Industry veteran brings more than two decades of leadership and sales expertise to the role

Long & Foster Real Estate has appointed Gary Lange, Jr., as the new managing broker of its Fairfax Mosaic office in Fairfax, Va. A respected industry leader with over 20 years of experience, Lange brings a proven record of success in strategic growth, agent development and operational excellence.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Gary to our Long & Foster leadership team,” said Athena Petersen, senior vice president and regional manager for Long & Foster in Northern Virginia and West Virigina. “His passion for agent success, deep market knowledge and strong leadership background will be invaluable to our Fairfax Mosaic office and the greater community.”

A licensed broker in Virginia, Maryland, and D.C., Lange has led high-performing offices for several franchise brokerages. He has overseen teams of more than 130 agents, driven year-over-year profit growth, and built dynamic coaching programs to support both new and experienced professionals.

Lange is actively involved in the real estate industry, having served multiple terms on the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR) Board of Directors. He also chaired and contributed to several key committees for NVAR, and during his career, he received numerous honors from the association, including being named NVAR Realtor of the Year in 2019.

“I’m excited to join Long & Foster and help our agents further grow their businesses while delivering the highest level of service to clients,” said Lange. “Long & Foster’s culture of collaboration, innovation, and integrity aligns perfectly with my own values as a leader. Plus, with its All-Inclusive Real Estate Experience, Long & Foster delivers everything that agents and consumers need to achieve their real estate goals, the same focus I have for supporting my team.”

Lange holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University, and in 2025, he completed training in project management and sales enablement strategies. He lives in Haymarket, Va., with his family.

For more information about joining Long & Foster’s Fairfax Mosaic office, visit https://www.longandfoster.com/fairfax-va-realty.