Long & Foster Real Estate, the largest independent residential real estate company in the United States, is proud to announce that Bobby Perkins, a sales agent with the Tri-Cities Southpark office, has received the Donald W. Parr Community Involvement Award from the Southside Virginia Association of Realtors.

This special award was presented to Bobby at the SVAR Annual Awards for Excellence Ceremony held at The Lee Club, Fort Lee, Va., on March 28. This award is given to an individual who is active in the community in areas of school, civic and church activities.

“Long & Foster is proud that the Southside Virginia Association of Realtors has recognized Bobby’s many accomplishments and his commitment to the industry. Bobby is a true professional in the real estate industry, and his dedication to their buyers and sellers is a testament to his passion for the real estate industry,” said Nancy Steinke, manager of the Tri-Cities Southpark office.

Perkins, a professional in the real estate industry for the past 13 years holds the prestigious Graduate, Realtor Institute, Accredited Buyer’s Representative and e-Pro designations of advanced real estate. He lives in Dinwiddie County, Va., with his spouse. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, cooking and spending time with his friends and family.

“It’s the commitment of agents like Bobby that has enabled him to earn an honor such as this one, and we’re proud to have him as part of the Long & Foster family,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “Our company has a reputation of honesty, integrity and best-in-class customer service that spans more than 45 years, and the talent of professionals like Bobby is why we remain the top real estate company in the Mid-Atlantic.”

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