Long & Foster Real Estate welcomes Dawn Johansen to its Chincoteague, Virginia office. Johansen will specialize in working with homebuyers and sellers.

“We are very excited and fortunate to have Dawn join our team of highly trained professionals,” said Tina Holt, manager of the Chincoteague office. “The combination of Long & Foster and Dawn unique skills and knowledge will no doubt provide the highest level of service to local buyers and sellers.”

Johansen 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. Johansen holds membership in the Eastern Shore Association of Realtors.

Johansen grew up in Staten Island but moved to the Eastern Shore in 1991. She attended Staten Island Community College, as well as The Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy.

A love of horses has led Johansen to spend many years in the harness racing industry as a driver/trainer.  She is also affiliated with the United States Trotting Association and the American Warmblood Association. She is also an artist and photographer and currently runs an artist retreat in the Chesapeake Bay village of Hunting Creek.

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

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.