Margaret Wade has been named as Long & Foster Real Estate’s No. 1 agent for 2025 by sales volume, achieving $75 million in total sales in the past year. A trusted real estate professional with more than 20 years at Long & Foster’s Grove office in Richmond, Va., Wade is widely recognized for her exceptional marketing expertise and unwavering commitment to personalized service. She has been affiliated with the Grove office since the start of her career and remains an active member of the Richmond Association of Realtors.
Wade’s performance has consistently set the benchmark for excellence. She ranked as the No. 1 individual agent in Long & Foster’s Richmond region from 2019 through 2025 and is now the top individual agent by sales volume across the company’s entire footprint, spanning North Carolina to New Jersey. She was also named the No. 1 individual agent in the Richmond MLS for 2025 and the top individual agent in the City of Richmond.
While Wade serves clients throughout the greater Richmond region, she has built a particularly strong presence in the Near West End, including Libbie & Grove, Westhampton and Windsor Farms, where she has been the area’s No. 1 agent for the past eight years.
“I am incredibly grateful to my clients for placing their trust in me during one of the most important decisions of their lives,” Wade said. “It’s a privilege to guide them through the process, and I’m thankful for the relationships we’ve built along the way.”
“Margaret’s accomplishments are nothing short of extraordinary, and we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate her,” said Dawn Bradley, senior vice president and regional manager for Long & Foster in Richmond. “She brings a rare blend of professionalism, grace and dedication to every client she serves. We’re so grateful she has chosen to build her remarkable career with Long & Foster.”
“Margaret’s success is a reflection of her steadfast commitment to putting people first: a core value that defines who we, at Long & Foster, are as a company,” said Patrick Bain, CEO and president of The Long & Foster Companies, parent company of Long & Foster Real Estate. “Her ability to deliver exceptional results while building lasting relationships exemplifies the very best of our organization.”
“As Margaret’s managing broker, I’ve had the privilege of seeing firsthand the care, hard work and integrity she brings every single day,” said Paul Collins, who leads Long & Foster’s Grove office. “Margaret sets the standard not only through her results, but also through the way she supports her clients and colleagues. Her success is well-earned, and it’s been an honor to be part of her journey.”
Beyond her impressive sales achievements, Wade is highly regarded by clients, colleagues and leadership alike for the meaningful impact she has across the communities she serves. Long & Foster is one of the nation’s top real estate companies as part of HomeServices of America. To learn more, visit LongandFoster.com.