Long & Foster Real Estate, the largest independent residential real estate company in the United States, welcomes Katie Zarpas as a sales associate in its Ocean Front office at 800 Laskin Rd., in Virginia Beach, Va.

“We are excited to announce Katie has joined our team of highly trained professionals,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “As the No. 1 brokerage in the Mid-Atlantic region, we operate with an agent-first mentality. We look forward to the energetic partnership Katie has created by deciding to join the industry-leading Ocean Front office and our company.”

Zarpas, a professional in the real estate industry for the past nine years, was a top lister/seller with another local firm where she was in the company’s top National Chairman’s Circle for six consecutive years years. Zarpas has also received the following certifications and designations: Fine Homes Specialist, Certified Real Estate Negotiator, Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Certified Distressed Property Expert and Circle of Excellence Gold Recipient.

“Long & Foster continues to lead the way with cutting-edge tools and technology, which attracts top real estate professionals such as Katie,” explained Tina Holt, manager of Long & Foster’s Ocean Front office. “With the best-trained, best-equipped agents, Long & Foster continues to help Hampton Roads area buyers and sellers reach their homeownership goals.”

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