COLLINS COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE - Key Persons
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- Chief Strategy Officer, Unique Designs Inc
"Nick and his team took the time to understand our needs as a business and found a property that was a great fit for us in a short amount of time. Process went smoothly, his team was there to guide us through the process, answer any questions we had, always in a happy and helpful manner."
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- Chief Operating Officer at OCI Software
"Kelley Collins of Collins Commercial Real Estate delivered an exceptional level of service during OCI Software's relocation in Fall River, Massachusetts. She offered comprehensive assistance with location identification and selection, guidance regarding commercial real estate strategies, and professional consultations when building our Request for Proposal as well as during the negotiation process. As a result of her efforts, OCI Software has landed comfortably in Class A office space which met or exceeded all of our criteria in a reasonable amount of time. Without hesitation, I proudly recommend Collins Commercial Real Estate and Ms. Collins to any business embarking on the daunting task of a commercial real estate venture."
With over 35 years in commercial real estate, Kelley Collins of Collins Commercial Real Estate is the sole owner of the successful woman-owned business operating in Rhode Island and Massachusetts and a graduate of Stonehill College. While not working, Kelley loves to spend time with her family and friends especially trips to New Hampshire and being outdoors enjoying skiing, snow shoeing, kayaking, hiking, zip lining, state parks and the beach.
Collins Commercial is a trusted name with real estate professionals, business owners and investors built upon a foundation of ethics, we pride ourselves on integrity and transparency in all transactions. The business has continued to grow over the years around a philosophy of building relationships for the long term, often buying, selling and leasing for the same client over decades, not simply based on a single transaction.
Since the inception of the company, Kelley Collins has managed, sold and leased numerous properties in Southeastern Massachusetts & Rhode Island. Sales including numerous mills in Fall River and one recently in Cambridge (2019); industrial buildings ranging in size from 5,000 SF up to 172,000 SF; parcels of land both small and large including 55.39 Acres in Bridgewater (2020) and 37.9 Acres and Business in Acushnet (2020); office buildings; churches; gas stations; restaurants; and, mixed use properties as well as thousands of leases for industrial, office, retail and service-oriented businesses.
Kelley got her start as project manager for the Durfee Union Mills, a historic mill complex that consisted of over 850,000 square feet of commercial and industrial space. The property was over 80% vacant and in generally poor condition. Kelley worked with state, city and federal officials to rehabilitate the condition of the mill buildings and within a short time had filled the space with occupants. During the same time period she revitalized Fall Rivers South Main Place, a failing two story shopping mall located in downtown was quickly filled with major tenants for retail and office use.
Today, along with associate Nick King, Collins Commercial has become one of the region's top commercial real estate firms. In 2017, 2018 & 2019 Collins Commercial Real Estate was ranked in Boston's Top 20 Power Brokers by Co-Star Group based on leasing transaction volume. Kelley Collins was ranked in Boston's Top 20 individuals honors by the same group.
It has been said that the comeback of any city or region is the culmination of many people working together toward a common goal. Collins Commercial is a huge part of the formula for growth and works every day with the community in mind and customer service at heart.
The son of a home builder turned developer, Nick King grew up in the construction and real estate development world. Born in Dublin, Ireland and raised in Westport, Connecticut, Nick has been professionally involved in acquiring, developing, leasing, and selling real estate for over 20 years. His primary focus has been industrial and commercial space over the last 15 years, mainly working as a real estate investor and manager for private investors,including media mogul H.F. "Gerry" Lenfest and Andrew Tyska, owner of Bristol Marine.
Nick has been on all sides of real estate deals as a client representative, buyer, seller, landlord, tenant and property manager. Beyond holding a real estate license in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Nick is also a licensed Rhode Island contractor having developed properties in the area and is able to advise clients on zoning, land use, environmental issues and construction.
Nick graduated from the University of Rochester with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation Nick's love of the ocean led him to begin his career as a yacht designer, making many ties to the marine trades, including Bristol Marine, where he currently serves as Vice President. His other passions include all things outdoors, including enjoying as much time as possible in his wife's home country of Argentina.
"Kelley Collins is one of the most knowledgeable real estate brokers for commercial property in the SouthCoast. She is tireless in her efforts to put deals together for her customers, which she accomplishes through exceptional personal service."
"We worked with Nick King to find our new commercial location for Ronstan. He had a great way of listening and understanding our needs and then using his market knowledge to match our needs with what was available. Nick was a pleasure to work with".