Long & Foster Expanded Into North Carolina Real Estate
The brokerage has officially entered the North Carolina market to provide clients with access to an international network.
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 properties across Charlotte, the Triangle, the Triad, and the Outer Banks.
Why it matters
This expansion leverages local expertise by connecting regional agents and clients to an international network. It provides property owners in these markets access to broader marketing resources for luxury and high-end listings.
The brokerage now leverages a network of 600 locations across 39 countries. This scales up from the firm's established footprint of more than 200 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
The players
Long & Foster Real Estate
A brokerage managing over 200 offices that facilitates residential and commercial property transactions.
Forbes Global Properties
An international, invitation-only real estate network operating in 600 locations across 39 countries.
The details
The firm increased its market presence by utilizing its membership in Forbes Global Properties, an invitation-only network of brokerages. This connection aims to bridge regional real estate activity with international luxury property platforms. By entering Charlotte, the Triangle, the Triad, and the Outer Banks, the brokerage intends to offer its existing client base expanded exposure through this established global channel.
Timeline
Long & Foster joined the Forbes Global Properties network in 2022.
The expansion into North Carolina was formalized on September 23, 2026.
Money Landscape
This expansion follows the strategy established by the 2022 membership of Long & Foster in Forbes Global Properties, marking a shift toward international market integration. It reflects a broader trend of regional brokerages seeking to align with global networks to maintain competitiveness.
Property owners in these regions may see changes in how their homes are marketed and positioned to potential international buyers. Consult with a qualified real estate professional to determine if this new brokerage access aligns with your specific financial goals for a property sale.
The takeaway
This expansion aims to link North Carolina properties with an international buyer pool through the Forbes Global Properties network. Homeowners looking to list high-end property may want to review the marketing reach of various brokerages before signing a listing agreement.
Further reading
For more on shifts in the local market, visit Commercial.
More information
Find more details on the firm's service areas at the Long and Foster company website.
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