About
Professional Summary
Christian Smith, MAI is a Managing Director with Colliers International Valuation & Advisory Services (CIVAS) working within the Columbus, Ohio office. Mr. Smith joined CIVAS in 2020 and his professional experience has focused on the preparation and review of real estate appraisals, market studies, and feasibility studies for a wide variety of property types including office, retail, industrial, multi-family, senior housing, net leased investments, hotel/motel, and various special purpose properties. Christian has appraised properties throughout the United States and holds General Certifications in the States of Ohio, New York, Michigan, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Georgia, South Carolina and the Commonwealths of Kentucky and Pennsylvania.
Mr. Smith has extensive experience providing appraisals of market value, market rent studies, market feasibility analyses, fair market rental value for Stark Law compliance purposes, fair value subject to FASB Accounting Standards Codification, highest & best use analyses, valuations of investment value, expert witness testimony, and consultations for clients that include financial institutions, insurance companies, healthcare systems, real estate investment trusts (REITs), asset management companies, corporations, developers, attorneys, and individual property owners.
Education
■ The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio; Bachelor of Arts, English - 1993
■ The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio; Postgraduate Business Courses - 1995
Memberships & Involvements
Appraisal Institute
Designated Member, Appraisal Institute (MAI)
Board Member, Ohio Chapter
Urban Land Institute
Associate Member – Urban Land Institute
International Association of Assessing Officers
Regular Member – International Association of Assessing Officers