Long & Foster Real Estate has earned the first-place title for Best Real Estate Company in the 2025 Best of the Rivah awards, presented by The Rivah Visitor’s Guide. The annual contest highlights the businesses and services that make Virginia’s Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula such a special place to live, work and visit.

“We’re honored to be recognized as the best in the region we proudly serve,” said Dawn Bradley, senior vice president and regional manager of Long & Foster Real Estate. “This award reflects the talent and dedication of our agents and staff, who work tirelessly to help families find their perfect place to call home. Around here, relationships matter, and our team’s heart for this community shines through in everything they do.”

The Best of the Rivah contest invites readers of The Rivah Visitor’s Guide to vote for their favorite local businesses across a range of categories, from dining and retail to professional services. Long & Foster’s first-place win underscores the company’s commitment to providing exceptional real estate services rooted in local expertise.

“This honor belongs to our esteemed agents, whose hard work and commitment to their clients sets the standard for real estate excellence,” said Tom Pace, managing broker of Long & Foster’s Bay River office in White Stone. “We’re incredibly grateful to our community for trusting us and choosing Long & Foster as the best in the area.”