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Jay ODonnell | Colliers | Charlottesville

Jay ODonnell

Senior Vice President

Jay O'Donnell is a Senior Vice President in the firm's Charlottesville, VA office. As a platform leader of the Colliers Retail Investment Property Group, Jay is an expert in advising private and institutional investors in the disposition and acquisition of retail assets throughout the mid-atlantic. Along with partner, Jeff Fritz, the team has sold over $400mm in assets over the last five years. Jay also performs occupier and agency services as well as user and investment sales in Charlottesville and central Virginia.

His previous position was with CBRE in their Washington, DC office where Jay was responsible for over 1 million square feet of existing inventory as well as product under development in the district, suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia. His responsibilities included tenant generation and prospecting, business development, multiple market analysis, landlord services and lease and sale negotiations before focusing on capital markets and joining the CBRE Mid-Atlantic Investment Team.  

Prior to his career in commercial real estate, Jay worked for a sports production firm in Winchester, VA. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Economics and enjoys being back in Charlottesville where he is an active member of the community.

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About Me

Jay O'Donnell is a Senior Vice President in the firm's Charlottesville, VA office. As a platform leader of the Colliers Retail Investment Property Group, Jay is an expert in advising private and institutional investors in the disposition and acquisition of retail assets throughout the mid-atlantic. Along with partner, Jeff Fritz, the team has sold over $400mm in assets over the last five years. Jay also performs occupier and agency services as well as user and investment sales in Charlottesville and central Virginia.

His previous position was with CBRE in their Washington, DC office where Jay was responsible for over 1 million square feet of existing inventory as well as product under development in the district, suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia. His responsibilities included tenant generation and prospecting, business development, multiple market analysis, landlord services and lease and sale negotiations before focusing on capital markets and joining the CBRE Mid-Atlantic Investment Team.  

Prior to his career in commercial real estate, Jay worked for a sports production firm in Winchester, VA. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Economics and enjoys being back in Charlottesville where he is an active member of the community.

  • Colliers | Charlottesville - Top Producer, 2018, 2020
  • Colliers | Charlottesville - Community Service Award, 2018

Property Type

Retail

Services

Capital Markets

Skills

Institutional Capital Markets, Investment Properties

  • Brixmor Property Group
  • PGIM  (Prudential)
  • Armada Hoffler Properties
  • Slate Asset Management
  • Phillips Edison & Company
  • Bank of America, NA
  • S.J. Collins
  • Ziff Properties
  • Kimco Realty
  • Kodiak Properties
  • WHLR
  • Venture Realty Group
  • STRS Ohio
  • Invesco
  • Harbor Group International

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Virginia

Memberships & Involvements

  • Charlottesville Economic Development Association, Board Member
  • International Council of Shopping Centers, Member
  • Urban Land Institute (ULI) Charlottesville, VA Chapter, Committee Member
  • Golden Living Healthcare Community, Volunteer

How I can help

Capital Markets

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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