Long & Foster
| Company type | Division |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real estate |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Founder | P. Wesley "Wes" Foster Jr., Henry "Hank" Long |
| Fate | Acquired by HomeServices of America (2017) |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | Mid-Atlantic and Northeast United States (Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., West Virginia) |
Key people | P. Wesley "Wes" Foster Jr. (founder, former CEO and chairman; deceased 2023) |
| Products | Residential and commercial real estate services, mortgage lending, title and closing services, insurance products and home warranties, home inspection services, moving assistance, property management, vacation rentals, corporate real estate services |
Number of employees | 7000+ |
| Parent | HomeServices of America |
Long & Foster Real Estate functions as part of The Long & Foster Companies, which is a division of HomeServices of America—recognized as one of the largest integrated real estate service providers within the United States.
History
Established in 1968 by P. Wesley "Wes" Foster Jr. alongside Henry "Hank" Long, the company originally divided its focus between residential and commercial real estate under the two founders. In 1979, Foster assumed full ownership and led the organization as CEO and chairman until his death in March 2023. His involvement in real estate began in 1963, evolving from roles in sales management to founding Long & Foster.
Overview
The Long & Foster Companies include various subsidiaries such as Long & Foster Real Estate, Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC, Long & Foster Insurance, Mid-States Title, HomeServices Property Management, Insight Home Inspections, Long & Foster Vacation Rentals, and Corporate Real Estate Services.
Long & Foster Real Estate maintains affiliations with Forbes Global Properties and holds founding membership status in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, along with participation in its Luxury Portfolio International sector.
Employing over 7,000 agents and staff distributed among more than 100 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions, Long & Foster holds a prominent position in these markets. The acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway’s HomeServices of America in September 2017 further broadened the company’s presence across real estate and financial service sectors.
Operations
Operating across Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia, Long & Foster manages multiple offices and agents. Its service offerings cover a wide spectrum including residential and commercial property transactions (covering both existing homes and new developments), land sales, mortgage lending, title and closing services, insurance products and home warranties, home inspection services, moving assistance, property management, vacation rental options, as well as corporate real estate solutions tailored for relocation and business growth initiatives.