Ed Dee
Real Estate Agent (Salesperson)
Los Gatos - CA

Ed Dee, the founder of Sanctuary Real Estate, is renowned for his personalized approach and genuine commitment to his clients, which has established him as a leading listing and selling agent in Silicon Valley and its neighboring regions. He consistently ranks in the top 1% for sales-to-list price ratios in one of the most competitive real estate markets globally. With extensive experience as both an investor and Realtor®, Ed serves as a formidable negotiator and advocate for his clients.

His success in real estate is significantly influenced by his prior leadership roles in prominent tech companies. Ed has supported CFOs in making critical decisions during mergers and acquisitions and has led global sales teams in achieving ambitious revenue targets. This business acumen provides him with a keen, market-driven insight into real estate values and trends, contributing to his recognition as one of the top 5% negotiators in Silicon Valley and a leading producer in the Los Gatos area, as reported by Homelight.

Recognized by The Wall Street Journal and RealTrends as one of America’s Best Real Estate Professionals, Ed ranks in the top 0.08% among 1.4 million agents nationwide. His local expertise and unwavering dedication to service have earned him accolades, including being voted as Nextdoor.com’s Favorite Neighborhood Realtor® in Los Gatos since the inception of neighbor voting in 2017.

A lifelong resident of Los Gatos, where he resides with his family, Ed is deeply committed to his community. He has volunteered as a program lead for Project Cornerstone at a local elementary school, coached in the Los Gatos Little League, and served as a basketball coach at CT English Middle School. Additionally, he has held the position of board chairperson for the Concerned Off-Road Bicyclists Association (CORBA) and is an active member of the Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz (MBOSC), the Surfrider Foundation, and the alumni associations of San Jose State University and Los Gatos High School. He also contributes to his neighborhood volunteer fire team and serves as a coach for the Self Expression and Leadership Program.

Ed’s personal definition of success resonates with the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson:

“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.”