Howard Hanna Real Estate

Number One in Three of the Ten Biggest States

Howard Hanna holds the top market share in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York state. That is not a marketing claim — it is a measurable fact. Founded in 1957 in Pittsburgh by Howard and Anne Hanna, the company is now the largest privately held real estate firm in the US, with 400+ offices and 13,000+ agents across 13 states, still run by the third generation of the Hanna family.

Dominance in those markets means more listings, more buyer data, more comparable sales to reference, and more agents who have personally sold in your specific neighborhood. If you are buying or selling in the Mid-Atlantic or Great Lakes region, Howard Hanna agents have an information advantage that is hard to replicate.

Two Programs Worth Knowing About

100% Money Back Guarantee: List with Howard Hanna, and if you are not satisfied with the service, you can cancel the listing agreement and get a full refund of marketing costs. No other major brokerage offers this. It signals confidence — or great service — or both.

Buy Before You Sell: Howard Hanna provides bridge financing so you can purchase your next home before your current one sells. This eliminates contingent offers (which weaken your negotiating position in competitive markets) and removes the stress of timing two transactions.

Integrated Services

Like Weichert, Howard Hanna runs their own mortgage company, title company, and insurance agency. The integration keeps everything coordinated and accountable. Their agents have direct lines to in-house loan officers and title processors — no waiting on hold with a random call center.

Regional Power, Not National Brand

Howard Hanna does not try to be everywhere. They are concentrated in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and a few surrounding states. In those markets, they are often the dominant player. Outside them, you will not find a Howard Hanna office. For buyers and sellers in their territory, that regional focus means deeper expertise and stronger market share than any national brand can offer locally. The family-owned structure keeps the culture relationship-driven in a way that large public companies struggle to maintain.