Long & Foster Real Estate, the largest privately owned residential real estate company in the United States, welcomes Jackie Burke to its Chesapeake office, in Chesapeake, Virginia. Burke will specialize in working with homebuyers and sellers.

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

Burke is participating in Long & Foster’s STEP program, an extensive training course for newly licensed sales associates, as well as associates returning to the field of real estate. The program’s curriculum covers contracts, agency, prospecting, business planning, finance and working with buyers and sellers. Burke holds membership in the Hampton Roads Realtors Association.

“Starting a new career can be a challenge, especially in real estate. Therefore, finding an office to join that I could count on and trust was pivotal to my success. With Long & Foster, I get just that. The Chesapeake office provides me with continuous training, exceptional management, professional office and staff; but mostly a dedicated group of real estate agents. I feel confident as a Realtor wearing my Long & Foster name tag, because you cannot get a better support system for your career,” Burke said.

“The dynamics of today’s residential real estate market are constantly changing. Taking part in our STEP program provides Jackie with the right tools to meet those changing dynamics,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “We welcome Jackie to Long & Foster, a company that has helped local buyers and sellers reach their homeownership goals for more than 45 years.”

Burke holds a Bachelor of Science degree from East Carolina University, in Greenville, N.C. She resides in Chesapeake along with her fiancé, Kevin, and daughter.

For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.