Recognizing Our Team for Exceptional Service

Each year, Long & Foster recognizes two employees for their dedication to our customers and our team, and this year’s Long & Foster Family Awards were awarded to Alvin Williams and Cody Cooper. Alvin and Cody live Long & Foster’s commitment to delivering exceptional service, and they are known throughout our company for their positive attitudes, proactive approaches and responsiveness.

Here are some of the praises we received for Alvin and Cody in their nominations for this year’s awards. As part of the honor, they each received $5,000 in appreciation of their hard work.

About Alvin

Alvin works as a field technician with our Information Services division, supporting our Washington, D.C., and Montgomery County regions—two busy markets with dozens of offices and thousands of agents. Alvin’s commitment to his job and the individuals he supports is clearly shown in the four nominations he received for the Long & Foster Family Award—excerpts of which are shared below.

“Alvin always goes above and beyond. He is always available to answer questions for the staff and agents, fix every IT problem that hits the office. Alvin will plow through all the issues with a smile and song in his heart. Alvin is a rock star and a lifesaver for our office.”

“There are not enough words in the dictionary to describe Alvin and what he brings to the table. The love he obviously has for what he does comes through each time he is in the office. He is a wealth of knowledge and is very willing to share and teach. Everyone could take a page from Alvin’s playbook!”

“When Alvin Williams entered our lives, we were graced with a FRIEND, who not only excels in the IT world, but brings that same excellence when dealing with us as customers. In a job where he is constantly being bombarded with all sorts of pressing issues, Alvin ALWAYS gets back to us in a timely manner, with an ear to listen, a word of advice from his wealth of knowledge, and as if that wasn’t enough, he comes with a positive vibe and beautiful smile that says, ‘Have no fear. Alvin is here.’”

“I am nominating Alvin because he is always willing to solve our IT issues. He makes himself available, in person or by phone whenever he is needed. He has a great deal of patience with agents and employees of all levels. He does it with a smile on his face and takes the time to help us fill in those many gaps of understanding. He is a prime example of family, trust and excellence, and I am proud to call him my friend. We need more Alvins!”

About Cody

Cody is a property manager with HomeServices Property Management (HSPM) in the Raleigh, N.C., market. His helpful nature and team approach to the business benefits HSPM’s property owners and tenants, as well as its real estate partners and internal employees—which you can read about in portions of his nomination below.

“Cody exhibits all the traits in the criteria for recognition. First, he makes himself available for questions regardless of what he has going on at the time. He is a great listener and offers helpful advice. Also, his background as a sales agent provides helpful insight into many situations and he is always willing to share information. He also is very efficient in his work and is willing to share templates that he has created to help the rest of the team. He responds to requests in a timely manner and has a positive and professional approach to each situation. He is a great addition to our NC team and a pleasure to work with.”

In addition to Alvin and Cody, over 80 employees were nominated for Long & Foster Family Awards this year. You can view the full list below.

• Lisa Adams
• Kim Albright
• Brandy Aversa
• Carmin Brittain
• Karen Brown
• Pamela Callalli Fernandez
• Dave Capossela
• Tara Carmichael
• Donna Chilton
• Kathleen Chovnick
• Cody Cooper
• Jessica Davis
• Paula Davis
• Andrea Dexter
• Patrick Dolan
• Wael El Haddad
• Myron Euille
• Travis Fitch
• Helen Formica
• Rachel Foster
• Ivy Frank
• Julie Frank
• Stacia Frazier
• Jeremy Garrison
• Kelly Gough
• Shannon Gray
• Trudy Hall
• Jonathan Haller
• Timothy Hartlove
• Rebecca Herman
• Heidi Hinchey
• Candace Hix
• John Holtz
• Traci Hopkins
• Henny Hubbart
• Rosemary Inatome-Lerum
• Chris Jernigan
• Kathy Johnson
• Viviana Kelly
• Deborah Kennedy
• Ali Khaligh
• Stephen King
• Allison Korb
• Crystal Kosteleski
• Greg Lakatos
• John Leahy
• Mitchell Lee
• Daniela Lyons
• Brenda Martin
• Logan Matthews
• Damaris Mayen
• Tony McCord
• Lori McCullough
• Lee Renee McGinnis
• Sue McGraw-Boyd
• Rachel Moyes
• Nafez Mustafa
• Fatima Nakbeen
• Ali Newkirk
• Becky Newsome
• Erica Panjehshahi
• Kirstie Patterson
• Suzanne Pilcher
• Reiko Regan
• Yolanda Roberson
• Brandon Rutter
• Greg Scott
• Nate Skowronsky
• Cindy Snyder
• Susan Soberanis
• Danielle Somadelis
• Dashti Taha
• Francis Truax
• Lan Truong
• Michelle Turner
• Marnie Wade
• Allenia Washington
• Deena Watson
• Danyelle Wiley
• Alvin Williams
• Aric Zaky

Long & Foster’s Cindy Ariosa Recognized as a 2022 Woman of Influence by HousingWire

Magazine recognizes outstanding efforts in driving the U.S. housing economy forward

Long & Foster Real Estate is proud to announce Cindy Ariosa, senior vice president and regional manager, has been recognized by HousingWire on their 2022 Women of Influence list.

As the first national program of its kind, this list was launched by HousingWire to recognize the significant contributions of women to both real estate and mortgage banking. In particular, it takes a look at those who are making outstanding efforts in driving the U.S. economy forward.

Winners were selected by HousingWire’s editors for their significant contributions to their respective fields over the last 12 months. HousingWire takes a look at their energy, ideas, achievements, commitment to excellence and progress when making their selections. Hundreds of nominations were received from across the country, but only a few were selected out of the diverse range of professionals submitted.

The complete list of the 2022 Women of Influence winners will be announced in the August issue of HousingWire magazine.

Ariosa has been with Long & Foster for over 20 years and serves as senior vice president for the Baltimore/Eastern Shore/Western Maryland regions. She has grown the company in her region from 22 to more than 40 offices. Specializing in business development, coaching, technology, recruitment and retention, Ariosa has led over 2,000 sales associates to reach record numbers in sales in the region.

“Long & Foster is proud that HousingWire has recognized Cindy on their Women of Influence list,” said Larry “Boomer” Foster, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “Cindy has been described by her peers as a pillar of the Realtor community, who continually educates agents, advocates for the profession and serves extensively in the broader community.

Long & Foster Real Estate is the nation’s No. 1 real estate company as part of HomeServices of America. For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.

Long & Foster Gives Back at 25th Annual Community Service Day Event

The Long & Foster Companies, parent company of Long & Foster Real Estate, hosted its 25th annual Community Service Day for its corporate headquarters staff on July 28.

The annual community service event allows hundreds of employees at the company’s home office in Chantilly, Virginia to serve their community for a day. In past years, these activities included cleaning up, refurbishing, and repairing nearby parks, schools, shelters, and homes, gathering and packing wholesome snacks for schoolchildren, donating and preparing kits of hygiene items for a shelter, and providing other assistance to local organizations that offer crucial services to the community.

This year, the company’s headquarter’s employees rolled up their sleeves to support Cornerstones, a nonprofit organization based in Reston, Virginia, that helps connect families and individuals with the resources to achieve stability and self-sufficiency. Employees donated a variety of healthy snacks and packaged them in more than 500 individual bags to be distributed to children to enjoy at Cornerstone’s many area summer camps and after-school programs.

“Since our founding more than 50 years ago, we’ve been dedicated to giving back to the communities in which we live and work, and our annual Community Service Day event is one example of how we do that,” said Jeffrey S. Detwiler, president and chief executive officer of The Long & Foster Companies. “Community Service Day allows our team to make a positive impact on our local communities, and our employees thoroughly enjoy this opportunity to contribute their time and effort. Whether it’s through our annual Community Service Day or one of our other charitable projects, we’re truly glad to give back.”

In addition to its dedication to serving the community, Long & Foster Real Estate is committed to the success of its sales associates and is an industry leader in providing the latest and best tools, technology and training.

For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.

Magnificent French Country Style Estate Listed in Charlottesville

Property on over six acres, with a heated, salt water pool and hot tub

Live the life you’ve always dreamed of in this gorgeous French-inspired estate home. Situated among the rolling hills in the exclusive Advance Mills Farm community, this home combines understated traditional elegance with exquisite design and craftsmanship.

Located at 2715 Frays Meadow Court in Charlottesville, this home, on more than six and a half pristine acres, has over 9,000 square feet of luxury living including five bedrooms, five bathrooms, one-half bathroom, a four-car garage, and a pool. The property is offered by Sabrina Thompson in the Charlottesville-Old Ivy office of Long & Foster Real Estate, an exclusive affiliate of Forbes Global Properties, for $2.250 million.

“Every detail of this custom-built home was well thought out – from the floor plan to the materials used – it was all brought together beautifully,” said Thompson. “It has a wonderful flow and is perfect for entertaining, as well as for everyday comfortable living.”

You are welcomed to this perfectly landscaped property by lighted piers at each entrance to its regal circular driveway. As you approach the home, you’ll notice its French influence, with a rounded turret, second-floor Juliette balcony and a stucco, brick, and stone façade.

Greet your guests in style in the elegant, round turret with plenty of natural light and a travertine floor. Your dinner parties and family celebrations will be remembered in the dining room with large windows and beautiful millwork. Refresh your guest’s drinks at the butler’s pantry conveniently located near the dining room.

It will be easy to prepare a meal in the well-equipped kitchen that will appeal to the foodie in everyone. There’s a large center island, two sinks, state-of-the-art appliances including a Lacanche Cluny range, Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, Bosch convection/microwave ovens, and Asko dishwasher – with a cast-iron range hood making a statement in the center of the room.

The kitchen adjoins the family room and is ideal for watching a movie or the game with family and friends. Enjoy morning coffee while connecting with nature in the breakfast room overlooking this pristine property. No detail was overlooked when designing this home – there’s even a mail sorting desk with cabinetry to keep clutter out of the kitchen. A door from the garage leads to a large mud room with multiple cabinets, cubbies, drawers, and shelves to store all of your gear.

The owner’s suite, located on the main level, has a spa-like bathroom and access to a den for enjoying a good book or working remotely.

A two-story living room is graced by gleaming hardwood floors, ceiling beams, and a wood-burning fireplace with a cast stone mantle. In warm weather, open the French doors to extend your party to the covered wrap-around porch overlooking the heated, saltwater pool, hot tub, and large backyard.

An elegant, curved staircase leads to the second-floor center hall, which overlooks the first-floor living room in the back of the home and the foyer in the front of the home. On this level, you’ll find three comfortable bedrooms, each with a spa-like connecting bathroom.

The lower level has something for everyone with a temperature-controlled wine room, theatre, family room with bar, mini-refrigerator, and dishwasher. An ensuite bedroom is ideal for your out-of-town guests or to use as an au pair suite. Doors open from this level to an expansive terrace.

A few of the other features of this home include a hot tub, geothermal heating, a fenced backyard, and an invisible fence for the furry members of the family.

Long & Foster Real Estate is the nation’s No. 1 real estate company as part of HomeServices of America. For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.

Shannon McNair Named President at Mid-States Title

Accomplished title professional and attorney Shannon McNair has been appointed president at Mid-States Title, a leading provider of settlement services in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. McNair brings over 25 years of real estate, business law and compliance experience to the position, in which she will lead Mid-States’ seven owned settlement companies and law firm affiliations—RGS Title, Sage Title Group, Sage Premier Settlements, Infinity Title Agency, Realm Title Agency, Giordano, DelCollo, Werb & Gagne, LLC, and Crawford Law Group.

“I’m honored and excited to take on this role at Mid-States Title,” said McNair. “We have an exceptional team of title and settlement professionals, who’ve achieved tremendous results for our business and clients, and I’m excited to work with them in growing our company and delivering even greater service and support in the years ahead.”

McNair has been part of the Long & Foster family for about five years, most recently serving as vice president of compliance and operations. In this role, she implemented company-wide compliance programs, mitigating corporate risk and ensuring alignment with national, state and local regulations. She introduced invaluable protocols, reporting and accountability systems to streamline operations and improve service levels across the companies. Prior to joining Long & Foster, McNair spent almost 15 years running a private law firm and settlement agency, which conducted thousands of annual settlements with multi-million-dollar revenues.

“Shannon is a driven and strategic leader, whose dual focus on exceptional service and communication, will help guide our settlement business today and into the future,” said Jeff Detwiler, president and CEO of The Long & Foster Companies, parent company of Mid-States Title. “Her vast knowledge and decades of experience in the industry also will benefit our team and all our clients—both the real estate agents with whom we partner, as well as area consumers.”

McNair earned her Juris Doctorate from George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School and she received her bachelor’s degree from Truman State University. She is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

To learn more about Mid-States Title, visit longandfoster.com/settlement.

Long & Foster Historic Estate Featured in HGTV’s 2022 Ultimate House Hunt

Vote daily for Maryland estate’s additional exposure on HGTV

Hickory Ridge, in Highland, Maryland, listed by Long & Foster Real Estate’s Richard Watson, has been included in HGTV’s 2022 Ultimate House Hunt contest. The homes nominated for the competition include “the country’s most amazing homes for sale,” according to HGTV. The contest, which is also hosted by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) and Luxury Portfolio International, gives consumers an opportunity to view photos of extraordinary homes and vote for the ones they love most.

Hickory Ridge in Highland, Maryland listed by Long & Foster’s Richard Watson

Listed in the Homes with a History category is the magnificent 58-acre estate. Located in suburban Washington, D.C., the home features five bedrooms, three bathrooms, with over 8,000 square feet of living space in the main house. The estate includes an exceptional manor house, a charming 1749 cottage/guest house, a carriage house/office, an English greenhouse, and first-class equestrian facilities.

The manor house boasts high ceilings and spacious rooms, including a stunning reception hall, formal living room, gracious dining room, a large, modern kitchen, paneled library, sunroom, and a mud room. Large bedrooms and modern bathrooms occupy the upper two levels, and the lower level features the incredible ‘Jockey Club Pub’. A large, covered side porch overlooks a lovely, recessed garden. Brick walkways lead to an underground wine cellar and there are four ponds on the estate.

The contest will run through August 2 at 5 p.m. The winning homes will receive additional exposure on HGTV.com. To vote for this Historic Maryland Mansion Built in 1789, visit the Homes With a History category of HGTV’s Ultimate House Hunt and click on the icon with the image of the red brick manor house.

Long & Foster Real Estate is the nation’s No. 1 real estate company as part of HomeServices of America. For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.

Long & Foster Agents and Teams Honored by Washingtonian Magazine

Sales professionals recognized in both categories – 100 Best Agents and Elite Producers

Long & Foster Real Estate congratulates more than 220 sales associates and teams that have been recognized in the Washingtonian magazine’s annual blockbuster list of Top Real Estate Agents.

This list, which has been published in Washingtonian’s July issue, is comprised of the D.C. area’s 100 Best Agents (survey-based) and Elite Producers (by 2021 sales volume). The Washingtonian list is the hardest to qualify for and this year, the criteria to qualify was made even more stringent than in previous years.

“Long & Foster is proud that the Washingtonian has recognized our agents for their production and the outstanding service they provide to home buyers and sellers every day,” said Larry “Boomer” Foster, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “These top-ranking real estate professionals are a reflection of our entire team of experts, and we offer each and every one of them our congratulations for their accomplishments.”

Winners for the 100 Best Agents list were selected based on a survey of the Washingtonian’s nearly 30,000 local subscribers, plus the more than 1,000 agents who made last year’s Best Agents and Top Producers list. Readers of the popular magazine were asked which agents they’ve most enjoyed working with based on criteria such as knowledge of the market, preparedness, and responsiveness. The Washingtonian then further vetted those results with their own research and reporting, including conversations with dozens of real estate industry professionals.

The selection process for the Elite Producers list was based on the agent’s 2021 sales volume, as submitted by brokerages. To qualify, agents had to achieve or lead teams that achieved the following minimums: individual agents, $13M; teams of two agents, $20M; teams of three to five agents, $33M; teams of six to ten agents, $78M; and teams of more than 10 agents, $133M.

Minimums for platinum levels: individual agents, $26M; teams of two agents, $40M; teams of three to five agents, $52M; teams of six to ten agents, $118M; and teams of more than 10 agents, $200M.

The complete list of Top Agents will be highlighted in the July issue of Washingtonian, available in newsstands on June 23 and will be celebrated at a Washingtonian party later this summer or early fall.

Long & Foster Real Estate is the nation’s No. 1 real estate company as part of HomeServices of America. For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.

Long & Foster Sales Associates Honored with Latino Agents Award

Award granted to agents impacting nationwide Hispanic homeownership

Congratulations to seven Long & Foster Real Estate agents who have been named to the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) Top 250 Latino Agents list. The annual awards recognize top-performing agents whose commitment and hard work has impacted the rate of Hispanic homeownership in communities across the country.

Juan Umanzor, of the Bethesda Gateway office was recognized in two categories: No. 14 in Top 100 Teams by Transactions and No. 17 in Top 100 Teams by Volume.

Paul Marston of Long & Foster’s Silver Spring Downtown office also ranked in two categories: No. 236 in Top Individual by Transactions and No. 56 in Top 100 Individuals in the Southeast.

Claudia Sarmiento of the Woodbridge office placed in two categories: No. 250 in Top Individual by Transactions and No. 58 in Top 100 Individuals in the Southeast.

Jordan Garcia of the Lewes office ranked No. 68 in Top Individuals in the Northeast.

Barbie Summers of the Oceanfront/Coastal office was recognized as No. 79 in Top Individuals in the Southeast.

David Osorio of the Oceanfront/Coastal office placed No. 84 in Top Individuals in the Southeast.

Violeta Aguirre of the Kent Island office ranked No. 100 in the Top Individuals in the Southeast.

“We congratulate these agents on being named to the NAHREP’s Top 250 Latino Agents list,” said Boomer Foster, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “They are well deserving of these prestigious awards based on all of their hard work and contribution to the industry and their communities.”

Long & Foster is the nation’s No. 1 real estate company as part of HomeServices of America. For more information, visit longandfoster.com.

Long & Foster Wins Eight Telly Awards

Premier Real Estate Company Honored for Excellence in Innovative Storytelling

The Long & Foster Companies, parent company of Long & Foster Real Estate is pleased to announce they’ve won eight Telly Awards for excellence in video storytelling. Long & Foster was recognized for their branded content in the categories of Art Direction, Use of Animation, Business-to-Consumer, and Motion Graphics.

Founded in 1979, the Telly Awards are a highly respected international competition that received 12,000 entries from 50 states and 5 continents this year. Nominations are judged by the Telly Award Judging Council, consisting of leading video and television experts from some of the most prestigious companies in entertainment, publishing, advertising, and emerging technology.

Long & Foster partnered with Hammer & Nail, a New York City-based full-service creative content production company and was recognized with these eight awards.

· Christie’s: Luxury Homes Magazine: Gold Winner, Branded Content – Art Direction
· Fight For Honor: Silver Winner, Branded Content – Art Direction
· Fight For Honor: Silver Winner, Branded Content – Use of Animation
· First Home: Silver Winner, Branded Content – Business-to-Consumer
· Be Insightful by Insight Inspections, Silver Winner, Branded Content- Art Direction
· First Home: Bronze Winner, Branded Content – Motion Graphics / Design
· Be Insightful by Insight Inspections: Bronze Winner, Branded Content – Business-to-Consumer
· First Home: Bronze Winner, Branded Content – Art Direction

“We’re proud to have won in several categories in this prestigious global creative competition,” said Kathleen Wilks, chief marketing officer of The Long & Foster Companies. “Our award-winning visual productions help our professional sales associates and Long & Foster’s family of companies to provide best-in-class service to our clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic.”

To learn more about Long & Foster Real Estate, visit LongandFoster.com.

Long & Foster Voted as No. 2 Top Workplace in The Washington Post

Long & Foster Real Estate has been voted the No. 2 Top Workplace by its D.C. metro area employees and recognized in The Washington Post in their annual Top Workplaces competition.

“We are honored to have been named as the No. 2 workplace in the D.C. region this year,” said Larry “Boomer” Foster, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “This award is a true testament to our agents and employees who work hard every day to provide our clients with the best possible experience. It’s these efforts that enable us to remain the top real estate company in the D.C. metro area and in the Mid-Atlantic.”

The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. Several aspects of workplace culture are measured in the anonymous survey, on topics from employee development to innovation.

The Washington Post recognized 200 top-ranked companies at an awards ceremony on June 16. Companies were placed into four categories, ranging by the organization’s size. Long & Foster earned honors in the Top Workplaces large companies category. The complete list of winners will be featured in a special Top Workplaces magazine in the June 17 edition of The Washington Post. You can also view the complete list by clicking here.

If you’re looking for a workplace to call home, visit LongandFoster.com and click on careers.