Long & Foster Real Estate, the nation’s number-one independent real estate brand, will host its annual fall open house weekend on Saturday, Oct. 13, and Sunday, Oct. 14. The event, which takes place across the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast, will provide a chance for home buyers to explore many properties that are available for sale in their communities. It also enables home sellers who are working with Long & Foster an opportunity to promote their properties.

“Fall is a great time to buy or sell a home,." said Larry “Boomer." Foster, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “There’s still competition, but not as many people are out there vying for the same house, so you have a better chance of getting what you want.."

Gary Scott, also president of Long & Foster Real Estate, added: “If you’re thinking about purchasing a new home, reach out to your local real estate agent and stop by one of our open houses. At Long & Foster, our associates are equipped with the latest market insights and they can translate that data to your unique situation, making sure you’re positioned for success.."

During open house weekend, mortgage consultants from Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC, will be on site at as many Long & Foster open house locations as possible to answer questions about the mortgage process and prequalify interested individuals. Long & Foster Settlement Services and Long & Foster Insurance will also have representatives on hand to help buyers learn about everything from closing on their home to protecting their investment.

The Long & Foster Companies is a subsidiary of HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and the nation’s second-largest real estate brokerage. Long & Foster Real Estate — with over 220 offices and representing more than 10,000 agents — is the exclusive affiliate for Christie’s International Real Estate throughout select parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast and a founding affiliate of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.

To preview open houses, visit longandfoster.com/openhouses.