eight office and retail properties totaling roughly 300,000 square feet.

In addition to the management of day-to-day operations for these properties, Jim is responsible for tenant relations and reporting including financial reporting, budgeting, lease administration and project management. Jim also oversees leasing activity and negotiations for the properties he manages and plays an active role on behalf of Colliers’ clients.

After three plus decades in the property management business, I am constantly amazed at the number of challenges and opportunities I still experience for the first time. The REMS world is built on the management of people and their expectations, while effectively solving problems as they arise.  The key to our real estate management efforts in the Cincinnati market is very intentional listening to our clients and presenting solutions for their particular needs. We have grown our managed portfolio to over 12 million square feet encompassing 85 buildings.

I am proud of the consultative approach I have taken and the REMS team we have built. In my mind reputation in the real estate management business is my most valuable attribute. Focusing on that has kept us on a course to do the right thing, while keeping our clients, tenants and vendors top of mind.