Richmond, VA, August 10, 2026 – Mike Barber has joined Long & Foster Real Estate at its Strawberry Street office in Richmond, Virginia. Barber is a Senior Real Estate Specialist® and will be working with homebuyers and sellers at all levels of the housing process.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Mike to our team of highly trained professionals,” said John VanderSyde, managing broker of the Strawberry Street office. “Mike’s life experiences and expertise in healthcare are a perfect fit for our office and the clients we support. The combination of Long & Foster and Mike’s unique skills and knowledge will no doubt provide the highest level of service to all our local buyers and sellers.”

Barber 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, mentoring programs, techniques for prospecting and working with buyers and sellers, skills for negotiating and more. Barber holds membership in the Richmond Association of Realtors and has his SRES® – Senior Real Estate Specialist® – designation.

“I met John at the Strawberry Street office a few times. It seemed like a great fit for me – they have the location, broker support, and the business tools I was looking for in a brokerage,” Barber said.

After a long career in healthcare, Mike chose real estate as his next meaningful adventure. A Richmond resident since 2020, he brings a personable, patient and people-focused approach to every client relationship. As a Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®), Mike has a special passion for helping seniors and their families navigate downsizing and many of life’s transitions. He also loves working closely with clients at all stages of life. Whatever your real estate goals, Mike is ready to listen, guide and help you move confidently into your next chapter.

“Today’s residential real estate market is constantly changing. Participating in our Success Path program has provided Mike with the right tools to meet those changing dynamics,” said Patrick Bain, CEO and president of The Long & Foster Companies, parent company of Long & Foster Real Estate.

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