The Washington Business Journal has again named Long & Foster Real Estate, the largest privately owned residential real estate company in the United States, 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 2015 metro-area sales volume.

“It’s a tremendous honor to be recognized by the Washington Business Journal as the top residential real estate company in the greater D.C. area,” said Jeffrey S. Detwiler, president and chief operating officer of The Long & Foster Companies. “These rankings highlight the dedication that Long & Foster and our associates have in supporting our clients in achieving their real estate dreams and in providing personalized service to each customer.”

Larry “Boomer” Foster and Gary Scott, presidents of Long & Foster Real Estate, shared Detwiler’s excitement for the recognition.

“Honors like this highlight the value of the wealth of knowledge, integrity and professionalism our team of experts has in support of Long & Foster’s mission to deliver buyers and sellers the total homeownership experience,” Scott and Foster said. “For nearly 50 years, Long & Foster has been home to the best-trained, best-equipped real estate agents and leaders 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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