Daniel Dennis appointed president and chief executive officer of Long and Foster

Daniel Dennis has been named president and chief executive officer of Long and Foster Companies, succeeding Patrick Bain following a planned leadership transition.

FTMQ Real Estate, written by our newsroom5 October 2026 at 23:190 views

HousingWire Agent and RISMedia reported on Monday that Long and Foster Companies has named Daniel Dennis as its new president and chief executive officer. He replaces Patrick Bain, who is stepping down from the firm. [1][2]

HousingWire Agent and RISMedia both report that Bain is ending a 16-year career with the 55-year-old brokerage firm. Bain served as president and chief executive officer for the past three and a half years, according to HousingWire Agent. [1][2]

HousingWire Agent reported that Bain disclosed his plans to depart earlier in the year, which allowed the company to conduct a formal search process. Bain and Dennis will collaborate during an executive transition period, HousingWire Agent and RISMedia both report. [1][2]

HousingWire Agent noted that Dennis is returning to the HomeServices of America network. RISMedia added that Dennis brings more than two decades of brokerage, luxury, and national real estate industry experience to the leadership position. [1][2]

Daniel Dennis has been appointed president and CEO of Long and Foster Companies.
Patrick Bain is stepping down after a 16-year tenure with the company.
Bain served as president and CEO for the past three and a half years.
Dennis and Bain will work together during a planned leadership transition.

Sources

Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.

[1]Daniel Dennis named Long and Foster president and CEOHousingWire Agent, 16h ago (the report this story comes from)
[2]Long & Foster Names Daniel Dennis President & CEORISMedia, 18h ago
[3]Long & Foster names Daniel Dennis as new CEOThe Business Journals, 17h ago
[4]Daniel Dennis named Long and Foster president and CEOHousingWire, 16h ago
[5]Daniel Dennis returns to HomeServices fold after 16 yearsInman Real Estate News, 15h ago
[6]Long & Foster taps RE/MAX exec as new CEOVirginia Business, 15h ago
[7]New leader takes the reins at Long & FosterRealEstateNews.com, 16h ago

Background

[8]Daniel Dennis on Wikipedia
[9]Vince Foster on Wikipedia

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