Long & Foster Named Best Luxury Real Estate Company by Coastal Style

July 16, 2025

Coastal Style Magazine also honors Long & Foster leading sales associates, Ashley Brosnahan and Heather Gates

Long & Foster Real Estate has once again earned top honors from Coastal Style magazine. The leading real estate brokerage’s Bethany Beach, Delaware, office was named the Best Luxury Real Estate Company in Sussex County for the second year in a row. The prestigious recognition comes as part of the magazine’s annual Best Of awards, which are determined by votes from readers across the Eastern Shore.

In addition, several members of the Long & Foster team were honored by Coastal Style, including:

  • Ashley Brosnahan, who earned three honors: Best Luxury Real Estate Agent in Sussex County, as well as Best Luxury Real Estate Team and Best Real Estate Team in Sussex County for her team, The Ashley Brosnahan Team
  • Heather Gates, who was named Best Commercial Real Estate Agent for Sussex County –

“I’m incredibly proud of our Long & Foster family for earning these incredible honors,” said Patrick Bain, CEO and president The Long & Foster Companies, parent company of Long & Foster Real Estate. “It’s a true reflection of the dedication, professionalism and passion our agents and staff bring to their work every single day.”

Long & Foster has long been recognized as a leader in the luxury and traditional real estate space, offering unparalleled market expertise, exceptional client service and a commitment to the communities it serves. The Bethany Beach team continues to set the standard for excellence in coastal Delaware’s competitive real estate market.

“We’re honored to once again be named Best Luxury Real Estate Company by Coastal Style. This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, whose focus is always on delivering outstanding results and service to our clients,” said Ralph DiGuiseppe III, regional manager and senior vice president of Long & Foster’s Delaware region. “I’m also equally excited for Ashley and Heather for their remarkable achievements—we’re honored that they choose to call Long & Foster their home.”

The Best Of awards celebrate excellence across a variety of industries and are among the most respected honors in the region. A celebration for all 2025 winners will be held in November, and honorees will be featured in the September issue of Coastal Style magazine.

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