Long and Foster Real Estate
Real Estate10001+ Employees
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. operates in the real estate sector with a primary emphasis on residential property transactions, supported by a wider family of affiliated services. It is described as the No. 1 privately owned residential real estate company in the United States and sits within The Long & Foster Companies, whose other units include financing, insurance, settlement services, property management, and corporate real estate support. The company maintains a broad footprint with offices across seven states in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast region plus Washington, DC, and serves a large network of agents working with buyers and sellers. Long & Foster is a founding affiliate of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, a global network that also encompasses Luxury Portfolio International. Beyond its residential focus, the firm operates a commercial real estate business as part of its overall activity. In June 2026, Richard Bridges was named managing broker of the Reston, Virginia office, signaling ongoing leadership appointments within the organization.