FirstService

FirstService Corporation is a provider of real estate-related services across North America and internationally, primarily operating through two main divisions: FirstService Residential and FirstService Brands. FirstService Residential manages thousands of residential communities, including various types of condominiums and co-operatives. FirstService Brands generates the majority of the company's revenue by offering property services to both residential and commercial clients under well-known brands such as California Closets, Paul Davis Restoration, and CertPro Painters. The company has expanded through strategic acquisitions, including commercial property brokerage firms and specialty management businesses in New Zealand and Australia. FirstService predominantly earns its revenue in the United States, reflecting its strong presence in the North American market.

John B. Friedrichsen

CFO and SVP

Jay S. Hennick

Founder and CEO

D. Scott Patterson

President and COO

38 past transactions

Paradise & Associates

Acquisition in 2017
Paradise & Associates, a medium-size company that manages a portfolio of 100 homeowners’ associations with about 7,000 urban and suburban units. Paradise was founded in 1999 by Maggie Paradise, Bob Paradise and Sandy Lattu, who are expected to continue running the day-to-day operations of the company.

Paul Davis Restoration

Acquisition in 2016
Paul Davis is a franchise organization that provides services to cleanup and repair damage to residential and commercial properties.

Century Fire Protection

Acquisition in 2016
Century Fire Protection specializes in comprehensive fire protection solutions for a diverse range of clients, including commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional sectors. The company offers services throughout the entire lifecycle of a building, including design, fabrication, installation, maintenance, repair, monitoring, and inspection. With a workforce of approximately 600 employees, Century Fire Protection operates from 12 offices across several states, including Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. The firm is dedicated to ensuring safety through quality control and pre-construction hazard evaluations tailored to individual projects.

Bruner & Rosi

Acquisition in 2016
Bruner & Rosi specializes in property management services, focusing on the operation, control, and oversight of residential property portfolios. In addition to managing properties, the company offers a range of financial services that include budget preparation, financial statement preparation, bank reconciliation, assessment billing, late notices, collection coordination, and solutions for accounts receivable and accounts payable. They also serve as a liaison for reserve studies, ensuring comprehensive support for their clients' property management and financial needs.

K.A. Diehl

Acquisition in 2016
K.A. Diehl is one of the residential property management firms in South Carolina. It operates as a community association management company that provides financial, administrative, and management services for homeowner, condominium, and resort associations.

Wilcoxon

Acquisition in 2016
Wilcoxon is a swimming pool contractor specializing in the construction and renovation of swimming pools for both residential and commercial clients in the Mid Atlantic Region of the United States. The company offers a range of services, including deck installation, tile and coping work, plastering, and general pool renovations. With a focus on quality and customer service, Wilcoxon caters to the diverse needs of its clients, ensuring that both new constructions and existing pools are maintained to high standards.

Pride Pool Service & Repairs

Acquisition in 2016
Pride Pool Service & Repairs provides swimming pool maintenance and repair services.

Curry Association Management

Acquisition in 2013
Curry Association Management provides association management to condominium, high rise, loft and home associations.

Colliers International UK - Assets

Acquisition in 2012
Colliers UK provides a full range of services to real estate users, owners, developers and investors in the UK.

Gittleman Management

Acquisition in 2011
Gittleman Management specializes in community association and residential property management services. The company delivers a range of administrative and maintenance solutions, including guidance for board and annual meetings, communication facilitation, and insurance and financial services. Additionally, Gittleman Management focuses on strategic planning and physical asset analysis, ensuring that properties are well-maintained through preventive maintenance programs. The firm also provides leadership planning and transitioning programs to enhance workflow management and operational efficiency within the communities it serves.

Simerra Property Management

Acquisition in 2011
Simerra Property Management provides residential property management services. It manages low, medium and high-rise residential properties, including residential units.

Association Management

Acquisition in 2010
Association Management offers a full range of professional residential and commercial association management services. It offers administrative, financial, and physical property services.

Grand Shores Management Group

Acquisition in 2008
Grand Shores Management Group provides property management services. The company offers association governance services; property maintenance, preventive maintenance, and cleaning services.

Planned Companies

Acquisition in 2008
Planned Companies is an integrated outsourcing services company providing real estate facility services to commercial and residentials.

Field Asset Services, Inc.

Acquisition in 2007
Assurant Field Asset Services, Inc. offers property inspections, preservation, and repair solutions to mortgage lenders, servicers, and other firms.
Premier Communities Management Company is a providers of residential property management services and consulting services. The company provides financial management services, such as bank account reconciliation, budget preparation and disbursement of funds, fee collection and delinquency reports.

The Merit Companies

Acquisition in 2007
The Merit Companies is a provider of residential property management and consulting services. The MERIT Companies currently contracts with more than 240 community associations representing over 130,000 homes through a network of nine offices.

PGP Valuation

Acquisition in 2006
PGP Valuation is one the players in the commercial property valuations industry. PGP provides comprehensive, in-depth valuation and market analysis to investors and owners of commercial real estate throughout the United States.

Service America

Acquisition in 2006
Service America providing homeowners, rental property owners, and property managers the perfect solutions to care for all of their air conditioning, plumbing, appliance installation as well as repair needs.

Handyman Connection

Acquisition in 2006
Handyman Connection provides home improvements, repairs, and remodeling services. Handyman Connection specializes in small to medium home improvements, repairs and remodeling jobs. From paint to plaster.

Cohen Financial

Acquisition in 2006
Cohen Financial is a national real estate capital services company that specializes in originating commercial real estate debt and equity transactions in the United States. The firm leverages its extensive market expertise to support clients in executing their strategic initiatives, ensuring a high-quality customer experience. With a commitment to innovation and a passion for the real estate sector, Cohen Financial aims to provide tailored solutions that meet the diverse needs of its clients.

Nevada Title Company

Acquisition in 2004
Nevada is a residential property management company.

CMN International

Acquisition in 2004
CMN International real estate services company that provides a full range of services to commercial real estate users, owners and investors worldwide. These services include brokerage, property management, hotel investment sales and consulting, corporate services, valuation, consulting and appraisal, and research.

Wolin-Levin

Acquisition in 2004
Wolin-Levin is a residential property management company. The company includes maintenance, insurance, financial, and general administration services.

Resolve

Acquisition in 2004
Resolve provides business process outsourcing and marketing support services. It offers financial services, including credit card portfolio management, loan administration, claims processing, and administrative solutions.

Vista Properties

Acquisition in 2004
Vista Properties is the provider of residential property management and real estate brokerage services.

Wellington Management Services

Acquisition in 2004
Wellington Management Services provides property management and real estate brokerage services. Its services include management, janitorial, violation enforcement, accounting and financial.

Pillar to Post

Acquisition in 2003
Pillar to Post is the home inspection company. It provides services in the areas of structure and foundation; electrical systems; plumbing systems; roofs and attics; basements and crawl spaces; gutters and drainage; walls, floors, and ceilings; porches and decks; and property and site inspection.

Floor Coverings International

Acquisition in 2003
Our expert staff is ready to help you every step of the way. From design, to consultation on products and budget, through to installation, let the professionals at Floor Coverings International help you beautify your home swiftly and within your budget

Herbert A. Watts

Acquisition in 2001
Herbert A. Watts provides fulfillment, direct marketing, sales promotion, and customer relationship management services.

Dickinson Management

Acquisition in 2001
Dickinson Management is a full service residential property management operation service. Its services includes landscape and irrigation design and installation, property accounting and real estate brokerage.

Century Security

Acquisition in 2001
Century Security is a privately held company which provides security services to the health care industry.

Security Services and Technologies

Acquisition in 2000
Security Services and Technologies is a a provider of electronic security systems and integration services to larger corporations government agencies.

Argold Management - Residential Property Management Operations

Acquisition in 2000
Residential Property Management Operations that provides property management services.

Poolman

Acquisition in 2000
Poolman is a privately held company and provides swimming pool management and service.

Edge Security Technologies

Acquisition in 1999
Edge Security Technologies is a provider of security systems to large corporations and government agencies, provides Intercon with a significant beach head in the New York.

American Pool Enterprises

Acquisition in 1999
American Pool Enterprises provides pool services for residentials and commercials. The company has grown to be the commercial swimming pool management, maintenance, construction and recreational facility management operation in the United States.

California Closets

Acquisition in 1998
California Closets is a home decor company based in Richmond, California, specializing in the design and installation of custom storage systems. The company offers a wide range of solutions for various spaces, including bedrooms, garages, workspaces, living areas, pantries, laundry rooms, entryways, and wine bars, as well as linen closets and walk-in closets. In addition to its storage solutions, California Closets provides consultancy services for room decoration, helping clients maximize their space and create organized environments tailored to their needs.
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