Expands company’s presence in New Castle County, Del.
R.T. Christopher, branch manager with Long & Foster Real Estate’s Greenville, Del., office, is pleased to announce that leading real estate team The Mottola Group and its founder Stephen Mottola have joined the Long & Foster family. The Mottola Group, which is ranked as one of the top real estate teams in the country by The Wall Street Journal and REAL Trends, Inc. (based on 2012 sales figures), will operate under the Long & Foster brand at the company’s Greenville, Del., office going forward.
“I’ve known Stephen for nearly 30 years, having worked with him as both a competitor and a colleague, and I’m thrilled to welcome him and his team to the Long & Foster family,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “At Long & Foster, we strive to bring together the best professionals in the real estate business—all in an effort to help our clients accomplish their homeownership dreams—and I’m confident that with Stephen and The Mottola Group now a key part of our company and R.T. leading the charge, we’ll find further success in the business.
“Additionally, buyers and sellers in the Delaware and Pennsylvania real estate market will now get even more opportunities to work with a family-owned and operated company that’s not only the No. 1 independent real estate company in the United States, but also maintains deep ties to the local community.”
Mottola and his team of more than 20 licensed agents come to Long & Foster from a competing firm, where they built a reputation for helping clients to make wise real estate investments. They specialize in general residential and luxury properties, as well as new construction homes, and provide remodeling and interior design advice, thanks to Mottola’s expertise in those areas. Additionally, the team brings a vast knowledge of the Delaware market, including the area’s resorts and beaches, as well as the Pennsylvania markets of Chester County, Delaware County and Philadelphia. The Mottola Group also partners with individuals in the shore communities of Stone Harbor and Avalon, N.J., ensuring their clients receive exceptional service throughout the Tri-State area.
“The Mottola Group is well known and well respected in our community, and having worked with Stephen for much of my career, I know that he and his team will make a great addition to our Long & Foster family here in Greenville,” said Christopher, who joined Long & Foster in December 2012. “With our combined commitment to the local market and the strength of the Long & Foster brand, we’ll be able to build upon and expand the already high quality of support and services we offer home buyers and sellers in New Castle County and the surrounding communities.”
Mottola shared Christopher’s excitement at working together again, and he explained that Long & Foster’s commitment to its real estate agents and their communities, as well as the company’s leading position in the marketplace, attracted him the organization.
“Long & Foster is known for its unparalleled customer service and exceptional real estate professionals, and all of us at The Mottola Group are excited to join a firm that’s known for helping home buyers and sellers to accomplish their dreams,” Mottola said. “We’re ready to take advantage of all that Long & Foster has to offer, including its exclusive affiliation with Christie’s International Real Estate, and we’re certain our clients will benefit tremendously from the additional training, marketing and technology support we’ll gain through Long & Foster.”
Mottola, who’s worked in real estate for more than 25 years, is a lifetime member of the New Castle County Board of REALTOR’s “Million Dollar Sales Club” and has received numerous awards for his real estate accomplishments during his career. He is an active member of his community and volunteers on several boards, including St. Francis Hospital, East Side Charter School and Friends of Wilmington Parks (Brandywine Park). He also maintains strong relationships with area businesses and government agencies within the community, which have supported his instrumental contribution in the redevelopment of the Riverfront Wilmington area.
Over the past few years, Long & Foster has focused on becoming the leading real estate company in the state of Delaware and in 2013 its business grew significantly, allowing the company to secure the No. 2 position for sales volume across the state. The addition of The Mottola Group furthers Long & Foster’s efforts to expand its services in Delaware and helps ensure more comprehensive coverage from Brandywine Hundred to Bethany Beach.
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