Colliers welcomes Crystal Baker as Transaction and Brokerage Coordinator in Columbia

May 12, 2025

Colliers | South Carolina announced Crystal Baker has rejoined its team as the Transaction and Brokerage Coordinator in the firm’s Columbia office.

As Transaction and Brokerage Coordinator, Baker works closely with commercial real estate brokers to streamline daily operations and enhance platform efficiency. She assists in all aspects of the transaction process, including the preparation of representation agreements, listing agreements, and sale and leasing contracts.

“Crystal brings a strong foundation of industry knowledge. She was a highly valued member of our team for 18 years, and we’re thrilled to welcome her back,” said Craig Waites, Columbia Market President for Colliers | South Carolina.

Baker originally joined Colliers in 2005, first working as a listing and lease administrator before moving to the research department in 2017 for five years.

Baker earned the Commercial Property Research Certification (CPRC) from Colliers University in 2019, demonstrating advanced expertise in commercial real estate research and complex analytical tools. Also, she completed the Colliers Mentorship Program in 2017 and was honored with the Colliers | South Carolina President’s Award in 2012, recognizing team members who excelled in their roles and made a meaningful impact on others.

 

About Colliers

Colliers | South Carolina is the largest full-service commercial real estate firm in South Carolina with 66 licensed 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 26 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 annual revenues exceeding $4.8 billion, a team of 23,000 professionals and $99 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.