As a senior global luxury real estate advisor with 17 years of experience, I specialize in connecting clients with exceptional properties both locally and internationally. I lead The Eakin Group, proudly part of COMPASS Real Estate since 2024. Based in Irving, Texas, our team offers high-level service across the state—including Dallas, Houston, Austin, and East Texas—as well as throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

My real estate journey began in Playa del Carmen in 2007 and has since evolved into a global career centered on helping clients invest wisely and live beautifully. Prior to real estate, I spent 25 years in Dallas luxury homebuilding, gaining deep expertise in construction quality, design, and value—insights I continue to use to guide my clients.

I’m honored to serve the real estate industry through leadership roles including:

• Director, National Association of REALTORS®

• Regional Vice President, Texas REALTORS®

• Global Ambassador to Belize, Barbados, and Trinidad & Tobago for the National Association of REALTORS®

I’m also an active member of AMPI (Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios), Mexico’s leading real estate association, which strengthens our cross-border capabilities and professional network.

As a member of REALM—a collective representing the top 1% of real estate professionals worldwide—I bring a global perspective and elite-level service to every client. I also hold 12 designations and certifications focused on luxury, negotiation, international, and resort properties.

Over the years, I’ve helped clients purchase second homes and investment properties in countries like Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, Panama, and Honduras. I've built lasting relationships with top-tier developers such as Auberge, St. Regis, Four Seasons, SIMCA, Pristine Bay, Quivira, and Danzante Bay.

A proud Dallas resident since 1987, I remain active in associations including MetroTex, HAR, ABOR, and NAHREP. Whether you're relocating locally or investing abroad, my goal is to make your real estate experience seamless, informed, and rewarding.

Outside of real estate, I’m a proud father of three, an avid golfer, and a devoted pickleball enthusiast, hitting the golf course / court several times a week. I also volunteer with the Texas German Shorthair Pointer Rescue, fostering dogs and helping them find their forever homes.

Let’s connect—I’d love to help you find your place in the world.

Joined Compass January 2024 - Ed Eakin IABS