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Charles Herder | Colliers | Houston

Charles Herder

Chairman Emeritus

Mr. Charles Herder is a principal shareholder and Chairman Emeritus of Colliers in Houston. He also has served on the Colliers International Board of Advisors, providing governance and leadership to Colliers nationwide.

Throughout his career, Mr. Herder has assisted a broad range of clients with their real estate needs. He combines an engineering background and strong skills in financial analysis with more than 35 years of experience to help his clients achieve their real estate goals. He has completed major assignments in the fields of office leasing, industrial sales/leases and investment sales. As his practice has matured, he has taken select consulting assignments and advisory roles in helping his clients plan for the future. Most recently, Mr. Herder has been involved in major investment sales involving complex structures and subtle negotiations, adding substantial value for his clients.  He enjoys the real estate profession and remains active. One of his greatest joys is to see the firm he joined when there were only four members, now eclipsing 175...the families supported by this firm, the children growing up, the new associates joining...all gives a sense of sincere satisfaction to his life.

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About Me

Mr. Charles Herder is a principal shareholder and Chairman Emeritus of Colliers in Houston. He also has served on the Colliers International Board of Advisors, providing governance and leadership to Colliers nationwide.

Throughout his career, Mr. Herder has assisted a broad range of clients with their real estate needs. He combines an engineering background and strong skills in financial analysis with more than 35 years of experience to help his clients achieve their real estate goals. He has completed major assignments in the fields of office leasing, industrial sales/leases and investment sales. As his practice has matured, he has taken select consulting assignments and advisory roles in helping his clients plan for the future. Most recently, Mr. Herder has been involved in major investment sales involving complex structures and subtle negotiations, adding substantial value for his clients.  He enjoys the real estate profession and remains active. One of his greatest joys is to see the firm he joined when there were only four members, now eclipsing 175...the families supported by this firm, the children growing up, the new associates joining...all gives a sense of sincere satisfaction to his life.

  • Tom Richardson Award Recipient, a peer directed honor based on strength of character
  • Colliers' Top 10 Producer (2000 - 2007, 2013)
  • Colliers' Titan Award (2003 - 2007, 2013 - 2014)
  • Colliers’ Million Dollar Producer Award (2004 - 2006, 2013)
  • CRE Land Heavy Hitter Houston Business Journal (2014)
  • NAIOP Industrial Broker of the Year (1995)

Property Type

Industrial, Land, Healthcare-Medical

Services

Tenant Representation, Capital Markets, Colliers Securities Colliers Securities Colliers Securities Colliers Securities C olliers Securities Colliers Securities Colliers Securities Colliers Securities C olliers Securities Colliers Securities Colliers Securities Colliers Securities C, Occupier Services

Skills

Consultancy Services, Design and Build, Financial Analysis, Healthcare, Investment Properties, Land Marketing, Land Sales, Warehouses

Specializations

Energy Group

Education

  • Real Estate Broker's License, Texas
  • MBA in Finance, The University of Texas at Austin
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University

Memberships & Involvements

  • George Foundation Board (Former Chairman)
  • Memorial Hermann Foundation Board of Trustees (Former Chairman)
  • Kinkaid Investments Foundation Board of Directors Member
  • Texas Children's Hospital West Campus Advisory Council
  • Faith in Practice (Past Board of Trustees)
  • Houston Wilderness Board of Advisors Member
  • Shepherd School of Music Governing Council
  • National Chairman of MIT Parents Fund (2008), Member
  • International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
  •  Texas A&M Development Foundation (Past Advisor)
  • United Methodist Foundation
  • Houston Marketing Network division of the Greater Houston Partnership (Past President)
  • Community Foundation Council of the Greater Houston Community Foundation
  • River Oaks Country Club Member
  • Roaring Fork Club,  Colorado
  • Colliers Energy Group Member

How I can help

Tenant Representation

Our Tenant Representation services experts will provide you with a range of services, including lease negotiation and renewal, in-depth location analysis and workplace design.

Your Colliers expert will provide you with a full complement of services and specialties, including investment sales, debt and equity placement, market research, valuation and appraisal and transaction management services.

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Colliers provides strategic commercial real estate services to drive value for occupier and tenant clients, from single properties to global portfolios.

Whether you’re looking to lease office space in an energy-dominant market, acquire new manufacturing space or develop energy-centric workforce housing, we understand the nuances facing companies that service and support the oil, gas, petrochemical, electric and coal industries.

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Featured Research

Jul 22, 2021

Q2 2021 | Houston Retail Market Report

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Jul 16, 2021

Q2 2021 | Houston Industrial Market Report

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Jul 9, 2021

Q2 2021 | Houston Office Market Report

Our office market continues to struggle to move to positive absorption in most submarkets, but there is a 6 to 12 month lag from decision to expand and actual occupancy. Our conversations with clients suggest the momentum has improved.
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Featured News

Jul 7, 2021

What is up with construction costs?

The recent surge in construction costs is a concern to anyone in the middle of or about to start a commercial or residential construction project. Increased construction activity and COVID-19 induced supply chain impacts have...
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Jun 2, 2021

Why you may not want to “hold out” for a possible higher sublease rent down the road.

In today’s market, subleases are a common strategy to relieve obligations for any type of space that is no longer used or needed. Unfortunately, in a down market, finding subtenants can be particularly challenging. Often, the focus for occupiers is on what the...
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