Lanre Folayan

ERNAL REAL ESTATE GROUP with Samson Properties

Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?

About
Lanre Folayan is the embodiment of unwavering dedication, passion, and diligence. He has anchored his real estate business to realize client goals and facilitate optimum results. Devoted to helping people build generational wealth through purchasing real estate, he ensures that sellers obtain maximum value from the sale of their properties. Lanre is especially adept at meeting the unique needs of a discerning clientele by not only offering top-tier service but also selling a luxurious lifestyle. Fueled by the desire to make each transaction a hassle-free and memorable experience, he goes above and beyond to ensure everything is done right and in a timely manner.

Having been in the real estate industry since 2005, Lanre Folayan has positioned himself as a seasoned real estate consultant, negotiator, and reliable advocate in contract negotiations. He is determined to identify ways to preserve homeowners' home equity.
Highlights *
1
Recent sales
21
Years experience

Recent Listings & Sales

Address Sold Date Sold Price Represented
1013 Copperfield Ct
Waldorf, MD 20602
2/3/2025 $299,900 Buyer
325 Southwind Dr #D
Accokeek, MD 20607
8/18/2022 $467,045 Buyer
3744 Stonesboro Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
8/4/2022 $425,000 Buyer
6300 Stevenson Ave #122
Alexandria, VA 22304
6/13/2022 $280,000 Buyer

Ratings & Reviews
5.0 (8)

Olasoji Folayan
Feb 21, 2026

Working with Lanre was an excellent experience from start to finish. He was extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and truly had our best interests at heart. In a competitive market, his guidance and negotiation skills made all the difference.

He kept us informed every step of the way, handled challenges professionally, and made the entire home-buying process smooth and stress-free. We never felt pressured, only supported.

We’re so grateful for his help in finding the right home and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell.

Zillow Verified

Olabanji Folayan
Feb 19, 2026

Ray served as our realtor to buy our dream home back in 2017. He was knowledgeable about the entire process and ensured that we were well educated as we went through the transaction. We love our home.
Thanks, Ray!

Zillow Verified

jr4layan
Feb 11, 2026

Lanre did a great job representing me and my wife during our home purchase experience. His experience was instrumental in guiding us through the process of calming us through the home buying jitters. I highly recommend him to represent you as a buyer or seller agent.

Zillow Verified

mathklinic
Oct 17, 2020

Eager to help with very strong determination to achieve client's goal.
I tried to sell my house and he was as super computer got all information and closing cost, etc .Unfortunately, my area prices not as I thought but he was trying very hard to help as a very professional knowledgable expert .

Zillow Verified

cassienvscin2000
Aug 6, 2016

Lanre Folayan is an excellent realtor. He helped me purchase a home. He was on top of everything. He always responded back to my phone calls or emails. He is very knowledgeable of his job as a realtor. He explained to me, what was going to happen or may not happen. When I found the house I wanted, he did not hesitate to start the home buying process. He helped me negotiate a price that worked within my budget. As a result, I'm living in that home today. I recommend Lanre Folayan, because he is very knowledgeable, polite and we'll mannered. He is very good at his job. My home buying process went smoothly.

Zillow Verified

Professional Info

Brokerage

ERNAL REAL ESTATE GROUP with Samson Properties
16701 Melford Blvd
Bowie, MD 20715

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
MD 626524
DC 98364271
VA 0225244742

Awards

  • Top Agent in July 2022

Specialties

  • Age-restricted communities
  • First-time buyers
  • Flipping & rehab
  • Foreclosures & Short sales
  • Investment & property management
  • Luxury properties
  • Military
  • Relocation

Languages

  • English
  • Yoruba

Hobbies

  • Family
  • Fitness & Exercise
  • Music
  • Reading
  • Sports
  • Television & Film

Education

Dunbar Senior High School
High School Diploma, English
1991 - 1994

Service Areas (100 cities)

Washington, DC Accokeek, MD Andrews AFB, MD Aquasco, MD Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD Aspen Hill, MD Baden, MD Beltsville, MD Bensville, MD Bethesda, MD Bowie, MD Brandywine, MD Brock Hall, MD Brookeville, MD Brown Station, MD Bryans Road, MD Bryantown, MD Calverton, MD Camp Springs, MD Capitol Heights, MD Cedar Heights, MD Cedarville, MD Chevy Chase, MD Clarksburg, MD Clinton, MD Cloverly, MD Cobb Island, MD Colesville, MD Coral Hills, MD Crofton, MD Croom, MD Damascus, MD Darnestown, MD Derwood, MD District Heights, MD Fairland, MD Fairmount Heights, MD Fairwood, MD Flower Hill, MD Forest Glen, MD Forestville, MD Fort Washington, MD Friendly, MD Gaithersburg, MD Gambrills, MD Germantown, MD Glenarden, MD Glenmont, MD Glenn Dale, MD Hughesville, MD Indian Head, MD Kemp Mill, MD Kettering, MD La Plata, MD Lake Arbor, MD Lanham, MD Largo, MD Laytonsville, MD Marlboro Meadows, MD Marlboro Village, MD Marlton, MD Maryland Park, MD Melwood, MD Mitchellville, MD Montgomery Village, MD National Harbor, MD North Bethesda, MD North Kensington, MD North Potomac, MD Odenton, MD Olney, MD Oxon Hill, MD Peppermill Village, MD Potomac, MD Potomac Heights, MD Queen Anne, MD Queenland, MD Queensland, MD Redland, MD Rock Point, MD Rockville, MD Rosaryville, MD Seat Pleasant, MD Silver Spring, MD South Kensington, MD Springdale, MD Suitland, MD Summerfield, MD Takoma Park, MD Temple Hills, MD Travilah, MD Upper Marlboro, MD Waldorf, MD Walker Mill, MD Washington Grove, MD Westphalia, MD Wheaton, MD White Oak, MD Woodmore, MD Alexandria, VA

*Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.