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The Darien Board of Realtors named Lucille D. Story a "2016 Realtor of the Year.” A panel of past presidents reviewed submissions from members of the Darien Board and unanimously chose Lucille based on her dedication to and passion for the Darien Board.

Among her many attributes, Lucille has served in many roles, including as the 1996 President and a Director of the Darien Board for more than nine consecutive years and as Director of the Connecticut Association of Realtors. She is a standing member of the nominating Committee of the Darien Board and has served as the Events Committee Chair since its inception. She has also been a mentor to numerous brokers in the ethical practice of real estate and has been a pioneer in the art of staging a home since the early 1980s.

Lucille has been a realtor in Darien for 38 years and is married to Larry Story, a past President of the Connecticut Association of Realtors. They have resided in Darien for 49 years and have raised three children, two of whom live in Darien. Her son, Lawrence Jr., has joined his parents as the newest team addition.

The 2015 Board President, M. Reese Hutchison, adds "Lucille has shown consistent and decades-long service as a professional realtor, in particular to the Darien Board of Realtors. She embodies all we strive for, or to become, as a Realtor Board member.”

"Lucille knows the market and helps present your home as the best it can be. My husband said she had every single piece of furniture moved in the house to give it a Nantucket look (with many pieces landing in the basement).” -Carolyn B.

"We had difficulty selling our home and Lucille came highly recommended. With extensive repainting and Lucille’s personal skills in rearranging, she gave the home an open and professional interior design look. In 48 hours we had three offers over asking price." -Craig C.

"Many, many thanks for a job well done! You were a joy to work with and all the help rearranging the house was greatly appreciated. I don't know how I'd have managed without your expertise, especially given the distance and time factors." -Jill G.

"Thanks Lucille for having the foresight and perseverance to convince us to alter a few things in the house, including painting the exterior from our favorite dark green to white. Although we resisted your suggestions at first, we love you for convincing us to go with your ideas." -Suzette D.

"You were indispensable in keeping the negotiations going when it looked like both sides were out of rope. In the slowest market in years you sold our house in three weeks.” -Jim R.

"You literally transformed the appearance of our house in a way I would not have thought possible, surely a critical factor in our finding a buyer literally within one day. I think your talent and all the extra care and time you devoted to the sales preparation were truly exceptional." -Lynn D.