January 17, 2020 (Greenwich, CT) – The Greenwich Association of REALTORS® (GAR) Announced that Leonide “Lee” Prince of Berkshire Hathaway New England Properties is GAR’s REALTOR® of the Year for 2019.
Lee has been a REALTOR® since 1982, and has been actively involved as a member of the Greenwich Association of Realtors Awards, Scholarship, and Grievance Committees since 2007. Her tenure included time with Prudential CT Realty, forerunner of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. During her time with Berkshire Hathaway, Lee has been named in both the President’s and Chairman’s Circles in the top Half of 1% of the Network.
In addition to her professional commitments, Prince has contributed to the community at large as a Board member of the United Way of Greenwich, the Northeast Greenwich Association, and has served on the Board of Schools. She is a member of the Westchester Country Club, where she headed the Children’s Committee and the Children’s Tennis Committee, as well as served on the Beach, Entertainment and Tennis Committees. Greenwich has served as home to Lee and her family for over 40 years, including her four children who all attended Greenwich Schools growing up.
The REALTOR® of the Year Award is the highest honor presented to a member and is based upon leadership and contributions made to the Greenwich Association of REALTORS®, Connecticut Association of REALTORS®, National Association of REALTORS®, and the Greenwich community. Prince was presented with the award by Eric Bjork, Head Broker for Berkshire Hathaway New England Properties, at the 96th Annual GAR Meeting.
“Real estate and volunteerism seem to go hand in hand for some brokers. For Lee, it is just a part of who she is. She deserves this award and the recognition that comes with it. She is a true professional.” stated Bjork.
The Greenwich Association of REALTORS® is the professional board of choice for the real estate industry in Greenwich. Established in 1924, the association provides professional development and services for REALTORS® and represents the concerns and interests of private property and home ownership rights. The association has over 800 members and is headquartered in Greenwich, CT.