Recognition highlights emerging leaders transforming the future of real estate
Ava Marvastian, a leading Realtor with Long & Foster Real Estate in its One Bethesda office, has been named to Inman’s 2026 Future Leaders in Real Estate list. This annual award recognizes the industry’s most promising under-40 professionals for their leadership, innovation and contributions to the future of real estate.
“This recognition is incredibly meaningful because it reflects the journey, relationships and trust that helped build my business,” said Marvastian. “Real estate has allowed me to combine my passion for design and helping people into work that truly makes a difference in my clients’ lives.”
With a background spanning architecture, construction project management and property sales, Marvastian brings a multidimensional perspective that blends design expertise with a highly personalized client experience. Inspired by her family’s involvement in large-scale development projects, she studied architecture. She developed a deep understanding of construction, design and property value that now informs her work with consumers and developers alike. Her ability to bridge design vision with buyer expectations has positioned her as a trusted resource in the new construction.
Marvastian built her business from the ground up, initially working with rental clients to deepen her understanding of the market and client needs while refining her communication and negotiation skills. Since launching her career, she has earned Rookie of the Year recognition, ranked among the top solo agents by gross commission income in Montgomery County, and been named a top-producing agent by sales volume within her office. Fluent in Farsi, she also plays a vital role in supporting international clients and helping them feel confident and informed throughout the process.
“Ava brings such a unique combination of professionalism, creativity and empathy to her business,” said Kenneth Fagan, senior vice president and regional manager at Long & Foster Real Estate. “She genuinely cares about helping people succeed and making clients feel confident through every step of the process. Watching her grow her business so thoughtfully and intentionally has been incredibly rewarding, and this recognition is very well deserved.”
“Ava exemplifies the next generation of real estate leadership through her innovation, professionalism and commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience,” said Patrick Bain, CEO and president of The Long & Foster Companies, parent company of Long & Foster Real Estate. “Her ability to combine deep market knowledge with a people-first approach reflects the values and culture that continue to set Long & Foster apart.”
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