Home on the Range: Douglas Elliman Launches Farm and Ranch Division

With the boom in land sales over the past two years, driven by a nationwide trend of buyers looking for second and third homes outside of urban centers, Douglas Elliman Realty has launched a new division to meet this growing demand. Elliman Farm and Ranch will provide highly specialized service to clients and customers seeking to buy or sell land, farm and ranch properties. Comprising seasoned agents in Texas, Colorado, California, New York, Florida and Massachusetts, the new division will offer custom marketing plans, tailored listing strategies, exclusive market insights and access to some of the most exceptional farms and ranches in the country. “The launch of Farm and Ranch marks an exciting new chapter at Douglas Elliman Realty,” said Howard M. Lorber, Executive Chairman of Douglas Elliman. “We are constantly looking for meaningful ways to evolve in the ever-changing real estate market, and we believe this will better equip us to meet the needs of our clientele.” 3585 & 3549 & 3531 Olde Hampton Drive, Wellington, Fla. 6 West Pond Dr, Bridgehampton, NY. 421 S Road, Chilmark, Mass. 16 Allen Farm Road, Chilmark, Mass. 6700 Sandy Hill Road, Brenham, Tex. 1270 CR 240, Glenwood Springs, Colo. 2561 Frying Pan Road, Basalt, Colo. There has been tremendous growth in the farm and ranch sector due to increased migration from urban centers to rural areas—a trend notably reflected in the popularity of Yellowstone , 1883 and other romantic depictions of life on the range. According to data from Elliman partner Knight Frank, 33% of all farmland deals in 2021 were lifestyle purchases. The company created its new division to address the particular requirements of this booming real estate sector. “Given the challenges of the past two years, many of our buyers are looking for more than just a second home—they want the sense of freedom and a deeper connection with the land that farm and ranch properties offer,” said Scott Durkin, CEO of Douglas Elliman Realty. “Drawing on our experience with equestrian properties , we created Elliman Farm and Ranch to serve a growing clientele for whom luxury is having room to range and sweeping vistas to enjoy majestic sunsets. We are thrilled to launch in Texas, and we invite agents from around the country who specialize in farm and ranch opportunities to join us.” The firm’s current farm and ranch listings include 1270 CR 240 in Glenwood Springs, Colo., for $38,647,000, 3585, 3549, and 3531 Olde Hampton Drive  in Wellington, Fla., for $35,000,000, 6 West Pond Drive in Bridgehampton, NY, for $16,000,000, 2561 Frying Pan Road in Basalt, Colo., for $15,950,000, 421 South Road  and 16 Allen Farm Road in Chilmark, Mass., each available to rent for $10,000 a month, 6700 Sandy Hill Road  in Brenham, Tex., for $1,995,000, and more. Explore Douglas Elliman’s farm and ranch properties.