Paige Michaelis has joined Douglas Elliman’s St. Petersburg office, bringing more than a decade of residential real estate experience to the Florida brokerage. Her move from Engel & Völkers comes as Douglas Elliman seeks to strengthen its West Coast footprint, with Michaelis focusing on the city’s downtown condominium market.
Key takeaways
- Michaelis joins Douglas Elliman’s St. Petersburg office from Engel & Völkers.
- Her focus will include downtown St. Petersburg condominiums.
- She brings experience in residential, commercial and investment real estate.
- The appointment supports Douglas Elliman’s expansion on Florida’s West Coast.
The move gives Douglas Elliman an agent with experience spanning several areas of the property industry. The brokerage said Michaelis has worked in residential real estate for more than 10 years and also has a background in corporate America, commercial real estate and investment properties.
A focus on downtown St. Petersburg
In her new role, Michaelis will work to expand her business in St. Petersburg’s downtown condominium market. The area has become an important part of the city’s residential real estate landscape, making local expertise and market knowledge central to the brokerage’s growth strategy.
Michaelis said Douglas Elliman’s reputation in luxury properties and new construction was a major attraction. She also pointed to the company’s activity on Florida’s East Coast as an indication of the potential for growth on the West Coast.
Expanding Douglas Elliman’s West Coast reach
Michaelis’ appointment is part of Douglas Elliman’s broader effort to build its presence beyond South Florida and establish a stronger position along Florida’s Gulf Coast. The St. Petersburg office provides the company with a base in a market known for downtown housing, waterfront communities and condominium development.
Her arrival also aligns her personal brand with a brokerage seeking to extend its luxury and new-construction profile across the state. The partnership could give Michaelis a platform to serve buyers and sellers in a competitive and evolving local market.
Community involvement beyond real estate
Michaelis’ professional work is complemented by civic and charitable involvement. She is a mother of two young adults, volunteers as a guardian ad litem for foster children and serves on the board of the Crescent Lake Neighborhood Association.
Those roles connect her to local community issues and neighborhood activity—relationships that can be valuable for an agent developing a long-term presence in St. Petersburg. Her combination of market experience and community engagement will shape her work at Douglas Elliman as the brokerage continues its Florida expansion.
- Paige Michaelis joins Douglas Elliman’s St. Petersburg office, South Florida Agent Magazine.