Al Coker and Associates is The Latest Group to Join Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Al Coker and Associates has joined Douglas Elliman Real Estate.  The nine-person team will be based out of the Elliman Dallas office and work closely with the brokerage’s marketing across Texas.

“Dallas is a key market for us and with Al and his team joining Elliman, we are setting the stage for tremendous success in Texas,” Elliman Western Region CEO Stephen Kotler says. “Al is highly regarded for his innovative sales and marketing strategies, and he and his team will be an invaluable asset for strengthening our presence across the state.”

Coker boasts more than 40 years of real estate experience.  Over the course of his career, he has had a hand in nearly $2 billion in mix-used and condominium developments across North America. He’s worked with 51 developments in Texas, Washington, California, North Carolina, and Florida, as well as other states. In 2000, founded his current group that specializes in luxury condominium and townhome developments. 

“I have admired Douglas Elliman Real Estate for many years, especially from my time on the East Coast, so I could not pass up the opportunity to join the brokerage,” Coker said. “There is an undeniable synergy between the two brands, and I could not envision a better match. Their strength in both home sales and condominium development is second to none, and I am ecstatic to be joining the Elliman family.”

Coker was born in Colombia and has lived around the world. He graduated from North Texas State University (now the University of North Texas) and also opened a skateboard shop when he was only 19. In 1981 he began his real estate career. 

Among the projects he and his team have helped develop are The Mayfair, The Drake, The House, Mercer Square, 588 Lofts, and The Terrace in Dallas; The Shore, Bridges on the Park, and Four Seasons Residences in Austin; One Montgomery Plaza in Fort Worth; Rise Lofts in Houston; Alteza and Vidorra in San Antonio; Windrose Tower in Plano; Tranquil Court in Charlotte; Residences at The Ritz-Carlton in Miami; Icon Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; and One Embarcadero in San Francisco.

“Al and his team have experience working in some of the most competitive markets with top developers across the country,” Elliman Texas CEO Jacob Sudhoff said.  “His infectious energy and enthusiasm for real estate along with his depth of knowledge will be a significant asset to Elliman.”