Ruth O. Edwards: Florida Real Estate

Ruth O. Edwards worked as an Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic in New Jersey for 30 years before switching career paths. She moved to Florida in 2011 to be closer to her family and pursued a career in Real Estate in 2015. Ms. Edwards is a Realtor at Coldwell Banker Next Generation Realty. Ms. Edwards’ most significant accomplishment is assisting first-time homebuyers as they find and purchase their dream homes.

Ms. Edwards attended Middlesex County College in Edison, NJ, graduating with an Associate’s Degree in Retail Management and Merchandising. In recent years, she earned her Broker’s license and Florida Real Estate license. She plans to obtain a license in Texas as well.

Ms. Edwards is affiliated with the Realtors Association of Citrus County, where she served as President in 2019; the Florida Association of Realtors; the Women’s Council of Realtors; the Real Estate Business Institute; and the Greater Tampa Association of Realtors. She is certified through PSA Certified and At Home with Diversity, a certified Real Estate Negotiation Expert, Seller Resource Specialist and Military Relocation Professional. She was among the Top 500 Agents Award from Broker Agent Advisor in 2019 and 2020, and a member of the Florida Realtors Honor Society for the past five years.

She taught Sunday School classes, served as a Deacon at her church, and is a member of the King’s Bay Rotary. She dedicated many hours as the Executive Vice-President to a local organization that helps homeless individuals find living spaces and employment. In the future, Ms. Edwards plans to relocate to Texas with her husband.