Long & Foster Real Estate has been awarded the Website Quality Certification (WQC) from Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^®, a global community of 550 high quality independent real estate firms in 70 countries. The certification was presented in recognition of excellence in website design, content and functionality.

Long & Foster’s website, LongandFoster.com, received high marks in a variety of critical areas relating to website performance, including usability, design, content, interactivity, customer service and mobile responsiveness. The evaluation was conducted by Virtual Results, LLC, a real estate internet and social marketing firm selected by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® to review the websites of participating members.

The specific measurements for the WQC are updated each year to reflect the most current online marketing strategies, as well as evolving consumer preferences. Companies must be re-certified every two years to maintain the certification.

“We’re honored to be recognized by LeadingRE for our website’s design, content and functionality,” said Jeffrey S. Detwiler, chief executive officer of The Long & Foster Companies, parent company of Long & Foster Real Estate. “Our team continually works to enhance the site, ensuring that it’s easier than ever for consumers to start their real estate search, see multiple automated valuation models for their home in one place, connect with professionals and find a place to call home.”

With a global membership that spans six continents, LeadingRE connects more than 550 firms and 150,000 sales associates who produce over 1.3 million real estate transactions each year. As a member of LeadingRE, Long & Foster provides a quality real estate experience, global marketing reach and access to top real estate professionals in virtually any market worldwide.

“We are delighted to recognize the 102 companies that earned the WQC this year. These firms provide consumers with essential resources relating to home buying and selling through thoughtfully designed websites with up-to-the-minute housing information. As local leaders, they also provide a unique level of local market insights and first-hand community information,” said Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® President/CEO Paul Boomsma.

Long & Foster is the nation’s No. 1 real estate company as part of HomeServices of America.

For more information about Long & Foster, visit LongandFoster.com.