Shaun Sterling, a sales associate in Long & Foster Real Estate’s Oceanfront/Coastal office in Virginia Beach, VA, has been honored as one the best real estate agents in Virginia. Sterling was recognized on the 2025 RealTrends Verified list of the nation’s top agents. Sterling earned a place on the list for outstanding performance in 2024, based on individual sales achievements.

Sterling has been an agent for nine years and is recognized for his exceptional marketing skills and outstanding personal service. A lifelong resident of the Eastern Shore, he proudly brings generations of agricultural heritage and a strong background in residential development to his work as an agent. Raised in a multigenerational farming family, Sterling’s early career was deeply rooted in agriculture, which gave him valuable hands-on experience and a profound appreciation for the region’s land and community. His professional journey later expanded into residential project planning and development, where he successfully led initiatives that balanced growth with the preservation of the area’s rural character.

“Long & Foster is proud of Shaun Sterling’s accomplishments and commitment to the industry,” said Patrick Bain, CEO of The Long & Foster Companies, parent company of Long & Foster Real Estate. “Sterling is a true professional who provide best-in-class customer service and the talent of dedicated agents like Sterling is why Long & Foster has been one of the top real estate companies in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic for over 50 years.”

RealTrends is a leader in ranking U.S. residential real estate services firms, agents and teams. The annual rankings recognize the top brokerages, agents and teams by their transaction sides and sales volume.

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