Long & Foster Real Estate has appointed Richard Bridges as managing broker of its Reston, Virginia, office. Bridges brings more than 20 years of real estate leadership experience to the role, having served as a broker, team leader, coach and trainer throughout the Northern Virginia market. Most recently, he held a leadership position with a major regional brokerage, where he oversaw agent development initiatives focused on recruiting, coaching and technology adoption. 

“Richard’s passion for helping agents succeed, combined with his extensive leadership experience, makes him an outstanding addition to Long & Foster,” said Patrick Bain, president and CEO of The Long & Foster Companies, parent company of Long & Foster Real Estate. “Throughout his career, Richard has focused on developing talent, building strong teams and creating opportunities for agents to grow their businesses. Those qualities align closely with our values and commitment to delivering an exceptional All-Inclusive Real Estate Experience for consumers.” 

As managing broker, Bridges will oversee the Reston office’s sales associates, providing coaching, business development support, professional guidance and leadership while helping agents leverage the full range of resources available through Long & Foster and its family of companies. 

“Richard is a proven leader who understands what agents need to thrive in today’s market,” said Athena Petersen, senior vice president and regional manager for Long & Foster’s Northern Virginia and West Virginia regions. “His real estate experience, coupled with his forward-thinking approach to technology and business growth, will bring tremendous value to our agents and the customers they serve.” 

Bridges began his real estate career in 2006 and has built and led successful teams, developed coaching and mentoring programs, and trained agents at every stage of their careers. He’s licensed in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia and previously served as a real estate instructor. 

“Long & Foster has an incredible reputation for supporting agents and delivering exceptional service to customers,” Bridges said. “I’m excited to join a company that invests so heavily in agent success and provides the tools, services and leadership needed to help agents grow. I look forward to working alongside the talented professionals in Reston and helping them achieve their goals.” 

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