Long & Foster Real Estate, the largest independent residential real estate company in the United States, has announced the affiliation of MaryAnn Modano as a sales associate in its Avalon office, located at 2997 Dune Dr., in Avalon, N.J.

“We are excited to announce MaryAnn Modano has joined our team of highly-trained professionals,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “As the No. 1 brokerage in the Mid-Atlantic region, we operate with an agent-first mentality. We look forward to the energetic partnership MaryAnn has created by deciding to join the industry-leading Avalon office and our company.”

Modano specializes in working with first-time home buyers and clients looking for a luxury or second home property at the Jersey Shore. Modano also enjoys helping families find the perfect vacation rental to make lasting seashore memories.

Modano has been a resident of Cape May County since 1972. She obtained her real estate license in 1988 and started her career in Ventnor, Margate and Longport, New Jersey. She moved to the 7 Mile Island, Avalon/Stone Harbor area to continue her career in 1995. Modano’s personal knowledge of the area along with her love of the shore and passion for helping people achieve their real estate dreams is her foundation for a successful career in real estate. She is married and has two children.

“Long & Foster continues to lead the way with cutting-edge tools and technology, which attracts top real estate professionals such as MaryAnn,” explained Michael Mavromates, manager of Long & Foster’s Avalon office. “With the best-trained, best-equipped agents, Long & Foster continues to help Avalon, Stone Harbor, Wildwood Crest, Longport and Margate area buyers and sellers reach their homeownership goals.”

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