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Note 1 - Description of the Business | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
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FirstService Corporation (the “Company”) is a provider of real estate-related services to the commercial, institutional and residential markets in North America and various countries around the world. The Company’s operations are conducted in three segments: Commercial Real Estate Services (“CRE”), Residential Real Estate Services (“RRE”) and Property Services. The Company operates as Colliers International within CRE; FirstService Residential and American Pool Enterprises within RRE; and Paul Davis, Certa Pro Painters, California Closets and several other franchise brands within Property Services.

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