Julie Palmer-Nicholson joins as Principal and Director of Real Estate Management for Florida

Boca Raton, FL – Global real estate advisor Avison Young has hired Julie Palmer-Nicholson as Principal and Director of Real Estate Management Services (REMS) for the Florida market. Palmer-Nicholson will be responsible for the strategic direction of the REMS platform including enhancing the property management teams’ performance by leveraging Avison Young’s technology services and implementing best practices in operational and tenant services to deliver tailored solutions for clients.

“Julie’s leadership and proven expertise in Florida’s real estate market will make her a tremendous asset to our expanding Avison Young REMS team,” said Randel Waites, Principal and Executive Managing Director of U.S. Real Estate Management Services. “Her leadership consistently results in operational excellence, high client satisfaction and asset value growth which are key pillars to our property management platform.”

“Adding Julie to our team underscores Avison Young’s commitment to recruiting and retaining top local talent to provide our clients with best-in-class service across all lines of business, said Lisa Jesmer, Principal and Florida Market Leader. “Her ability to energize teams, solve complex challenges and deliver measurable results has made her a trusted leader in the commercial real estate industry.”

With more than 30 years of experience in commercial property and construction management, Palmer-Nicholson has built a distinguished career managing Trophy and Class A properties across Florida. Prior to joining Avison Young, she served in leadership roles at Vanderbilt Office Properties where she managed Class A assets. She has also held leadership roles at Crocker Partners, Franklin Street and CBRE in various markets across Florida where she was instrumental in executing millions of dollars in property upgrades and enhancing service protocols.

“I’m thrilled to join Avison Young and continue to expand the firm’s strong Florida REMS team,” said Palmer-Nicholson. “Avison Young’s client-centric approach and commitment to delivering high-caliber, seamless support across service lines solidified my confidence in this being the right next step in my career.”