About
Professional Summary
Chaz Smith is a senior vice president with the AZ LandSource Team at Colliers, specializing in the sale of land, with more than 35 years commercial real estate experience. As the senior member of the AZ LandSource Team, Chaz defines the team’s focus and direction, ensures negotiations are finalized and that all parties fulfill their obligations, and provides a clear line of communication between all parties.
The team also includes John Finnegan, senior vice president; and Ramey Peru, vice president. The AZ LandSource team has a history of success, with more than 60 years of combined experience. They are committed to a team approach, which always puts their clients’ needs first. Each member has unique competencies that increase value in the different stages of every transaction.
The team specializes in finding creative solutions for the new reality of today’s ever-changing market and has the resources to uncover new information for their clients’ specific challenges. Their extensive track record of successful assignments reflects the team’s dedication to locating the right property that fits the needs of each client, whether a developer, investor, or user.
The AZ LandSource team is structured around the strengths of each individual. On every assignment, each member brings his individual expertise for the benefit of their clients. The team is organized around relationships, marketing, service delivery and a focus on completing transactions that meet the requirements of the buyer and seller.
They have represented premier developers and select landowners with acquisition, disposition, ground lease, site selection and land valuation within the greater metropolitan areas of Arizona.
Prior to joining Colliers in 2006, Chaz specialized in land at NAI Horizon for two and a half years. Chaz began his commercial real estate career at CB Richard Ellis in 1983, selling apartments. During his 21 years with the company, he transitioned from apartments sales to the sale of land for apartment developments. His experience in the sale of apartments solidified his awareness of the value of proximate amenities to land locations. Chaz translates this into every land use from residential to retail and office.
Accomplishments
- Board Member and Past President (2017-2018) of Lambda Alpha International (LAI), the Honorary Society for the Advancement of Land Economics
- Arizona District Council of Urban Land Institute Program Committee from 1999–2004 and Co-Chair from 2001–2004
- Phoenix Residential Investment and Development Effort (PRIDE) – Board Member. PRIDE is a non-profit focused on providing quality housing for low-income residents of Phoenix from 1994–2007.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Regional Development, University of Arizona
- Associate Broker's License, Arizona Dept. of Real Estate
Memberships & Involvements
- Lamda Alpha International (LAI
- Colliers Land Advisory Services Group
Clients
- Charles Heers
- Dignity Health
- Dominium
- DR Horton
- Green Light Communities
- Mark-Taylor Residential
- P.B. Bell
- Pederson Group
- Roles Family
- Wescap Real Estate Services
Testimonials
“The LandSource Team was a pleasure to work with. The team’s ability to provide relevant, accurate market information in a timely manner was critical throughout this transaction.”—David Zunker, President, Development, Lynd Development Partners
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John Finnegan is a senior vice president with the AZ LandSource Team at Colliers, specializing in the sale of land. As a skilled and experienced land specialist, he identifies opportunities that are aligned with the business needs of the team’s clients and focuses on creating value while reducing risk. John develops relationships between buyers and sellers, establishes the basis for negotiations, and manages the transaction process.
The team also includes Chaz Smith, senior vice president; and Ramey Peru, vice president. The AZ LandSource Team has a history of success, with more than 60 years of combined experience. They are committed to a team approach, which always puts their clients’ needs first. Each member has unique competencies that increase value in the different stages of every transaction.
The team specializes in finding creative solutions for the new reality of today’s ever-changing market and has the resources to uncover new information for their clients’ specific challenges. Their extensive track record of successful assignments reflects the team’s dedication to locating the right property that fits the needs of each client, whether a developer, investor, or user.
The AZ LandSource team is structured around the strengths of each individual. On every assignment, each member brings his individual expertise for the benefit of their clients. The team is organized around relationships, marketing, service delivery and a focus on completing transactions that meet the requirements of the buyer and seller.
They have represented premier developers and select landowners with acquisition, disposition, ground lease, site selection and land valuation within the greater metropolitan areas of Arizona.
John has been in the commercial real estate industry since 2000, and joined Colliers International in 2006. He was previously with NAI Horizon, where he specialized in land sales.
Ramey Peru is a vice president with the AZ LandSource Team at Colliers, specializing in the sale of land. He focuses on representing buyers and sellers of developable land in the Phoenix metro area. Ramey’s areas of expertise are research and due diligence. He delivers critical information regarding the viability of land sites and provides accurate market data that is crucial to the development process.
The team also includes Chaz Smith, senior vice president; and John Finnegan, senior vice president. The AZ LandSource Team has a history of success, with more than 60 years of combined experience. They are committed to a team approach, which always puts their clients’ needs first. Each member has unique competencies that increase value in the different stages of every transaction.
The team specializes in finding creative solutions for the new reality of today’s ever-changing market and has the resources to uncover new information for their clients’ specific challenges. Their extensive track record of successful assignments reflects the team’s dedication to locating the right property that fits the needs of each client, whether a developer, investor, or user.
The AZ LandSource team is structured around the strengths of each individual. On every assignment, each member brings his individual expertise for the benefit of their clients. The team is organized around relationships, marketing, service delivery and a focus on completing transactions that meet the requirements of the buyer and seller.
They have represented premier developers and select landowners with acquisition, disposition, ground lease, site selection and land valuation within the greater metropolitan areas of Arizona.
Ramey holds an Arizona Dept. of Real Estate Broker’s License and has been in the commercial real estate industry since 2004. Prior to joining Colliers International in 2006, he specialized in land sales at NAI Horizon.
Clients include Charles Heers, Dignity Health, Dominium, DR Horton, Green Light Communities, Mark-Taylor Residential, P.B. Bell, Pederson Group, Roles Family and Wescap Real Estate Services.