Richmond, VA., March 12, 2026 – Helen Hoppe has joined Long & Foster Real Estate at its Strawberry Street office in Richmond, VA. Hoppe will specialize in working with homebuyers and sellers.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Helen to our team of highly trained professionals,” said John VanderSyde, managing broker of the Strawberry Street office. “The combination of Long & Foster and Helen’s unique skills and knowledge will no doubt provide the highest level of service to local buyers and sellers.”

Hoppe 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, mentoring programs, techniques for prospecting and working with buyers and sellers, skills for negotiating and more. Hoppe holds membership in the Richmond Association of Realtors.

“Having grown up in Richmond and within my family’s real estate corporation, I’ve spent more than 20 years observing and learning the inner workings of the housing industry—from market dynamics and client relationships to the importance of helping people find homes that truly fit their lives. I’m thrilled to help buyers and sellers with their real estate needs now,” Hoppe said.

“Today’s residential real estate market is constantly changing. Participating in our Success Path program has provided Helen with the right tools to meet those changing dynamics,” said Patrick Bain, CEO and president of The Long & Foster Companies, parent company of Long & Foster Real Estate.

After years of traveling and gaining life experience beyond her hometown, Helen returned to Richmond to build her real estate career in the community she knows and loves. Her familiarity with the area, combined with her lifelong exposure to the business, gives her a thoughtful and informed perspective when helping clients navigate the local market.

Long & Foster is one of the nation’s top real estate companies as part of HomeServices of America. For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.