Claire Forcier-Rowe, a real estate professional for 21 years, has been named manager of Long & Foster Real Estate’s Hanover and Bay/River offices. Forcier-Rowe brings significant career achievements to her new position, is well-respected in the local Realtor community. She is the 2016 president-elect of the Virginia Association of Realtors.

Forcier-Rowe began her real estate career in Fredericksburg, Va., and was previously affiliated with Long & Foster Real Estate. She is an associate broker and has been in management for the past 9 years. She holds many designations including Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager, Certified Residential Specialist, General Review Specialist (Appraisal Institute), Seller Representative Specialist and Military Relocation Professional and she served as president of the Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors in 2011.

“I am very excited to return to Long & Foster Real Estate. The opportunity to lead the sales teams of both the Hanover and Bay/River offices will be very exciting. It is my hope to also grow these offices and attract experienced and new agents to join us,” Forcier-Rowe said. “The tools, technology and training offered by Long & Foster creates a rich environment for the leadership as well as the agents.”

“Supporting today’s real estate sales professionals takes a highly knowledgeable, experienced leader,” said Scott Shaheen, senior vice president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “We are confident that adding Claire to the Long & Foster leadership team will result in the synergy that our agents thrive on. This is how our company has continued to help local buyers and sellers meet their homeownership goals for more than 45 years.”

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