Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has appointed René Fonseca, a distinguished agent from Long & Foster Real Estate’s McLean office, as a Board Member of the Virginia Real Estate Board. This prestigious appointment recognizes René Fonseca’s exceptional contributions to the real estate industry and his extensive expertise in the field.

René Fonseca, who previously served on the Real Estate Board of Appraisers, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Prior to his successful career in real estate, he had a decorated military career and owned a thriving chain of franchise restaurants. Additionally, he has represented American companies overseas, showcasing his broad understanding of international business. Fluent in both English and Spanish, René Fonseca’s bilingual skills have been instrumental in serving a diverse clientele.

René Fonseca leads The Fonseca Group at Long & Foster, with his wife Deborah DeMoss Fonseca and son Daniel Fonseca. They have consistently gone above and beyond to assist both sellers and buyers in making informed decisions for their families. Their unwavering dedication to exceeding client expectations has earned them a stellar reputation in the industry.

Jackie Thiel, president of Long & Foster Real Estate, expressed her pride in René Fonseca’s appointment, stating, “René’s appointment to the Virginia Real Estate Board is a testament to the impressive work he’s done – both as a real estate agent and in his prior careers – as well as indicative of the exceptional knowledge and expertise he brings to our industry. We’re so proud of him to have earned this opportunity.”

René Fonseca has deep roots in the Northern Virginia, D.C., and Maryland communities, where he has lived, studied, and worked for many years. He is actively involved in Immanuel Bible Church and has dedicated a decade of service to the Board of the Central Union Mission in Washington, D.C., the largest homeless shelter in the nation.

For more information about René Fonseca’s appointment to the Virginia Real Estate Board, please visit the official press release on the Virginia Governor’s website at https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2024/july/name-1029671-en.html. To learn more about Long & Foster, visit LongandFoster.com.