Long & Foster Expanded Realty Services Into North Carolina
The Mid-Atlantic brokerage has extended its presence into North Carolina, reaching buyers and sellers in four major regional markets.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Commercial
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Long & Foster Real Estate has officially expanded its brokerage operations into North Carolina. The firm is now representing clients across the Charlotte, Triangle, Triad, and Outer Banks regions.
Why it matters
This move connects North Carolina real estate transactions to a broader international network, aiming to provide local agents and clients with expanded global exposure. It builds upon the company's existing reach, which spans over 200 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
The brokerage now serves Charlotte, the Triangle, the Triad, and the Outer Banks. This expansion utilizes the Forbes Global Properties network, which currently operates in more than 600 locations across 39 countries.
The players
Long & Foster Real Estate
A brokerage maintaining more than 200 offices across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
Forbes Global Properties
An invitation-only international network of real estate brokerages operating in 39 countries.
The details
Long & Foster achieved this growth by leveraging its membership in Forbes Global Properties, an invitation-only network of brokerages it joined in 2022. By integrating into this international ecosystem, the company intends to pair local market expertise in North Carolina with global marketing resources for luxury and residential properties.
Timeline
Long & Foster joined the Forbes Global Properties network in 2022.
The North Carolina expansion officially took effect on September 23, 2026.
The Home Front
This development follows a trend of regional brokerages seeking to align with global luxury networks to bolster their market reach. It highlights how local real estate firms are increasingly leveraging international branding to attract high-end buyers in competitive housing markets.
If you are planning to buy or sell a home in one of these four North Carolina markets, you may soon see more international listing exposure for your property. Consult with a local, licensed real estate agent to understand how these updated brokerage resources might affect your specific transaction.
The takeaway
The arrival of this brokerage in the state marks a new expansion phase for its existing Mid-Atlantic footprint. Homeowners should track how this change affects local marketing strategies for luxury residential listings in the Charlotte, Triangle, Triad, and Outer Banks regions.
Further reading
To learn more about how shifts in brokerage networks influence local markets, visit the Commercial section.
More information
For more details on the firm's reach, visit the Long and Foster company website.
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