Long & Foster® Real Estate, Inc., the largest independent residential real estate company in the United States, today announced that real estate veteran Lorraine Arora has been named manager of its Springfield and Kingstowne, Va. offices.

Arora joins Long & Foster with over two decades of real estate sales and management experience. She previously served as branch vice president of Coldwell Banker’s Arlington, Va. office.

“I am thrilled that Lorraine is joining the Springfield and Kingstowne offices as our new manager and look forward to seeing her build a lasting and rewarding affiliation with the Long & Foster family – a brand that has for more than 40 years helped buyers and sellers with all of their real estate needs. With her years of experience as a successful agent and manager, I know that Lorraine will excel as she leads the great group of agents in our Springfield and Kingstowne, Va. offices,” said Larry “Boomer” Foster, senior vice president and regional manager of Long & Foster’s Northern Virginia and West Virginia regions.

Arora currently serves on the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors’ board of directors. She is also a Senior Housing Specialist, a Green Certified RE Professional and has earned Accredited Buyer’s Representative and Graduate, REALTOR® Institute certifications.

“We are pleased to announce that Lorraine has joined our team of highly-trained professionals,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. “As the No. 1 brokerage in the Mid-Atlantic region, we operate with an agent-first mentality, and Lorraine recognizes and embraces that philosophy to the fullest. We look forward to the energetic leadership and strong management skills she will bring to our Springfield and Kingstowne, Va. offices.”