Long & Foster Real Estate, the largest privately-owned 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 Legislative Award from the Southside Virginia Association of Realtors.

This special award was presented to Perkins at the SVAR Annual Awards for Excellence Ceremony held at The Lee Club in Fort Lee, Va., on March 19. This award is given to a Realtor who participates passionately in local, state or national government issues.

“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 14 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 and enjoys hunting, fishing, cooking and spending time with his friends and family in his spare time.

“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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