Dorothy has managed and owned Spruce Realty, the oldest independent real estate agency in Manhasset, for the last forty years in partnership with her late husband, Walter France. During this time she has established the reputation of this independent boutique as a premier agency with knowledgeable and dedicated real estate associates. The success and expertise of Spruce can be attributed to the integrity of the seasoned professionals who have been part of the Spruce family for years and to the new associates who bring enthusiasm and embrace the philosophy of “small town” marketing and sales. Spruce Realty effectively services both Manhasset and Port Washington with one office of licensed brokers and sales associates. It is Dorothy’s belief that the small town office can compete effectively in the marketing and selling of real estate with the establishment of a quality sales team with great integrity. The business philosophy of Spruce Realty since its establishment in 1946 is that the company is in the business of selling homes, not houses. This simple philosophy is the reason for Spruce’s success through the years.