Luxury Home Specialist ED TAAFFE

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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

"It was great to work with Ed purchasing our house, he was very helpful and knowledgeable. He was a great communicator between all parties and assisted throughout, and even after we closed. I would hi... read more"

Larry Wolpert

"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

FEATURED LISTING 1569 7TH STREET | SARASOTA $2,516,000 | 2 Beds | 1 Baths | 860 sqft

SARASOTA ~ CITY OF SARASOTA ~ ROSEMARY DISTRICT ~ DOWNTOWN LIVING AND / OR INVESTMENT, WITH UPSIDE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES! - WE ARE SELLING 4 CONTIGUOUS PROPERTIES WITH FOUR RENTAL HOMES ON AN ESTI...

2 Beds
1 Baths
860 sqft
0.13 ac
1925 Built
A4625551 MLS#

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FEATURED LISTING 49 OSPREY POINT DRIVE | OSPREY $2,399,000 | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3,953 sqft

Nestled in the prestigious gated enclave of The Oaks Bayside in Sarasota, this Sedona-inspired retreat was recently updated from wall to wall creating a like brand new home. The estate seamlessly blen...

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,953 sqft
0.40 ac
1989 Built
A4671762 MLS#

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FEATURED LISTING 1831 RIO VISTA TERRACE | PARRISH $3,348,000 | 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 4,209 sqft

This extraordinary custom waterfront residence with a saltwater pool & spa in the Islands on the Manatee River blends luxury design, cutting-edge technology & direct boating access to the Gulf with no...

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,209 sqft
0.60 ac
2024 Built
A4684858 MLS#

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FEATURED LISTING 811 N SHORE DRIVE | ANNA MARIA $10,950,000 | 5 Beds | 6.5+ Baths | 5,079 sqft

Experience one of the most extraordinary waterfront settings on the coveted North End of Anna Maria Island, just moments from the world-renowned shores of Bean Point. Set on over an acre of Gulf-front...

5 Beds
6.5+ Baths
5,079 sqft
1.02 ac
2021 Built
A4684895 MLS#

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FEATURED LISTING 118 9TH STREET N | BRADENTON BEACH $2,130,000 | 3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,365 sqft

Welcome to island living at its finest on beautiful Anna Maria Island! So much remodeled in this 3-bedroom, 2-bath waterfront retreat offering stunning full bay views, a private composite dock with wa...

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,365 sqft
0.10 ac
1952 Built
A4692977 MLS#

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FEATURED LISTING 4015 HAWK ISLAND DRIVE | BRADENTON $2,775,000 | 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 4,623 sqft

Virtually Staged. Within the exclusive gated waterfront community of Hawk Island, 4015 Hawk Island Drive offers a private estate experience with water on both sides, direct boating access, and a setti...

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,623 sqft
0.53 ac
2005 Built
A4694493 MLS#

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