Colliers South Carolina strengthens Charleston presence with addition of prominent local brokerage team

Colliers South Carolina, an affiliate of Colliers, has announced a significant expansion of its statewide operations through the addition of a team of commercial real estate professionals formerly with Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC. The market-leading commercial real estate firm has a longstanding presence in the region. This expansion solidifies Colliers as the largest commercial real estate service provider in South Carolina with more than 225 professionals, 31 million square feet under management, more than $1.3 billion in construction projects under management through its partner project management company, LCK, and an annual transactional volume exceeding $1.5 billion.

The acquisition adds a team with shared values, deep local expertise and a commitment to long-term client success. Operating under the Colliers brand, the expanded organization will support continued growth while preserving the strong local market presence and trusted relationships that the team has built over the past decades.

“This is a defining moment for our firm,” said David Feild, President and CEO of Colliers South Carolina. “This addition meaningfully advances our vision to build the most capable, client-focused commercial real estate platform in the state, and we look forward to achieving this mission together.”

“Over the past 26 years, we’ve built something we’re incredibly proud of, a firm that puts clients first and invests in its people and community,” said Bob Nuttall, a founding principal of the Charleston team. “Joining forces with Colliers allows us to build on that foundation and amplify it across South Carolina. Our clients will continue working with the same trusted team, now supported by expanded resources and statewide expertise. This is the next chapter in our story, and we couldn’t be more optimistic about where we’re headed together.”

Founded in 1999 as Anchor Commercial, Bob Nuttall, Milton Thomas and Reid Davis built a reputation for excellence grounded in local expertise, strong relationships and a people-first culture. Nuttall, Thomas and Davis will remain actively involved with the business in Managing Director roles, ensuring continuity in leadership and the preservation of valuable local relationships.

Effective immediately, the team of 50 real estate professionals will transition into corresponding roles at Colliers South Carolina, ensuring seamless continuity of service for all clients. Charleston clients will continue working with the same local professionals while gaining access to expanded resources, specialized expertise in capital markets, valuation and advisory, mortgage services, development advisory, corporate solutions and project management services through Colliers’ project management partner, LCK.

Colliers has appointed Wade Allen as Broker-in-Charge and Market President, overseeing Charleston operations. A four-decade veteran of the commercial real estate industry, Allen brings extensive experience across corporate and service-provider environments. His background in brokerage, development, facility management and multiple asset classes positions him to lead the combined Charleston team forward while preserving the client relationships and market expertise that have long defined both firms.

“This transaction represents an opportunity to position ourselves strategically for both immediate impact and long-term growth,” said Allen. “By bringing together our Charleston-based expertise with Colliers’ established leadership in Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg, we’re creating something truly exceptional, a firm with genuine statewide market dominance and the resources to serve our clients at the highest level.”

About Colliers

Colliers | South Carolina is the largest full-service commercial real estate firm in South Carolina with 225 real estate professionals covering the state with locations in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg. Colliers is an Accredited Management Organization (AMO) through the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and is the largest manager of commercial real estate properties in South Carolina with a portfolio of over 31 million square feet of office, industrial, retail and healthcare properties. Colliers’ staff hold the most professional designations of any firm in South Carolina. Colliers | South Carolina’s partner, LCK, provides project management services for new facilities and renovations across South Carolina.

Colliers is a global diversified professional services and investment management company. Operating through three industry-leading platforms – Real Estate Services, Engineering and Investment Management – we have a proven business model, an enterprising culture and a unique partnership philosophy that drives growth and value creation. With $5.5 billion in annual revenues, a team of 24,000 professionals, and $108 billion in assets under management, Colliers remains committed to accelerating the success of our clients, investors, and people worldwide. Learn more at corporate.colliers.com, X @Colliers or LinkedIn.