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Note 1 - Description of the Business (Details Textual) | Dec. 31, 2018
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Number of Countries in which Entity Operates | 35
Number of Geographic Regions in which Entity Operates | 4
Colliers and Its Affiliates and Franchisees [Member] |
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates | 68

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