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Howard Hanna expands its presence in Ohio, South Carolina 

The major independent firm announced a pair of deals this week that support its strategy of steady growth across the eastern U.S.

October 31, 2024
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The nation's largest family-owned and operated brokerage is getting larger, adding two noteworthy regional companies to the fold.

"We are excited to announce Howard Hanna | Allen Tate's expansion to the coastal region of South Carolina. This further solidifies our market position in the Carolinas and the Southeast," said Hoby Hanna, CEO of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. "This also marks Howard Hanna's second acquisition this week, following the acquisition of Big Hill Realty in Dayton, Ohio."

An acquisition in South Carolina: Howard Hanna | Allen Tate this week announced the acquisition of The Alliance Realty Group, a real estate firm with offices in Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, S.C. 

Bob Clarkson founded The Alliance Realty Group in 2011 as an unaffiliated startup. The company has become a local success story, closing 260 transactions totaling $140 million in sales in 2023. The company will keep its name but add the tagline "A Howard Hanna Tate Company."

"From the beginning, our company has been focused on providing the tools, facilities and support that our agents need to deliver excellence to clients in today's complex market," Clarkson said. "It was very important for us to join a company that shared these same values and goals."

Clarkson, who has 45 years of real estate experience, will stay on with the company as area manager and broker in charge. Lynn Anesi will continue as director of operations, and Shaun McTernan will be sales manager.

A merger in Ohio: Big Hill Realty of Dayton, Ohio, is merging with Hanna with an eye towards offering more robust services to consumers and strengthening its regional presence.

"We are very excited to join Howard Hanna Real Estate Services," said Jeff Owens, president of Big Hill Realty. "They have a great suite of innovative products and services that we can offer our clients, making for a better real estate transaction."

Agents at Big Hill will gain access to a variety of mortgage programs, including Howard Hanna Mortgage Services' Buy & Borrow Bundle plus Hanna's 100% Money Back Guarantee.

"The merger will combine the best of both companies to better support agents, buyers and sellers," said Shawn Adams, Hanna's Ohio south central region president. "Together, we will continue to strengthen our position as the leader of the local market."

About Hanna's family of companies: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services provides real estate, title, insurance and mortgage services in 13 states. It has more than 500 offices and 15,000 sales associates and staff.

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