Long & Foster Real Estate is proud to announce that Robert Walker, a sales agent with the Strawberry Street sales office, has received the 2020 Rising Star of the Year Award for the Long & Foster Richmond Region.

“Long & Foster is proud that the Long & Foster Richmond Region has recognized Robert’s many accomplishments and his commitment to the industry during the short period of time he has been in real estate sales. Robert is a true professional, and his dedication to buyers and sellers is a testament to his passion for the real estate business,” said John VanderSyde, manager of the Strawberry Street Sales office. “It’s important to realize that Robert’s abilities allow for recognition at the office level, but to be the top new sales agent for the entire Richmond Region is especially praiseworthy. An exceptional work ethic, organizational skills, attention to detail, and a deep concern for others, are just a few of the attributes Robert possesses which lead to his exceptional performance as the Rising Star of the year. All of us at Strawberry Street recognize what a special accomplishment this is and are thrilled to celebrate in his journey over the past year. We anticipate that his star will continue to shine brightly for years to come.”

“It’s the commitment of agents like Robert 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 50 years, and the talent of professionals like Robert is why we remain the top real estate company in the Mid-Atlantic.”

Long & Foster Real Estate is the nation’s No. 1 real estate company as part of HomeServices of America. For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.