Long & Foster Real Estate welcomes Magalys Dones to its Oceanfront/Coastal office in Virginia Beach, VA. Dones will specialize in working with homebuyers and sellers.

“We are very excited and fortunate to have Magalys join our team of highly trained professionals,” said Tina Holt, manager of the Oceanfront/Coastal office. “The combination of Long & Foster and Magalys unique skills and knowledge will no doubt provide the highest level of service to local buyers and sellers.”

Dones is participating in Long & Foster’s Success Path program, which offers extensive training and resources for agents at any stage of their career. The program’s curriculum includes tools for agents to build their business, mentor-style programs, techniques for prospecting and working with buyers and sellers, skills for negotiating and more. Dones holds membership in the Hampton Roads Realtors Association.

“I was looking to join a firm that truly cared about helping others and where I was not just a number. I truly want to help individuals and families find that perfect house they will call home. Exceptional customer service and caring is very important to me and Long and Foster’s culture does just that.,” Dones said.

“The dynamics of today’s residential real estate market are constantly changing. Participating in our Success Path program has provided Magalys with the right tools to meet those changing dynamics,” said Patrick Bain, CEO and president of The Long & Foster Companies. “We welcome Magalys to Long & Foster, a company that has helped local buyers and sellers reach their homeownership goals for over 50 years.”

Dones is originally from Puerto Rico and has had the joy of growing up between Puerto Rico and New Jersey. She earned her Technical Support Certificate from the Chubb Institute in New Jersey and now serves as Vice President at KD Shipyard Repairs. Before this role, she spent many rewarding years in healthcare with Sentara.

Happily married to her husband Edwin for 37 years, Dones feels lucky to have two amazing daughters, Kamila and Kasandra.

In her free time, Dones loves to get her hands dirty in the garden, enjoy the excitement of drag racing, and relax with her family. She also has a passion for traveling and trying out new foods and cultures, always eager for the next adventure.

Long & Foster Real Estate is one of the nation’s top real estate companies as part of HomeServices of America. For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.