Luxury Home Specialist ED TAAFFE

Residential Real Estate

Ed Taaffe

With over 25 years of sales and contract negotiations experience, including roles as a mortgage lender, certified real estate appraiser, and CEO/Owner of a successful medical recruitment company, I bring a wealth of expertise to help you navigate the luxury home market.As a father of seven, I understand the importance of finding the perfect home that meets your family's needs and desires. My comm... Read More

Client Testimonials

"Ed did a great job helping with our home purchase, going so far as to cut short a vacation to meet us at the home the same day we called him. We also used Ed to sell our condo. His hard work, persist... read more"

Dean Koester

"Ed does his homework and knows his market. I had a difficult loan process. Don't ever use Bank of America. He hung in there with me until we got it closed with another lender lower cost in 15 days. ... read more"

Doug Hewitt

"We would highly recommend Ed for your next home buying experience. Ed is highly responsive to any questions you may have throughout the process. He consistently works alongside you, ensuring that yo... read more"

John Laubach

"I cannot say enough positive things about Ed. He was our buyer's agent over a year ago when we purchased a SFH. He listed our snowbird condo earlier this year. We first met Ed at an open house of... read more"

Melanie H.

"Working with Ed was a fantastic experience! He is incredibly efficient and prepared - I went from viewing my first property to having an offer accepted in just five days. He had a great selection of... read more"

Travis Prol

"Ed got the house sold!"

Robert Kirchner

"We were fortunate enough to have Ed list our condo on Anna Maria Island. It was a very tricky transaction with a number of complicated roadblocks. Fortunately, he was both the agent for the buye... read more"

Becky Luders

"Ed was fantastic to work with. Very knowledgeable about the market and the ins and outs of getting to a deal and to closing. He is very easy to work with and is always reachable and very responsive."

Jeffrey Prol

"Working with Ed made the decision easier and smooth. He listened to want we wanted and made the transaction smooth"

Tamra Y

"Ed is wonderful to work with. Friendly, responsive, respectful, and great at communicating. I highly recommend Ed for your real estate needs!"

Robin Osik

"I would recommend Ed as a realtor. In a tough market he held open houses even when nobody showed up on multiple occasions, and he attempted to be creative with marketing strategies."

Ed Gillig

"We were currently renting and looking for a home to buy in Sarasota. Ed Taaffe, our realtor, was awesome! He listened to exactly what we were looking for and showed us many wonderful homes with our... read more"

Patty Rubino

"I have had the pleasure of working alongside Ed Taaffe as a lender, and I can confidently say that he is an exceptional realtor and an invaluable asset to our community. Ed's dedication to his client... read more"

Michael Perel

"As a loan officer , I've had the privilege of working closely with Ed Taaffe on numerous transactions, and I can confidently say he is one of the most dedicated and professional realtors I'... read more"

Steven Robertson

"Working with ED was an absolutely amazing experience from the very beginning, he demonstrated exceptional knowledge, professionalism, and dedication. If your looking for a real estate agent who ... read more"

Mariena Evans

"Ed's expertise was invaluable in helping me with the purchase of my home. Not only does he know every corner to negotiate, he also has the patience of a saint. There are so many hurdles to jump wh... read more"

Nancy Nau Sullivan

"Three words come to mind when thinking about Ed and his services: Relentless, Considerate, and Flexible.

Relentless: If you're wanting to get your place sold quickly despite this challe... read more"

Bob & Mary Reynolds

"I highly recommend Ed Taaffe when you need the BEST REALTOR to work with in Florida. He's personable, patient, has expertise in a wide range of real estate related matters from local & state... read more"

Jonn & Tatyana Salvadore

FEATURED LISTING 11149 PRICE LANE | MYAKKA CITY $2,089,500 | 3 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2,965 sqft

Under Construction. Timeless architectural design with luxurious, livable spaces. From the moment you enter, the grand foyer and elegant great room set the tone for this home. The open kitchen is a ch...

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,965 sqft
0.50 ac
2025 Built
A4650761 MLS#

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FEATURED LISTING 7320 BARCLAY COURT | UNIVERSITY PARK $4,499,000 | 4 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 7,579 sqft

Inside the gates of University Park Country Club in the coveted enclave of Knightsbridge, this notable residence pairs timeless architecture with thoughtful modern UPDATES. Set on 3/4 acre and the lar...

4 Beds
5.5 Baths
7,579 sqft
0.73 ac
2007 Built
A4665937 MLS#

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FEATURED LISTING 246 GLADIOLUS STREET | ANNA MARIA $1,999,000 | 3 Beds | 3 Baths | 1,979 sqft

Kick off your shoes and come enjoy this Island home with a truly Anna Maria feel. This is a relaxing and spacious mini-estate comprising a 2 bedroom, 2 bath main house and a 1 bedroom/1 bath guest cot...

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,979 sqft
0.20 ac
2014 Built
A4686725 MLS#

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FEATURED LISTING 319 TARPON STREET | ANNA MARIA $7,195,000 | 5 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 3,484 sqft

New construction waterfront estate offering over 7,000 square feet of stunning indoor-outdoor living, delivered fully turnkey furnished. Positioned on a quiet dead-end street, this 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath...

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
3,484 sqft
0.19 ac
2026 Built
A4684329 MLS#

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FEATURED LISTING 332 HARBOUR SOUND COURT | BRADENTON $4,495,000 | 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 3,384 sqft

RARE LUXURY WATERFRONT OPPORTUNITY IN HARBOUR ISLE! Enjoy unobstructed, panoramic views of Anna Maria Island and Tampa Bay from this recently completed (2024) luxury waterfront home. Perfectly positio...

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,384 sqft
0.73 ac
2024 Built
A4686408 MLS#

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FEATURED LISTING 203 BAY DRIVE N | BRADENTON BEACH $5,395,000 | 8 Beds | 8.5 Baths | 3,582 sqft

A rare opportunity to own one of the most impressive bayfront estates on Anna Maria Island, where panoramic water views, refined coastal architecture, and island living come together in a truly unforg...

8 Beds
8.5 Baths
3,582 sqft
0.15 ac
2022 Built
A4682950 MLS#

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