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Spinella named Realtor of the Year by the R.I. Comm'l. & Appraisal Board of Realtors

Peter Spinella, a commercial broker and associate of Equity Advisory Group, LLC, in was recently selected as 2010 Realtor of the Year by the R.I. Commercial and Appraisal Board of Realtors. Spinella is the board's 2010 president and serves on its executive, finance and nominating committees. He serves as a director of the R.I. Association of Realtors. Spinella is affiliated with the United States Coast Guard as a petty officer, presidential guard. He resides with his family in Narragansett. The Realtor of the Year award is presented to a board member annually who demonstrates dedication to the Realtor profession, is active in community service and is an effective volunteer of the local, state and national Realtor associations. The R.I. Commercial and Appraisal Board of Realtors is a professional trade association serving over 150 real estate and appraisal professionals throughout Rhode Island.
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