Industry Leader Marc Palermo Joins Douglas Elliman Development Marketing

NEW YORK, March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, a division of Douglas Elliman Real Estate, announces that industry leader Marc Palermo has joined the company as Senior Vice President – Project Manager. With a strong background in luxury development marketing and resales, Mr. Palermo is credited with working on some of the most significant new developments and revitalizing key landmark districts across the country.

"Marc approaches every new project he takes on with a remarkable sense of context. He understands what drives neighborhoods and possesses incredible foresight. His experience, passion, and expertise will help generate business for Elliman as well as for our clients and customers. I look forward to working with him," said Susan de Franca, President & CEO, Douglas Elliman Development Marketing.

Mr. Palermo began his successful career in 1993 working alongside legendary developer Tony Goldman at Goldman Properties and spent the next twelve years revitalizing historic districts from South Beach to Center City Philadelphia to SoHo. He also oversaw sales and marketing at 101 Greene Street, the first new cast-iron building in SoHo in over a century, 109 Greene Street Condominiums, and 110 Greene Street, a mixed-use development. Additionally, he spearheaded the conversions of historic New York City buildings including 85 Pearl Street, 79 Pearl Street, and 15-17 South William Street into loft residences.

In 2004, Mr. Palermo began working with IMI Living where he was at the forefront of envisioning, marketing, and selling luxury second home developments for such noted brands as Viceroy Hotels and Residences, Auberge Resorts and Rosewood Hotels and residences.  Next, he was appointed regional director with Shvo Marketing where he oversaw sales and marketing at new developments including 20 Pine Street and the W Downtown. Most recently, Mr. Palermo worked at Warburg Realty where he flourished as a broker.

"I really admire what Susan de Franca and Elliman chairman Howard Lorber have built with their Development Marketing Division. Their expansion nationally and internationally is extremely impressive and there is no shortage of new and exciting projects in the pipeline. It's a great fit for me," said Mr. Palermo.

About Douglas Elliman Development Marketing
Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, a branch of Douglas Elliman Real Estate, offers unmatched sales and marketing expertise for properties throughout New York City, Long Island, Westchester, the Hamptons, and South Florida, California, as well as throughout the United States. The firm ranks amongst New York City's most prominent sales and marketing firms. Drawing upon decades of experience and market-specific knowledge, the Elliman team offers a multidisciplinary approach that encompasses every aspect of real estate including comprehensive in-house research, product development, marketing and sales, operations, property management, and mortgage financing. Through a strategic international partnership with Knight Frank Residential, the world's largest privately owned property consultancy, the company markets their properties to global audiences in 43 countries across six continents.

SOURCE Douglas Elliman