Long & Foster Real Estate, the largest family-owned residential real estate company in the United States, welcomes Jean Miersch to its Avalon office, in Avalon, N.J. Miersch will specialize in working with homebuyers and sellers.

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

Miersch, a resident of Stone Harbor, has joined the Blue Homes Group of the Long & Foster Avalon office. She is the owner of Find the Words, LLC, which provides writing and social media services for area residents and businesses. Prior to beginning her real estate career, Miersch spent several years serving as the director for the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce.

Also, a part-time writer, Miersch’s columns, Outdoor Entertaining and Seven Mile State of Mind, are regularly featured in the popular local publication, Seven Mile Times. Miersch has a successful background as a local business owner and has proven leadership skills. She is focused on transitioning her skills and knowledge into her full-time real estate career.

“We are pleased to welcome Jean to the Long & Foster family,” said Terry Spahr, regional manager of Long & Foster Real Estate’s coastal region. “Our commitment to our agents and their clients is a top priority, which has enabled us to grow to become the place where more and more of the most innovative, successful and talented agents, like Jean, choose to call home.”

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