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Real estate across the capital region

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Confidently.

Buy, sell, and invest across Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC, and West Virginia with an advocate who puts your goals first.

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ExcellentBased on 15 Google reviews

01 Licensed across VA, MD, DC & WV

02 Managing Broker, Long & Foster Reston

03 More than 20 years of experience

How we help

One thoughtful strategy for every kind of move.

Clear advice, responsive communication, and hands-on guidance from the first conversation through closing.

01

Buy

See the whole picture before you make an offer—from financing and neighborhoods to inspections and negotiations.

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Sell

Position your home with purposeful preparation, informed pricing, and marketing built to earn attention.

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Invest

Evaluate opportunities with a practical lens and a long-term plan that fits your goals.

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Where we work

Local context, across state lines.

A connected regional practice for people whose lives and opportunities cross the greater DC market.

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Richard Bridges, Managing Broker of Long & Foster Reston and team lead of BRIDGES RE

Meet your advocate

Experience that stays personal.

Richard “Dick” Bridges brings more than two decades of sales, coaching, and leadership experience to every move. As Managing Broker of Long & Foster’s Reston office, he remains grounded in a simple idea: clients should feel informed, protected, and heard.

  • Direct, responsive communication
  • Guidance across buying, selling, relocation, and investing
  • Licensed across Virginia, Maryland, DC, and West Virginia

Client stories

Trusted where it matters most.

Real experiences from clients who trusted Richard to guide an important move, explain the details, and advocate for their goals.

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James Steele8 months ago
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★★★★★
I recently move to Maryland for a new job. We reached out to Richard blindly and were super impressed.
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Joel Parodi7 months ago
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★★★★★
Richard Bridges has made the horror of buying your first house and all the paperwork and politics of it, the easiest process ever.
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Mark Taggart-Perez8 months ago
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★★★★★
I just bought my first house thanks to Richard! If you are unsure about who to turn to for your next home search, look no further!!!
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Practical guidance

Start with a clearer view.

Straightforward resources for the decisions that come before, during, and after a move.

Buying

The first-time buyer’s roadmap

A calm, step-by-step look at financing, touring, offers, and closing.

Selling

What to do before you list

How to prioritize preparation without overspending on the wrong projects.

Relocation

Moving across the DC region

Plan around commute, lifestyle, timing, and the realities of a multi-state search.

Begin a conversation

Ready to make your next move?

Tell us what you’re planning. You’ll get a thoughtful next step—not a hard sell.