Long & Foster® Real Estate, the largest independent residential real estate company in the United States, is now ranked No. 2 in closed volume in the state of Delaware. Of comparable size firms, the company is the fastest-growing real estate firm in the state.

In 2013, Long & Foster’s transactions and settled volume both increased by more than 40 percent in the state, while sales volume has increased by more than 55 percent. Additionally, the number of homes sold by Long & Foster in Delaware increased by more than 72 percent in 2013, and in New Castle County alone, the company doubled the number of transactions compared to the previous year.

“We are very proud of Long & Foster’s success in Delaware in 2013,” said Gary A. Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “This year, not only are we the fastest growing real estate company in the state, including in New Castle County and Greenville, we’re also the No. 1 real estate company in Sussex County.”

“We couldn’t be more proud of our highly trained real estate professionals in Delaware,” Scott said. “With the best-trained, best-equipped agents, Long & Foster will continue to help Delaware buyers and sellers reach their homeownership goals.”

As Long & Foster heads into 2014 and beyond, the company is focused on becoming the dominant broker across the entire state of Delaware, from Brandywine Hundred to Bethany Beach. Long & Foster will continue its expansion in New Castle County and has plans to add new offices in Kent County and possibly other key locations in Delaware.

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