Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., the largest independent residential real estate company in the United States, is pleased to announce that Cindy Jez, vice president of New Homes, was recently awarded the Life Membership Award by the Richmond Association of Realtors. Jez serves as a member of the RAR Board of Directors and was previously chairman of the Communications Committee. In addition, she has served on the board of directors for the Home Building Association of Richmond.

This award recognizes a Realtor member who has provided outstanding service to the Association in the promotion of integrity and honor among fellow Realtors and support of the ideals and aspirations of the real estate profession for 30 or more years.

“Long & Foster is proud that the Richmond Association of Realtors has recognized Cindy’s many accomplishments and her commitment to the industry. Her leadership has long been recognized within our company, and for Cindy to be further recognized by her peers within our industry is a testament to her passion for the real estate industry,” said Scott Shaheen, senior vice president of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

This award was presented at the Richmond Association of Realtors’ board of directors meeting on April 23. For more information about Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., visit www.longandfoster.com.