Long & Foster Real Estate, the nation’s No. 1 independent real estate brand by sales volume, has once again been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as the top residential real estate company in the Washington, D.C., metro area. Long & Foster earned first place on the publication’s annual list, which ranks residential real estate companies by their 2017 metro-area sales volume.

“These rankings show the commitment and focus that Long & Foster and our associates have in supporting clients through the homebuying and selling process, and we’re thrilled to yet again be honored as the best brokerage by the Business Journal,” said Jeffrey S. Detwiler, president and chief executive officer of The Long & Foster Companies.

Larry “Boomer” Foster, president of Long & Foster Real Estate, shared Detwiler’s excitement for the recognition. “This honor recognizes the value of the knowledge and professionalism our team has in support of Long & Foster’s mission to help customers on their journeys home,” Foster said. “For 50 years, Long & Foster has been home to the best-trained, best-equipped real estate agents in the industry, and we will continue to provide unparalleled customer service to our buyers and sellers throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.”

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