Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., the largest independent residential real estate company in the United States, welcomes Laura Ward-Moran to its Bel Air Central office, in Bel Air, Md. Ward-Moran will specialize in working with homebuyers and sellers.

“We are very excited and fortunate to have Laura join us,” said Tom Coard, manager of the Bel Air Central office, “and look forward to the high-quality of service to consumers that she has built a reputation and career around.”

Ward-Moran is grateful for the mentorship opportunity she has received through the Bel Air Central office with Office Manager Tom Coard, Branch Administrator Francie Yates and Licensed Agent Sharon Dorsch. The mentorship covers contracts, agency, prospecting, business planning, finance and working with buyers and sellers. Ward-Moran holds membership in the Harford County Association of Realtors.

“Growing up in Harford County, and successfully building and operating two local businesses, along with a life-long passion for real estate in our community led me to a career in real estate. I didn’t think twice when choosing a broker. I chose Long & Foster for it’s solid reputation and the proven track record of the longstanding agents who have been affiliated with Long & Foster for decades,” Ward-Moran said.

“We are pleased to welcome Laura to the Long & Foster family,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. “Long & Foster remains an industry leader through its commitment to providing sales associates with the latest and best tools, technology and training. This gives us a competitive edge in the market, and more importantly, allows our sales associates to help more local buyers and sellers reach their homeownership goals.”

Ward-Moran holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Goucher College in Baltimore, Md. She resides in Forest Hill along with her spouse, Steven, and two children. She has operated two successful businesses for 13 years, including The Maryland School of Ballet and Modern Dance, Inc., and Pilates On Main in Bel Air, Md.

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