Lori McCarren, a sales associate with Long & Foster Real Estate’s Roanoke office, has earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representative designation.

Awarded by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council, an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors, the Accredited Buyer’s Representative designation recognizes that McCarren has a unique knowledge of homebuyers, their needs and how to best serve them. It also showcases McCarren’s understanding of the latest homebuying issues and trends, and ensures she has exclusive resources to share with her clients, providing them with a greater competitive edge in today’s market.

“Lori’s pursuit of the Accredited Buyer’s Representative designation is an example of her desire to excel in buyer representation as she continues to grow all aspects of being her professional best,” said Bitsy Davis, manager of the Roanoke/Botetourt offices.

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