Douglas Elliman Real Estate, the third largest residential real estate brokerage company in the United States, announced today that it is growing the company’s presence in South Florida with the acquisition of Pink Palm Properties, a highly respected firm founded in Boca Raton.

Pink Palm Properties, led by Rochelle LeCavalier, has produced sales in excess of $100,000,000. Specializing in properties primarily located in the exclusive gated community of Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Boca Raton, Douglas Elliman is sure to provide Pink Palm with the expanded, reach necessary to further the firms strength in the market. Rochelle and her team will join Douglas Elliman at the Boca Raton office located at 444 East Palmetto Park Road.

“Rochelle and her respected firm have been instrumental in setting records and showcasing the esteemed Royal Palm community of Boca Raton,” said Jay Phillip Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman’s Florida brokerage. “The acquisition of Pink Palm Properties, coupled with the expertise, national and international network of Douglas Elliman, will cohesively provide the community with an elevated level of exposure, service and experience in the real estate industry.”

With more than 15 years of experience, Rochelle is known for her expertise in representing some of the most impressive clientele and properties in South Florida. Her dedication and consummate professionalism has cultivated a client list that includes industry leaders, celebrities, professional athletes and heads of state in the United States, Europe, Russia, China and the UAE. Multilingual, she has worked with clients, investors, family offices, agents and brokers around the world.

"I am honored to have been chosen by Douglas Elliman to become part of their expansion in the Boca Raton market,” said Rochelle LeCavalier, CEO and Founder of Pink Palm Properties. “Having the backing of a company that spans so many important feeder-markets nationally and an international affiliation with Knight-Frank opens endless opportunities for me and my team to deliver an elevated experience to our clients locally. The world-class resources and support that Douglas Elliman offers their agents will take our business to the next level.”

Rochelle began her real estate career in Las Vegas, Nevada, working in land development and new home sales. Holding numerous sales and performance awards, Rochelle has been recognized for many prestigious designations including Certified Investor Agent Specialist (CIAS), which is held by fewer than 1% of all Realtors, is an Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) with the Institute for Real Estate Management and Certified Luxury Home Specialist (CLHMS) and is a member of Who’s Who of Luxury Real Estate.

About Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Established in 1911, Douglas Elliman Real Estate is the largest brokerage in the New York Metropolitan area and the third largest residential real estate company nationwide. With more than 7,000 agents, the company operates approximately 113 offices in New York City, Long Island, The Hamptons, Westchester, Connecticut, New Jersey, Florida, California, Colorado and Massachusetts. Moreover, Douglas Elliman has a strategic global alliance with London-based Knight Frank Residential for business in the worldwide luxury markets spanning 60 countries and six continents. The company also controls a portfolio of real estate services including Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, Douglas Elliman Property Management and Douglas Elliman Commercial. For more information on Douglas Elliman as well as expert commentary on emerging trends in the real estate industry, please visit elliman.com.