Each year the REALTORS® Association chooses one among them as their Realtor® of the Year. It is not an easy task, and the recipient must meet strict criteria.

“Given the unusual circumstances this year, LaCoe was the right person in the right place leading the association’s Community Outreach Team,” said Heather A. Baker 2020 President. LaCoe led the team to reinvent and change courses to make an impact in the community though the Mortgage/Rental Assistance Fundraiser for Deep Well and Bluffton Self Help raising $6000 in funds. When LaCoe recognized the need in the community to restock the shelves for area pantries a REALTOR Wide Food Drive was held for Sandalwood Food Pantry and Bluffton Self Help. Over 5 car loads of food was delivered.

LaCoe sells more than houses, she sells the community and works to make it a better place to live. LaCoe greets visitors and residents at community events through her work with the Island Rec Center. This year (prior to pandemic) she took 35 three- and four-year olds from the Children’s Center to see the movie Frozen. She even drove the bus she borrowed from The Island Rec Center and recruited a few of her fellow REALTORS to chaperone.