(SeaPRwire) –   RICHMOND, Va., April 10, 2026 — United Real Estate Richmond is celebrating long-time broker and industry leader Eric Lin following his appointment as Director of the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity, an announcement made by Governor Abigail Spanberger as part of the Commonwealth’s new leadership appointments.

Lin, one of the founding agents at United Real Estate Richmond, has been with the brokerage for 11 years and is the recipient of its 2015 “United for the FutURE” award, which recognizes exceptional leadership, service and community impact.

In his new position, Lin will oversee statewide initiatives to support small, women-owned and minority-owned businesses, and strengthen supplier diversity across Virginia, with a focus on education, access to capital and economic opportunity to drive job creation and growth.

Leadership at United Real Estate Richmond emphasized that his appointment reflects the values, professionalism and community dedication fostered within the organization.

“Eric has been a deeply respected professional and an essential member of our team. While we’re saddened to see him step away from our Broker Management Team, we are extremely proud of this well-earned opportunity. His leadership will play a critical role in advancing small business growth and expanding opportunities across the Commonwealth,” stated United Real Estate Richmond CEO & Senior Managing Broker, John S Finn Jr. “Eric has made a lasting impact at United, and we are confident he will continue to lead with purpose and influence on a much broader stage. His impact will extend far beyond our brokerage and into communities across the Commonwealth.”

Governor Spanberger’s announcement named Lin alongside other senior leadership appointments within Virginia’s Commerce and Trade agencies, highlighting the administration’s focus on economic development, housing and inclusive growth.

About United Real Estate | Richmond

United Real Estate Richmond is the largest Black-owned real estate brokerage in Virginia, supporting over 250 affiliated real estate professionals. Founded by John and Jeffery Finn, it has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States, as recognized by Fortune Magazine. For more information: Careers at United | Richmond

About United Real Estate

United Real Estate (United) – a division of United Real Estate Group – was founded to provide solutions for real estate brokers and agents operating in the rapidly evolving real estate brokerage industry. United offers the latest training, marketing and technology tools to agents and brokers under a flat-fee, transaction-based agent commission model. By leveraging the company’s proprietary cloud-based Bullseye Agent & Broker Productivity Platform, United delivers a more profitable outcome for agents and brokers. United Real Estate operates in 37 states with 170 offices and more than 22,250 agents. The company closed over 74,000 transactions and generated $30.3 billion in sales volume in 2025. For more information, visit our official newsroom to access the full press release, multimedia assets and our latest updates at the official United Newsroom.

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John S Finn Jr
United Real Estate Richmond
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(804) 513-5355

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