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Douglas Elliman Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Duplex Palm Beach Office In Royal Poinciana Plaza

L to R: Scott Durkin, Douglas Elliman President & COO, Gus Rubio, COO of Douglas Elliman Florida Brokerage, Don Langon, Managing Broker of Douglas Elliman Palm Beach, Dottie Herman, CEO of Douglas Elliman, Howard M. Lorber, Executive Chairman and Jay Phillip Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman Florida Brokerage.

Douglas Elliman continues to expand its presence in South Florida and the Palm Beach market with the opening of a new office in Palm Beach’s Royal Poinciana Plaza located at 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Suite M302. The two-story, 3,539 SF location houses the firm’s 125 Palm Beach agents along with additional office space for new recruits and marketing operations.

The firm marked the occasion, its continued growth to more than 1,100 agents and 22 offices throughout Florida and continued expansion into new regions, with a grand opening celebration on November 14th hosted by Douglas Elliman’s Executive Chairman, Howard M. Lorber, Chief Executive Officer, Dottie Herman, President and COO, Scott Durkin, Chief Executive Officer of Florida Brokerage, Jay Phillip Parker, COO of Florida Brokerage, Gus Rubio and Managing Broker of Palm Beach, Jupiter and Wellington, Don Langdon. 

“We are extremely proud of our Palm Beach agents and the tremendous success they continue to achieve in one of the most exclusive markets in the world,” said Jay Phillip Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman, Florida, “We are excited to see our current agents and future prospects utilize this expansive new space, offering state-of-the-art technology and tools for real estate associates in the renowned Royal Poinciana Plaza.”

The Royal Poinciana Plaza office will be led by Managing Broker, Don Langdon, who spearheaded the previous Palm Beach location, and will showcase developments in the area along with a portfolio of properties for sale throughout Florida.

“I am honored to work alongside some of the most successful agents who are known nationally for their record breaking accomplishments,” said Don Langdon, Managing Broker of Douglas Elliman’s Palm Beach, Wellington and Jupiter offices. “The new space, coupled with the most advanced tools, technology, marketing and public relations offered to our talented agents, allows them to better service our clients and continuously prosper. I’m extremely proud of this team and look forward to contributing to the further growth of the Florida brokerage.”  

The new office setting features fine art photography by the famed Gray Malin, who recently released a series of photographs influenced by the old-world glamour of Palm Beach including a print of the $110 million record breaking sale of La Follia, represented by Palm Beach agents, Ashley McIntosh, Gary Pohrer, Lisa Wilkonson, Cara McClure and Adam McPherson. Unique wood paneled ceilings are seen throughout the expansive floor plan with an array of private offices and two conference rooms featuring dHive glass, known for creating professional private environments that offer seamless accessibility to open work spaces where professionals can collaborate in a communal setting.

“We are excited to celebrate the reopening of Douglas Elliman in their new location at the plaza. The Royal Poinciana Plaza is home to an eclectic mix of world-class tenants, from food and fashion to specialty services and beyond, said Lilly Leas Ferreira, General Manager of The Royal Poinciana Plaza.  "Whether someone is shopping for a new dress or a new house, tenants like Douglas Elliman help us offer our guests endless opportunities to experience the Palm Beach lifestyle.”