Long & Foster Real Estate welcomes Paul Schwab to its Oceanfront/Coastal office in Virginia Beach. Schwab will specialize in working with homebuyers and sellers.

“We are very excited and fortunate to have Paul join our team of highly trained professionals,” said Tina Holt, manager of the Oceanfront/Coastal office. “The combination of Long & Foster and Paul’s unique skills and knowledge will no doubt provide the highest level of service to local buyers and sellers.”

Schwab 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, mentor-style programs, techniques for prospecting and working with buyers and sellers, skills for negotiating and more. Schwab holds membership in the Hampton Roads Realtors Association.

“I have been and always will be a people person,” said Schwab.  “Years in auto sales and finance has left me with a lot of solid people who enjoy the way I handle business. My goal is to help people find exactly what pleases them the most. After a successful sales career in the automobile industry I have come to learn that I really like dealing with people. I have made a lot of friends over the years by simply helping others.”

“The dynamics of today’s residential real estate market are constantly changing. Participating in our Success Path program has provided Paul with the right tools to meet those changing dynamics,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “We welcome Paul to Long & Foster, a company that has helped local buyers and sellers reach their homeownership goals for over 50 years.”

 Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, Schwab was raised in Gates, North Carolina. Schwab enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, Amber and his father, who lives nearby. Schwab also has an older brother who lives in Camden, North Carolina.

In his free time, Schwab enjoys playing golf and cooking. He and his girlfriend also provide catering and bartending services to private parties.

Long & Foster Real Estate is the nation’s No. 1 real estate company as part of HomeServices of America. For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.