Seasoned real estate expert brings management leadership to Florida brokerage in Fort Lauderdale
Douglas Elliman announces today the addition of Cheri- Lynn Diamond as Managing Broker of the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office located at 450 East Las Olas Boulevard. With more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, Diamond has extensive knowledge specifically in overseeing training operations for diverse organizations with successful growth rates.
In this position, Diamond will lead the development in Fort Lauderdale of the real estate associates sales team, manage the recruitment of new talent, and establish business development milestones. As the company continues to attract the industry’s top talent and build its presence throughout Florida, She will be focusing on educating and influencing associates on providing the highest level of customer service.
“Cheri-Lynn is a phenomenal addition to the Elliman team and her enthusiasm, professionalism and leadership will greatly unscore our presence across Florida,” said Jay Phillip Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman’s Florida brokerage. “We look forward to welcoming her successful track record of executing business development and expansion plans while growing our presence in the Fort Lauderdale market.”
Prior to joining Douglas Elliman, Diamond lead the transition of Weichert Realtors Best Beach Real Estate in Sunny Isles and spearheaded the brokerage to becoming a top office in the franchise under her management, after the first year of the acquisition, the company’s GCI was tripled and by 2015 it had increased by 130%. Throughout her tenure at Weichert Realtors Best Beach Real Estate, Diamond grew the number of agents from 20 to 109, was awarded the national recruiting contest at the brokerage and created training and coaching programs to enhance production.
“Douglas Elliman is an industry leader and I am honored to join this dominant powerhouse,” said Cheri- Lynn. “Fort Lauderdale has quickly become a destination for luxury living and I look forward to continuing the growth of the market and surrounding areas with the best in the business.”
Diamond also served as Vice President for Gold Coast Schools, where she managed 90+ instructors, career counselors, facility managers, and other professional staff across 5 locations. She is certified Real Estate Broker and Instructor, State of Florida as well as a Distinguished Real Estate Instructor and serves as a member of the National Association of Realtors, Florida Association of Realtors and Real Estate Educators Association.
