Our Story
We are a family-owned, full-service real estate company providing the finest in real estate, mortgage, title and insurance services. We strive every day, in every transaction, to reflect our pride in our company, ourselves and each other, and in the people and communities that we serve. Through our knowledge, integrity and innovation, we are able to participate in our customers’ realization of the American Dream.
Our History
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is nationally recognized as the #1 family-owned and -operated brokerage in the U.S. Established in 1957, we've worked tirelessly to develop innovative, consumer-centric real estate marketing and sales tools, exclusive service offerings, and nationally-acclaimed training and learning programs for agents to bring more sellers and buyers together for a satisfying and successful selling and buying experience.
Howard Hanna focuses on and is dedicated to a comprehensive understanding of the markets we serve throughout the Eastern, Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S.
We believe in being committed members of the communities we serve. As of 2023, the CFCF has established partnerships with 18 children's hospitals across the East Coast and raised more than $1 million annually. In total, more than $19 million has been donated to provide essential medical care and services, and continues to grow every year. We encourage you to join us in support of children and families in your community.
Our Mission
We are a family-owned, full-service real estate company providing the finest in real estate, mortgage, title and insurance services. We strive every day, in every transaction, to reflect our pride in our company, ourselves and each other, and in the people and communities that we serve. Through our knowledge, integrity and innovation, we are able to participate in our customers' realization of the American Dream.
Our Vision
Transforming the real estate experience with visionary people, products and services.
Howard Hanna Through the Years
1957
Shadyside, PA
Anne and Howard Hanna Jr. found Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
1968
Pittsburgh, PA
Appraisal division established
1977
Pittsburgh, PA
Corporate relocation department and condo division established
1983
New Castle, PA
First Franchise office opens: Howard Hanna Wilsher Realty
1984
All Regions
Exclusive 100% Money Back Guarantee introduced
1985
Squirrel Hill, PA
First acquisition: Spiro Realty Co.
1988
Pittsburgh, PA
"Choo Choo Chow Chow" fundraising campaign begins for Children's Free Care Fund
1990
Pittsburgh, PA
New Homes division established
2001
Pittsburgh, PA
Relocation Horizions, Inc. established
2003
Cleveland and
Northern Ohio
Smythe, Cramer Co. merges with Howard Hanna
2008
Northern Ohio
Realty One merges with Howard Hanna
2012
Ann Arbor, MI
Edward Surovell Realtors merges with Howard Hanna
2013
Virginia and
North Carolina
William E. Wood and Associates, Realtors merges with Howard Hanna
2013-2014
Cleveland, OH and
Pittsburgh, PA
Hanna Commercial acquires Chartwell, Ostendorf-Morris and Langholz Wilson Ellis Commercial Real Estate Companies
2014
Denver, CO
Acquisition of One Cavo, digital lead management
2015
Rochester, NY
Nothnagle Realtors merges with Howard Hanna
2016
Buffalo, NY
RealtyUSA merges with Howard Hanna
2017
Ranked third largest real estate company in the nation
2017
Birmingham, MI
Cranbrook Realtors merges with Howard Hanna
2018
Perrysburg, OH
Welles Bowen Realtors merges with Howard Hanna
2018
Amsterdam, NY
CMK & Associates merges with Howard Hanna
2018
The Carolinas
Allen Tate Realtors merges with Howard Hanna, making us #1 in The Carolinas
2019
The Carolinas
Howard Hanna adds first location in Indiana through new franchise company, Howard Hanna SB Real Estate
2020
Howard Hanna named #1 family-owned and -operated brokerage in the nation
2020
New York and
New Jersey
Rand Realty merges with Howard Hanna
2021
Virginia
Roy Wheeler Realty Co. merges with Howard Hanna
2022
Ohio
HER Realtors merges with Howard Hanna, expanding services into Southern Ohio markets
2022
North Carolina
Allen Tate Realtors expands into Western North Carolina through Beverly-Hanks Realtors acquisition
2023
New York
Coach Realtors merges with Howard Hanna