Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., the largest independent residential real estate company in the United States, is pleased to announce that Christina Royal, managing broker of Virginia Properties, was recently awarded the Life Membership Award by the Richmond Association of Realtors.

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. Royal has served as chairman of the RAR Grievance Committee and has been an instructor for Principles of Real Estate since 1988.

“Long & Foster is proud that the Richmond Association of Realtors has recognized Christina’s many accomplishments and her commitment to the industry. Her leadership has long been recognized within our company, and for Christina to be further recognized by her peers within our industry is a testament to her commitment to the 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.