Brokerage and its associates, Kathleen Kellett-Ward and Megan McMorrow, honored in Virginia Living’s annual Best of Virginia awards
Long & Foster Real Estate and its agents have once again been recognized as the best brokers in Virginia Living magazine’s 2026 Best of Virginia awards. In Central Virginia, Long & Foster Real Estate took top honors as Best Real Estate Firm. Plus, in Northern Virginia, Megan McMorrow of Long & Foster’s Arlington/Falls Church office earned the first-place position, and KK Homes, led by Kathleen Kellett-Ward of Long & Foster’s Staunton/Waynesboro, Va., office, was named as the best in the Shenandoah Valley.
“These honors reaffirm our long-standing reputation for exceptional service, trusted guidance and deep community connections. Plus, they reflect the strength of the people-first culture that Long & Foster and our associates, like Kathleen and Megan, have built,” said Patrick Bain, president and CEO of The Long & Foster Companies, parent company of Long & Foster Real Estate. “Our entire team is committed to delivering exceptional experiences and expert guidance at every stage of the real estate journey, and we’re honored to once again be recognized by Virginia Living.”
The annual Best of Virginia awards celebrate businesses and organizations across the Commonwealth, with winners selected through voting by Virginia Living readers. Long & Foster has consistently earned recognition, reflecting its commitment to delivering an All-Inclusive Real Estate Experience that simplifies the buying and selling process for consumers.
Dawn Bradley, senior vice president and regional manager for Long & Foster Real Estate in Central Virginia, echoed Bain’s comments. “We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who continues to place their trust in Long & Foster, and we’re so proud of Kathleen and her team at KK Homes for their incredible work and service to the Shenandoah Valley,” said Bradley. “Honors like these are truly a credit to our team’s commitment to showing up every day with professionalism, heart and an unwavering commitment to serving their communities.”
Athena Petersen, senior vice president and regional manager for Long & Foster in Northern Virginia and DC, added, “The values we strive to uphold every day at Long & Foster, putting people first and building trusted relationships through exceptional experience, truly resonate with the community, and we’re proud to see that recognized with Megan’s honor as the best in Northern Virginia. This award speaks to her professionalism and dedication to helping her clients achieve their goals, and we’re thrilled to celebrate this achievement with her.”
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