CLEVELAND, Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has had an unprecedented summer season, containing some of the best months in company history. The organization has also been expanding into new markets throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions.

The most recent expansion in Ohio, is through the acquisition of Realty Consultants Limited who brings over 39 years of real estate experience. They focus on Residential and Commercial Real Estate sales as well as New Construction, under the direction of Bill Burns. Burns has owned and managed Realty Consultants Limited for the past 18 years.

Burns is thrilled to be joining the Howard Hanna Real Estate Services team. “I am impressed with all the services Howard Hanna offers,” he said. “The friendly atmosphere and leadership support is great. This is a win-win!”

Kris Burdick, Regional Vice President at Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, is also delighted about the new partnership. “We are pleased to have Realty Consultants LTD join our Howard Hanna family,” said Burdick. “They bring knowledge and expertise in both residential and commercial real estate.”

President of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services of Ohio, Hoby Hanna, confirmed that the company is actively looking to grow. “We are aggressively searching for growth throughout the region,” said Hanna. “In 2012, we have expanded with three offices in central Ohio and now with this purchase we have secured a line of credit for future acquisitions.”

With strong roots in the Brecksville/Broadview Heights community, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services looks forward to growing more into the area. This expansion will help to ensure a continued success in 2012 and a prosperous 2013.

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is the #1 real estate company in Pennsylvania and Ohio and the 4^th largest real estate company in the United States. The family-owned and full-service real estate company specializes in residential and commercial brokerage service, mortgages, closing and title insurance, land development, appraisal services, insurance services, corporate relocation and property management. With 134 offices across PA, OH, NY & WV, Howard Hanna‘s more than 4,700 sales associates, management and staff are guided by a spirit of integrity in all aspects of the real estate process.

To learn more please visit www.howardhanna.com or www.facebook.com/howardhanna

Media contacts:

Elizabeth Grepp, 216-447-4477 x115, elizabethgrepp@howardhanna.com
Deborah Donahue, 412-967-9000 x328, ddonahue@howardhanna.com

SOURCE Howard Hanna Real Estate Services