Long & Foster Real Estate is proud to announce that Jo Cross, managing broker of the company’s Chesapeake office, has received the Code of Ethics Award for 2016 from the Hampton Roads Realtor Association.

This award recognizes a Realtor member for their integrity and adherence to the professional standards in the real estate industry. Cross has been active in the association for many years and has served as chairman of the Professional Standards Committee where she has provided leadership, training and education to the members of the association.

“Long & Foster is proud that the Hampton Roads Realtor Association has recognized Jo’s commitment to professionalism and her commitment to the industry. She is a dedicated leader within her office and our company; her knowledge and enthusiasm for high standards is a testimonial to her professional career,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate.

Cross has been active in Virginia real estate for the past 37 years. She has been recognized with numerous awards and recognition, including Sales Manager of the Year by the Hampton Roads Realtor Association and Broker of the Year by the Virginia Association of Realtors.

“It’s the dedication of individuals like Jo that has enabled her to earn an honor such as this one, and we’re proud to have her as part of the Long & Foster family,” said Jackie Thiel, senior vice president of general brokerage operations. “Our company has a reputation of honesty, integrity and best-in-class customer service that spans 45 years, and it’s because of our exceptional and talented professionals that we remain the top real estate company in the Mid-Atlantic.”

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