Tom Richardson, a real estate professional since 2003, has been named manager of Long & Foster Real Estate’s Kent Island office, located in Stevensville, Maryland.

Richardson began his real estate career with Long & Foster and has been selling real estate in the Annapolis area for nearly 18 years. After achieving great success and accomplishment in the industry, he earned his associate broker’s license. He also holds the professional designations of Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS).

“Ever since I was welcomed into the Long & Foster family, I’ve been proud to be a part of a company whose values and ethics align with mine,” said Richardson. “Long & Foster is a rock-solid company that gives me confidence as a real estate professional. I use the company’s cutting-edge technologies and core service partners in mortgage, title, insurance and moving to give my clients the competitive edge to be successful.”

A graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, with a major in economics, Richardson worked in the technology field prior to joining Long & Foster.

“Tom is a highly knowledgeable, experienced leader,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “I’m confident that his leadership and support of the agents in the Kent Island office will ensure their ongoing success of helping local buyers and sellers meet their homeownership goals.”

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