Long & Foster Real Estate, the largest independent residential real estate company in the United States, is pleased to announce that it opened a new office in Henrico County located at 8411 Patterson Ave., Richmond, Va., on June 22. Linda Harris will serve as the managing broker of the new office.

“Long & Foster is committed to growing our presence in the greater Richmond area, and the opening of the Westham Office allows us to increase our footprint and better serve home buyers and sellers throughout the area,” said Scott Shaheen, senior regional vice president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “Additionally, this office will be geared toward seasoned agents who want to take their career to the next level. Linda Harris will provide the leadership, enthusiasm and energy to create a winning environment.”

“I’m thrilled to be launching this new Long & Foster office and leading a team of agents who will have access to the best tools and marketing,” Harris said. “Not only does Long & Foster have excellent brand recognition, but it’s a company that puts its agents and clients first. We’re excited and ready to put our skills to work in the local community.”

Opening this new office aligns with Long & Foster’s plan to expand our ability to provide unparalleled customer service to our buyers and sellers and our continued growth is one of the reasons we are the No. 1 firm in the greater Richmond area, said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate.

“For more than 45 years, Long & Foster has been home to the best-trained, best-equipped real estate agents and leaders in the industry, and we have no doubt that the new Westham office will attract some of the area’s leading real estate agents,” Scott said.

For more information about the Westham office location, contact Harris at 804-822-3220 or linda.harris@lnf.com. For more information on Long & Foster Real Estate, visit www.LongandFoster.com.