Long & Foster facts for kids

Long & Foster Real Estate is a big company that helps people buy, sell, and rent homes. It's part of a larger group called The Long & Foster Companies. This group is owned by HomeServices of America, which is one of the largest real estate companies in the United States. They offer many services to make buying or selling a home easier.

How Long & Foster Started

Long & Foster Real Estate was started in 1968 by two friends, P. Wesley "Wes" Foster Jr. and Henry "Hank" Long. Wes Foster focused on helping families buy and sell homes. Hank Long worked with bigger businesses and properties.

After 11 years, in July 1979, Wes Foster became the only owner of the company. He also became its main leader, known as the CEO and chairman. Wes Foster had worked in real estate since 1963, learning a lot about building and selling homes. He passed away in March 2023.

What Long & Foster Does

The Long & Foster Companies is the main company for several businesses. These include Long & Foster Real Estate, which helps with buying and selling homes. They also have companies for home loans (Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC) and insurance (Long & Foster Insurance).

Other parts of the company help with home inspections, managing rental properties, and even finding vacation homes. Long & Foster Real Estate is also part of a big worldwide network of real estate experts called Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. This network includes a special group for luxury homes.

Long & Foster has more than 7,000 agents and employees. They work in over 100 offices across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast parts of the United States. In September 2017, Berkshire Hathaway's HomeServices of America bought Long & Foster.

Where Long & Foster Operates

Long & Foster has offices and agents in many states. These include Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.

The company offers many services to help people with real estate. They help with buying and selling homes, including new houses and land. They also provide services for getting home loans, title services, and home insurance. Other services include home inspections, moving help, property management, vacation rentals, and services for businesses that are moving.