Mary Beth Pauley, a real estate professional for almost 15 years, has been named regional training director for Long & Foster Real Estate’s southern Virginia region. Pauley brings significant experience to the newly created position and is well respected in the real estate industry.

Pauley had previously served as a managing broker for Long & Foster in the Hampton Roads area. She is currently the president of the Williamsburg Area Association of Realtors and is actively engaged in many facets of the business.

“I am very passionate about real estate and this new position will provide me with the opportunity to help new agents launch their real estate careers,” Pauley said. “Our new STEP training (Striving Towards Enhanced Production) is designed to provide a strong foundation for those new to the business. Long & Foster has a strong tradition of providing the training and tools to ensure the success of our agents.”

“We are very excited to have Mary Beth Pauley on our team. Her efforts will support our 1,500-plus agents in 42 offices throughout southern Virginia,” said Scott Shaheen, senior vice president for Long & Foster Real Estate. “We want our new agents to have the best training to help them succeed in their real estate careers. Our training and tools is an important component on how our company has continued to help local buyers and sellers meet their homeownership goals for more than 45 years.”

Long & Foster Real Estate is the largest privately-owned residential real estate company in the United States. For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.