Colliers International Continues To Grow Valuation & Advisory Services

SEATTLE, June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Colliers International today announced the appointment of industry veteran Jim Murrett, MAI, SRA, as Regional Managing Director, Northeast for the Valuation & Advisory Services team in the Americas. In his new role, Murrett will provide leadership for recruiting and business development in the northeast region, while continuing his current leadership of the team's standards, quality enhancement and risk management functions.

"We are pleased that Jim is taking on a new role in our Valuation & Advisory Services group," said Ed Alegre, MAI, MRICS, President | Valuation & Advisory Services | USA.  "With his help, the group will continue to grow as we execute our vision to be the most trusted and experienced advisors to our clients."

Murrett was most recently director of Appraisal Standards and Quality Enhancement for Colliers International. Previously, Murrett worked in the banking sector, last serving as chief appraiser for Bank of America. An active member of the Appraisal Institute, Murrett currently serves on the National Board of Directors as the Chair of Region IV, and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Upstate New York Chapter.

"I am excited to develop my career with Colliers International in a new capacity," said Murrett. "Our team is proud to provide our clients with the highest quality service and we will continue to do so."

Colliers International Valuation & Advisory Services are designed to deliver insight into a property's fundamentals, its competitors, and the overall market dynamics affecting current and future value. Colliers appraisers believe that valuation can be a strategic asset for lenders, investors and owners, provided that reporting is clear, prompt and addresses the big picture. With its unique and expanding platform, Colliers continues to attract the valuation industry's leading professionals and provide a full range of expertise across all commercial property types.

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