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The foundation of Colliers Austin is our enterprising spirit. We deliver effective and unique solutions to our clients with their leasing, sales, management and commercial real estate challenges. We strive to accelerate the success of our partners through our enterprising culture and our desire to offer ambitious solutions. As Colliers Austin, we are able to offer a global platform as the base of our regional expertise, local knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit.
With offices across the state, the Colliers Austin team specializes in the sale and lease of office, industrial and retail properties. Our commercial real estate professionals also have unmatched local expertise in asset resolution, property management, mortgage banking, valuation and appraisal and market research services.
Our values and culture
Your success is our success. Wherever you do business, we are dedicated to driving exceptional results with the right property solutions. Our advisors have an enterprising spirit, are highly collaborative and are encouraged to think outside the box to find the right solutions for complex commercial real estate requirements.
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Be enterprising to exceed expectations
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Invest in relationships to deliver enduring value
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Types of real estate license holders:
- A broker is responsible for all brokerage activities, including acts performed by sales agents sponsored by the broker.
- A sales agent must be sponsored by a broker and works with clients on behalf of the broker.
- Put the interests of the client above all other, including the broker’s own interest;
- Inform the client of any material information about the property or transaction received by the broker;
- Answer the client’s questions and present any offer to or counter-offer from the client;
- and Treat all parties to a real estate transaction honestly and fairly.
As agent for owner (seller/landlord): The broker becomes the property owner’s agent through an agreement with the owner, usually in a written listing to sell or property management agreement. An owner’s agent must perform the broker’s minimum duties above and must inform the owner of any material information about the property or transaction known by the agent, including information disclosed to the agent or subagent by the buyer or buyer’s agent.
As agent for buyer/tenant: The broker becomes the buyers/tenant’s agent by agreeing to represent the buyer, usually though a written representation agreement. A buyer’s agent must perform the broker’s minimum duties above and must inform the buyer of any material information about the property or transaction known by the agent, including information disclosed to the agent by the seller or seller’s agent.
As agent for both - intermediary: To act as an intermediary between the parties the broker must first obtain the written agreement of each party to the transaction. The written agreement must state who will pay the broker and, in conspicuous bold or underlined print, set forth the broker’s obligations as an intermediary. A broker who acts as an intermediary:
- Must treat all parties to the transaction impartially and fairly;
- May, with the parties’ written consent, appoint a different license holder associated with the broker to each party (owner and buyer) to communicate with, provide opinion and advice to, and carry out the instructions of each party to the transaction.
- Must not, unless specifically authorized in writing to do so by the party, disclose:
- that the owner will accept a price less than the written asking price;
- that the buyer/tenant will pay a price greater than the price submitted in a written offer;and
- any confidential information or any other information that a party specifically instructs the broker in writing not to disclose, unless required to do so by law.
To avoid disputes, all agreements between you and a broker should be in writing and clearly establish:
- The broker’s duties and responsibilities to you, and your obligations under the representation agreement.
- Who will pay the broker for services provided to you, when payment will be made and how the payment will be calculated.
License holder contact information: This notice is being provided for information purposed. It does not create an obligation for you to use the broker’s services. Please acknowledge receipt of this notice below and retain a copy for your records.
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Industrial tenant & landlord experts
Travis joined Colliers in 2014 as Vice President and specializes in Tenant and Landlord representation services for Industrial users. Travis has more than fifteen years of commercial real estate experience including more than 400 transactions totaling 4.5M SF. His comprehensive understanding of the Austin industrial market and his experience navigating complex transactions for both Tenants and Landlords enables him to provide the highest level of service to his clients.
​Prior to joining Colliers, Travis was a Leasing Director for PS Business Parks, Inc., a national REIT, where he was responsible for executing the marketing and leasing strategy for a portfolio of 900,000 SF consisting of 16 industrial, flex, value office and retail buildings in three Austin submarkets. He started his commercial real estate career in 2006 with UGL Equis (now DTZ) where he provided tenant representation services for office and industrial clients.
Chase Clancy joined Colliers International as an industrial leasing specialist in 2018. Utilizing a deep knowledge of the industrial market, Chase prides himself on building relationships and working with integrity to achieve his clients' long-term goals.
Prior to joining Colliers, Chase worked as a commercial agent for Don Quick & Associates, earning invaluable experience as an industrial and office landlord representative. Chase uses his understanding of both sides of the transaction to help maximize value for his clients.
Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Chase grew up in Tacoma, Washington, and earned his Bachelor of Arts from Seattle University. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, golf, hunting, photography, exploring new restaurants and traveling with his wife, Amy, and two sons, Ace and Gus.
Coyle joined the Industrial Team at Colliers International in Austin, TX in the Spring of 2021, specializing in tenant representation and landlord represtation across Central Texas. Prior to beginning his real estate career with Colliers, Coyle graduated from University of Colorado at Boulder and worked on the business development team at NetSuite | Oracle.
Office landlord & investment experts
I bring more than 20 years of experience in all aspects of commercial real estate including landlord representation, tenant representation, investment sales, financial analysis, acquisitions, development and operations. I started my brokerage career in Dallas, Texas then moved to Austin in 2000, working for Trammell Crow Company, Aspen Properties and The Kucera Companies. I joined Colliers as Executive Vice President in March 2015. In addition to a focus on office landlord representation, I have deep experience in investment sales, with a track record of closing multiple transactions per year. In 2016, 2018 and 2019, I was a Colliers' Everest Award recipient. This award is given to the top 10% of all Colliers professionals in brokerage, valuation and corporate solutions across the U.S. business based on revenue production.
Will has over twelve years of experience in commercial real estate, specializing primarily in project leasing. Will represents a wide range of local and institutional investors and developers. He is currently responsible for the leasing of an office portfolio in excess of one million square feet. In addition to office leasing – Will also focuses on office investment sales and new business sourcing.
Will began his brokerage career with Transwestern in Dallas before moving to Austin in 2016. Will established a strong foundation leasing over 1.5 million square feet of office space for mostly institutional clients. While at Transwestern – Will executed over 100 lease transactions .
Will holds a BA from the University of Texas at Austin and a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation.
Office tenant representation experts
Doug has a deep understanding and unmatched market knowledge of the entire Austin commercial real estate landscape with a primary focus on office tenant representation & site selection. Since 2006, he has built a substantial client base through hard work, client retention, partner referrals, and long-term relationships. Never deviating from his original business plan based on strategic consulting for early-stage companies and maintaining long-term partnerships. Doug has completed over 450+ transactions totaling well over 5M SF of space over the last 15 years.
Doug's entrepreneurial clients played a significant role in his decision to become one himself by bringing Colliers back to Austin in 2014 as an affiliate office. He and his two partners grew the office from three (3) people in an executive suite to fifteen (15) by 2019 and selling the affiliate office to corporate Colliers in January 2020. We are excited to keep growing our team, customers, and service lines in the coming years as Austin continues to become one of the primary growth markets in the entire country.
In a career spent serving my clients now spanning more than 30 years I have represented some of Austin’s largest and most financially complex transactions for companies such as IBM, Motorola, Charles Schwab, and Q2ebanking. I pride myself on the “service first” relationship with my clients. Valued by my clients, not as a transaction manager, but as a real estate consultant that is integrated into the fabric of the organization. Much of my career was spent at CBRE leading their number one tenant representation group. In 2006 I was offered the opportunity to become an owner and manage a boutique brokerage firm, HPI Corporate Services. Despite its small size, it became one of the most successful brokerage firms in Austin including having the number 1 and 3 brokers as ranked by the ABJ in 2011. In 2014 the opportunity to become a principal and Co-managing partner for Colliers Austin with all of its resources was too much to pass up. Since opening the office in Austin it has become the fastest growing brokerage company in the city. In 2014 and 2015, I was a Colliers' Everest Award recipient. This award is bestowed upon the top 10% of all Colliers professionals in brokerage, valuation and corporate solutions across the U.S. business based on revenue production.
David Bremer has focused on tenant representation since 2000, completing over 350 transactions and establishing himself as one of the most knowledgeable and experienced brokers in the Austin market. David is recognized by past clients and landlords as one of the most service focused brokers in the industry and he takes great pride in the number of clients he now considers friends. His experience includes complex and high-value office leases, expansions and contractions, subleases, purchases and everything in between. He’s even been known to help a client move a desk when necessary.
In 2017 and 2018, he was a Colliers' Everest Award recipient. This award is bestowed upon the top 10% of all Colliers professionals in brokerage, valuation and corporate solutions across the U.S. business based on revenue production.
Prior to joining Colliers, David co-owned and operated a successful boutique tenant representation firm in Austin. David graduated from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas with a degree in finance and is happily married with two young children.
David is active in the community, acting as the charity chair for the Austin Commercial Brokers Association. He represents a handful of local charities pro-bono and donates his time whenever possible. David is also learning patience by coaching his kids’ sports teams.
Zach Ellis specializes in providing all facets of tenant representation services for corporate office users and has solely done so since beginning his commercial real estate career in 2007. Prior to joining Colliers in 2014 as Vice President, Zach established a strong reputation for success by representing his client’s best interests for seven years at a local brokerage firm. Zach’s narrow focus and longevity have enabled him to become a true expert in his field.
With more than 250 transactions under his belt in excess of $35 million, Zach has the experience and proven track record of an industry veteran. His hard work ethic, in-depth market knowledge, and keen problem solving and negotiating skills make him a trusted strategic partner for many of the exciting companies residing in Austin, TX and beyond. Zach is a member of the Global Life Sciences Practice Group within Colliers which specializes in innovative real estate solutions for the fields of Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, MedTech, and Medical Device companies.
Brian grew up in Austin watching the city landscape continuously change. Intrigued by the skyline and his many conversations with start up entrepreneurs at his college internships, he realized a career in commercial real estate would allow him to meld together his passions for a greater purpose - help entrepreneurs reach their goals.
Starting his career with Avison Young in Austin before joining Colliers in March of 2021, Brian immediately contributed to the tenant representation team. Brian has worked with a wide range of companies over the years including local startups, high-growth-phase companies, professional services firms, relocating publicly traded companies, and more. He takes great pride in the service provided to each client and hopes his genuine interest in each company's journey creates a great long-term partnership.
Ally joined Colliers in 2017 after working in the tech industry and she is now pursuing her passion in commercial real estate. Ally specializes in corporate real estate with an emphasis on tenant representation for office users. Ally has represented local, national, and international companies across all industries to help craft and implement facilities strategies that optimize efficiency, promote desired company culture, and maximize financial and legal concessions.
Clarisse graduated in the spring of 2022 from St. Edward's University in Austin with a major in Entrepreneurship and a minor in Writing. A month after graduating, Clarisse started at the Colliers Austin office in a hybrid role as a Research Associate and Junior Broker, specializing in Office Tenant Representation.