Ed left Chicago and a successful career as a Manufacturing Engineer in 1978. His first endeavor in Key West was to renovate and create a 10-unit Inn… that he operated until 1984. During that period he was also involved in Key West Charities and was the President of the Key West Business Guild.

Building upon his past experiences and knowledge of the Key West area, Ed decided to enter the Real Estate field. Obtaining his Real Estate License in 1985 and Brokers License in 1986. Ed and his initial partners opened the first office of Key West Realty. A year later, he left on his own and established Olde Island Realty, Inc. Service was the premise upon which Olde Island Realty, Inc. was established and continues to be the primary ingredient in his formula for success… Service not only to his clients but to the community.

Ed has wore many hats in the Key West community… President, Vice President, Treasurer, MLS Chair of the Key West Association of Realtors; President, Treasurer of The Florida Innkeepers Association; and Vice President, Treasurer of AIDS Help, Inc. Receiving honors from the Key West Association of Realtors… 1999 Realtor of the Year, 1999 & 2000 President's Award and the 1988 Community Service Award.

In the summer of 2000 Ed considered retiring after being an Independent Broker and accomplishing many of his goals. This all changed when two friends of his introduced him to the EXIT Realty Franchise. He was reenergized with this new concept… Real Estate reinvented… that was good for both Agents and the Broker. In January 2001 the Olde Island Realty, Inc. sign came down and was replaced with EXIT Realty Old Island Key West.

The name may have changed but the premise remains the same… Service is the primary ingredient. EXIT Realty Old Island Key Wes