Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina

Serving as a Shareholder of the company, my specific areas of brokerage expertise include landlord/seller and tenant/buyer representation for land, retail and investment properties. I also have significant experience advising and consulting with financial institutions on troubled assets and OREO.

The most rewarding part of my job is identifying either a problem and solving it or recognizing an opportunity and capitalizing on it. This is a strength that translates into real estate solutions for my clients that not only accomplish the goal set forth, but also exceed their expectations and set a path for continuous business growth. I am very straightforward in my approach to real estate and interacting with clients, always handling a deal for the client’s wants and best interests first and foremost. 

I specialize in retail brokerage, which includes the representation of owners, buyers and tenants in purchasing and leasing retail space. I have extensive experience with commercial real estate, financing and redevelopment, as well as banking and marketing, which are invaluable to retail clients. I am an analytical creative thinker who thrives in situations that require innovation. My goal is to build long-term client relationships that are built on trust and ingenuity.

The most rewarding part of my job is being able to find and complete a deal that benefits a client as well as the community. Being from Greenville, I have a deep connection to the area and am very passionate about helping it grow even more. Because so much of our work as Colliers brokers relies on collaboration and teamwork, we can bounce ideas off one another and make sure that nothing is overlooked. This is something that differentiates Colliers from other firms and a major reason I enjoy the work.

As a Brokerage Associate for Colliers International | South Carolina’s office in Greenville, I specialize in retail brokerage, which includes the representation of owners, buyers and tenants in the purchase and leasing of retail space. I am a member of the Retail Services Group, a select group of Colliers Brokerage Associates focused on retail brokerage. I have extensive experience with commercial real estate, specifically in retail leasing and offer development representation for clients and strong leasing support in the retail market. I bring experience, knowledge and a fresh look to retail brokerage that generate positive results for my clients.

The most rewarding part of my job is walking down the street and seeing a retail space that I helped a business get into. Helping a client realize their potential and then exceeding their expectations motivates me every day. My goal is to build long-lasting business relationships with clients based in honesty and hard work. Colliers’ team-based approach to deals is also very beneficial to clients because we can put two or more minds on every deal that we are involved in. We make it our job to put the entire office at the disposal of our clients.

As a Senior Brokerage Associate in the Greenville, SC office, I specialize in office leasing and sales. My primary responsibility is to represent local ownership entities, private equity groups and national REITS on their real estate portfolio in the Greenville-Spartanburg market, also known as the Upstate. Working through acquisitions, repositioning, leasing and disposition, our team delivers innovative solutions to both landlord and tenants alike.

My strength is providing creative solutions to our firm’s clients, including landlords, tenants and investors by incorporating local expertise while leveraging the Colliers platform. Bringing value to every transaction is my goal, and I can accomplish this goal through creativity and a strategic approach.

As a Senior Brokerage Associate in the Greenville, SC office, I specialize in office leasing and sales, as well as tenant representation. My primary responsibility is to represent local ownership entities, private equity groups, and national REITS on their real estate portfolios in the Upstate. Working through acquisitions, repositioning, leasing, and disposition, our team delivers comprehensive leasing strategies and innovative solutions to landlord clients. Utilizing a marketing background, I am able to think creatively and provide effective solutions for rebranding and repositioning assets in our portfolio, maximizing the potential of each property and positioning clients for success. Our innovative property marketing, financial analyses and thoughtful comprehensive leasing strategies are best in class.

My team is responsible for the leasing of over 1,500,000 square feet of office properties in the market. 

Since 2015, my team has completed more than $220,000,000 in transactional volume.

As a Brokerage Associate in the Greenville office, I specialize in office leasing and sales, working on the office brokerage team alongside Brantley Anderson and Taylor Allen. My banking background provides a unique perspective to my team and our clients, who consist of local ownership entities, regional and national REITs and private equity entities.

The most rewarding part of my job is forming long-standing relationships with clients that don’t end after a transaction is complete. Our team’s dedication to helping our clients achieve their business goals creates meaningful relationships and repeat business.

As a Vice President of Colliers International in the Spartanburg office, Garrett Scott specializes in leasing, sales and development advisory services for industrial properties across the Greenville-Spartanburg market.

Along with his experience in both brokerage and development, Scott works with teammates and industrial professionals John Montgomery and Brockton Hall to provide clients a unique perspective for their real estate decisions.

Scott’s focus is not just on the transaction, nor on how real estate can save a client money, but how it can make them money by capitalizing on the operational advantages which a building and location can offer. This provides a clearer path to what is truly important in a locational decision.

With experience in both brokerage and development with a proven track record of providing innovative solutions to meet corporate objectives, Scott offers an advantage that clients seek out.

John Montgomery is a Vice President of Colliers International in the Spartanburg office. With his breadth of experience in master-planned communities, retail, residential, commercial and industrial development projects, along with teammates Garrett Scott and Brockton Hall, he guides clients through the development process from inception through lease-up. This team does so successfully not only in the Upstate of South Carolina, but across the Southeast as well.

Brockton Hall is a Senior Brokerage Associate with Colliers International in the Greenville and Spartanburg offices. He is a member of the Upstate industrial team along with long-time real estate professionals, Garrett Scott and John Montgomery. This team specializes in the needs of industrial landlords and occupiers throughout the Southeast. 

Hall comes from a commercial construction background with years of experience in the commercial sector working on projects including K-12, office and institutional. He also has significant renovation and retrofitting experience. His construction background allows him to assist occupiers with their building specifications and advise them during the build-to-suit and new construction process. For developers and investors, he is well-equipped to advise on construction-related issues involved in tenant upfits, value-add projects and new development.

I specialize in flex office and industrial brokerage at Colliers International’s Greenville, SC office. I have many years of experience in the industrial business world and understand the demands that businesses experience regarding real estate. I strive to make the process as smooth as I can for my clients and offer them empathy and knowledge for getting the best space for their needs. I am inspired and motivated by the beauty of business growth. Seeing a company start from a small garage startup and grow into a powerful industry leader is exciting, and I am proud to be able to play a part in helping clients get started in a building of their own.