Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., the largest independent residential real estate company in the United States, welcomes Steve Adams to its Hanover office, in Mechanicsville, Va. Adams will specialize in working with homebuyers and sellers.

“We are very excited and fortunate to have Steve join our team of highly trained professionals,” said Jack Torza, manager of the Hanover and Bay River offices. “The combination of Long & Foster and Steve’s unique skills and knowledge will no doubt provide the highest level of service to local buyers and sellers.”

Adams successfully completed Long & Foster’s Star Builders program, an extensive training course for newly licensed sales associates, as well as associates returning to the field of real estate. The program’s curriculum covers contracts, agency, prospecting, business planning, finance and working with buyers and sellers. Adams holds membership in the Richmond Association of Realtors.

“I came to Long & Foster because of the great programs they offer to my customers and clients. With my skills, and the tools that are available to me through the company, I am assured to become a successful part of the Hanover Long & Foster Team,” Adams said.

“The dynamics of today’s residential real estate market are constantly changing. Completing our Star Builders program has provided Steve with the right tools to meet those changing dynamics,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “We welcome Steve to Long & Foster, a company that has helped local buyers and sellers reach their homeownership goals for more than 45 years.”

Steve resides in Aylett, Va., and has been a member of the Hanover community for more than 20 years. He has one daughter who currently attends JMU and will graduate in the year 2016.

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