Long & Foster Real Estate is proud to announce that Rick Kaiser, a sales agent with the Lake Gaston Sales office, has received the 2016 Rookie of the Year award from the Roanoke Valley Lake Gaston Association of Realtors.

“Long & Foster is proud that the RVLG has recognized Rick’s many accomplishments and his commitment to the industry. Rick is a true professional in the real estate industry, and his dedication to his buyers and sellers is a testament to his passion for real estate,” said Nancy Steinke, manager of the Lake Gaston Sales office.

Kaiser joined Long & Foster in 2015 after relocating to Virginia from the Chicago area. He lives in Bracey with his wife, Janet, who serves as the director of the emergency room at VCU South Hill.

“It’s the commitment of agents like Rick that has enabled him to earn an honor such as this one, and we’re proud to have him as part of the Long & Foster family,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “Our company has a reputation of honesty, integrity and best-in-class customer service that spans 45 years, and the talent of professionals like Rick is why we remain the top real estate company in the Mid-Atlantic.”

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