Ed Gardner is a seasoned Real Estate Broker and the owner of Gardner Real Estate Group in Portland, Maine. With more than three decades of experience across residential, multi-family, condominium, and development projects, he brings a deep understanding of the Greater Portland housing market. His approach centers on thorough representation, clear communication, and a steady commitment to guiding clients through each stage of the buying or selling process.

Over the course of his career, Ed has developed extensive expertise in sales, property management, rehabilitation, and staging, as well as both commercial and residential ownership and management. His background includes hundreds of transactions involving single-family homes, condominiums, multi-unit buildings, and large-scale developments. This broad foundation equips him to work collaboratively with lenders, inspectors, and related professionals to ensure clients are well-supported from start to finish.

Ed has also served in multiple leadership roles within the real estate community, including past presidencies of the Greater Portland Board of REALTORS and the Maine Association of REALTORS. He was named Maine REALTOR of the Year in 2014 and later received the National Association of REALTORS Good Neighbor Award in 2024. His community involvement includes service with organizations such as Friends of the Eastern Prom, Greater Portland Landmarks, Norway Savings Bank, and the Equality Community Center, reflecting his longstanding engagement in the region he represents.