Long & Foster Real Estate, the nation’s No. 1 independent real estate brand by sales volume, welcomes Madeleine Newton to its Tri-Cities Southpark office in Colonial Heights, Virginia. Newton will specialize in working with homebuyers and sellers.

“We are very excited and fortunate to have Madeleine join our team of highly trained professionals,” said Nancy Steinke, manager of the Tri-Cities Southpark office. “The combination of Long & Foster and Madeleine’s unique skills and knowledge will no doubt provide the highest level of service to local buyers and sellers.”

Newton is participating in Long & Foster’s Success Path program, which offers extensive training and resources for agents at any stage of their career. The program’s curriculum includes tools for agents to build their business, mentor-style programs, techniques for prospecting and working with buyers and sellers, skills for negotiating and more. Newton  holds membership in the Southside Virginia Association of Realtors.

“I was drawn to Long & Foster by the family-like atmosphere and the vast variety of resources they have to offer,” Newton said.

“The dynamics of today’s residential real estate market are constantly changing. Participating in our Success Path program has provided Madeleine with the right tools to meet those changing dynamics,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “We welcome Madeleine to Long & Foster, a company that has helped local buyers and sellers reach their homeownership goals for nearly 50 years.”

After graduating from Prince George High School at 16, Newton went on to get her associates degree from Richard Bland College. She is currently a student at Old Dominion University where she is working on finishing her bachelor’s degree in business marketing. Currently she lives in Disputanta, Virginia. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with family, hunting, fishing, adventuring and spending time outdoors.

For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.