Ed Laycox is a real estate professional at Matthews™ specializing in the acquisition and disposition of retail investment sales including single-tenant and multi-tenant net lease properties, anchored retail centers, and urban retail investments throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Based in Washington D.C., Ed brings over 20 years of experience in the industry. He has closed over 200 transactions totaling more than $1 billion. Known for his market insight, strategic acumen, and client-first approach, Ed leverages his deep industry experience to deliver exceptional outcomes for his clients.

Before joining Matthews™, Ed worked as vice president of the national net lease group & IPG in Washington D.C. for SRS. In addition, Ed was the president and founder of Urban Acre Investments, where he built a successful platform focused on urban retail developments and net lease retail properties. Under his leadership, the firm cultivated a reputation for delivering tailored investment strategies and maximizing value for clients.

Ed’s extensive career also includes serving as director of the investment services team at Colliers International, where he managed a diverse portfolio of retail assets, and overseeing the Special Asset Services Division at Marcus & Millichap in the Mid-Atlantic region.

The Ohio State University

Affiliations & Memberships

• Maryland Real Estate Commission
• License No. 5014702 (MD)
• North Carolina Real Estate Commission
• License No. 221073 (NC)
• South Carolina Real Estate Commission
• License No. 47118 (SC)
• Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation Real Estate
• License No. 0225094421 (VA)
• West Virginia Real Estate Commission
• License No. WVB230300924 (WV)
• Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission
• License No. ABR006599 (PA)
• District of Columbia Real Estate Commission
• License No. BR98373888 (DC)