The Capital Crest Group of Long & Foster Real Estate has been named a finalist in the Best Real Estate Team category of Bethesda Magazine’s annual Best of Bethesda awards. Selected by readers, the recognition reflects the group’s strong reputation, trusted relationships and growing impact across the local real estate market.

Based out of Long & Foster’s Rockville, Md., office, the Capital Crest Group is led by Debbie Zech, Kathy Smail, Jim Beckley, and Robert Garcia. Together, the team is guided by a shared vision to redefine real estate from a transactional experience to a relationship-driven one—an approach that has fueled both high client satisfaction and sustained business growth.

“Being named a finalist in a reader-selected award speaks volumes about the relationships the Capital Crest Group has built within their community,” said Patrick Bain, President and CEO of The Long & Foster Companies. “Debbie, Kathy, Jim and Robert are deeply committed to understanding their clients’ needs and delivering thoughtful, personalized service – an approach that reflects the values we champion at Long & Foster.”

The Best of Bethesda awards celebrate outstanding local businesses and professionals across a wide range of categories, with finalists and winners determined by reader votes. In addition to Capital Crest Group’s selection as a Best Real Estate Team finalist, Long & Foster was named Bethesda’s Best Brokerage in the magazine. To learn more about Long & Foster, visit LongandFoster.com.