NANUET, NY: Howard Hanna | Rand Realty is proud to announce their continued expansion in the New Jersey Region with the acquisition of Striker Realty with offices in Linden, Livingston, and Rahway.

Striker Realty was founded 20 years ago by Thomas J. Borowski, a renowned real estate broker entrepreneur, and a community pillar.

“We’re truly excited about this new transition and the resources we will bring to help our agents and clients through the transactional process,” said Thomas J. Borowski. 

The agency serves a diverse variety of residential and commercial properties, including luxury mansions, condominiums, rental properties, and new developments.

The three new offices add to Howard Hanna Rand Realty’s network eighty real estate sales associates with extensive experience in foreclosures, investor sales, construction, and a client roster containing many high-profile athletes and public figures.

“We are excited to extend our footprint into Essex and Union County; the expansion in both markets will bring tremendous opportunities for our agents and our clients,” said Justin Wrobel, New Jersey General Manager. 

Like many companies that have transitioned to join Howard Hanna | Rand Realty, Striker Realty is characterized for being strongly devoted to its agents and deeply committed to their clients and communities, making this new partnership an excellent opportunity to continue successfully growing in the New Jersey Region.

“We look forward to welcoming the Striker team to our Howard Hanna | Rand Realty family,” said Matt Rand, Chief Executive Officer at Howard Hanna | Rand Realty. “Over the past few years, our company has worked hard to build a strong presence in New Jersey; this new acquisition aligns with our goal to continue growing to become #1 in New Jersey.” 

To learn more about careers at Howard Hanna | Rand Realty Jersey City, apply at randrealty.com/careers

About Howard Hanna | Rand Realty: Howard Hanna Rand Realty has more than 1,100 residential real estate sales associates serving New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut suburbs of New York City. Its 30 offices serve Bergen County, Passaic County, Hudson County, Morris County, Essex County and Union County in New Jersey,  Westchester County, Rockland County, Orange County, Sullivan County, Dutchess County, Ulster County, and the Bronx in New York, and Fairfield County in Connecticut. Rand also owns and operates Rand Commercial, a commercial real estate brokerage, and Hudson United Home Services, which provides residential mortgage lending, title services, and personal and commercial insurance. For more information, visit https://randrealty.com.

About Howard Hanna: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is the #1 family-owned and -operated broker in the U.S.A. The full-service real estate company has nearly 400 real estate, mortgage, insurance, title, and escrow service offices across 13 states, including Allen Tate Realtors® in the Carolinas and The F.C. Tucker Company in Indiana, with more than 13,000 sales associates and staff, including many of the industry’s top-producing real estate agents. For more information, visit www.HowardHanna.com.

Nanuet NY-Howard Hanna | Rand Realty, along with Hudson United and Rand Commercial celebrated its Annual Awards Gala Ceremony on Wednesday, February 2nd. More than 500 agents and company employees attended the virtual party on Zoom where the top agents of 2021 were honored.

The team at Howard Hanna | Rand Realty showed once again that company culture is what drives us.

“This is the second year we’ve been forced to conduct our awards ceremony virtually out of concerns for everyone’s health, but just like last year, the virtual setting did nothing to dampen the spirits of our amazing agents and staff. We are thrilled to once again have had more than 500 agents join us on Zoom to celebrate our top producers’ success. We are so very proud of our Howard Hanna | Rand Realty team,” said Matt Rand, CEO at Howard Hanna | Rand Realty.

Rand honored over 300 of their agents, a new record of award recipients. Rand also inducted Ann and Marty Hansen, Elly Walden, Christina Aldorasi Ayoob,  Jay Himelson, Joanne Finochio, Sandra Spector, Nancy Blaker-Weber, and RJ Smith into Rand Legends, the highest honor given to a Howard Hanna | Rand Realty agent recognizing 5 straight years of unparalleled achievement.

Rand Realty, who joined Howard Hanna in October of 2020, had special guest Helen Hanna Casey as part of the virtual celebration.

When describing the relationship between Howard Hanna and Rand Realty Helen said “It really has been a match made in heaven.  We learn from each other and we continue to grow and expand with each other.  The excitement builds every year!”.

Founder of Rand Realty, Marsha Rand went on to thank all the award winners “It is a pleasure to spend the night with all of you, no matter where we are, to congratulate you all on a most wonderful year in what were still uncertain times.  We look forward to getting together in person again very soon!”

Nanuet, NY- Howard Hanna | Rand Realty, the region’s leading family-owned residential real estate brokerage, is excited to announce their expansion to the State of Connecticut with the recent acquisition of the Madison and Post Real Estate Agency. This acquisition will expand the footprint of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty with three new locations in Connecticut: Ridgefield, Stamford, and Westport. 

“Fairfield County is one of the most popular areas surrounding New York City. This expansion is a milestone for our company and aligns with our vision of connecting the entire tri-state area.  We have a great relationship with Nick Germak and his team at Madison and Post and we are looking forward to working together to create tremendous growth across the state of Connecticut,” said Matt Rand, Chief Executive Officer of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty.

The Connecticut offices add a network of 60 new luxury real estate sales associates, which will now operate under the Howard Hanna | Rand Realty brand and leadership of Nick Germak, broker of record and founder of the Madison and Post Agency, established in 2017. Nick Germak and his team bring over 26 years of experience in the Connecticut real estate market, specializing in high-end homes and upscale markets. 

“The decision to become part of the Howard Hanna | Rand Realty was a no-brainer. I am impressed with the growth and leadership of the Howard Hanna | Rand Realty brand, its business model, commitment to the community, and, most importantly, its people. I look forward to providing our clients with local expertise and providing our agents with the best technology and tools to build and support their careers through this new partnership,” said Germak, founder and President of Madison and Post.

This acquisition and expansion of the three new offices in the Connecticut Region round out a great year and add another accomplishment for the Hanna Family of Companies, of which the Howard Hanna Real Estate Services entity was named the #1 privately owned real estate company in the United States by the 2021 RealTrends 500 report and the RISMedia Top 500 Power Brokers.

To learn more about careers at Howard Hanna | Rand Realty apply at randrealty.com/careers

About Howard Hanna | Rand Realty: Howard Hanna Rand Realty has more than 1,000 residential real estate sales associates serving the N.Y., NJ, and C.T. suburbs of New York City. Its 27 offices serve Bergen County, Passaic County, Hudson County, Morris County, and Essex County in New Jersey and Westchester County, Rockland County, Orange County, Dutchess County, Ulster County, and the Bronx in New York. Rand also owns and operates Rand Commercial, a commercial real estate brokerage, and Hudson United Home Services, which provides residential mortgage lending, title services, and personal and commercial insurance. For more information, visit https://randrealty.com.

About Howard Hanna: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is the #1 family-owned and -operated broker in the U.S.A. The full-service real estate company has more than 400 real estate, mortgage, insurance, title, and escrow service offices across 11 states, including Allen Tate Realtors® in the Carolinas and The F.C. Tucker Company in Indiana, with more than 13,000 sales associates and staff, including many of the industry’s top-producing real estate agents. For more information, visit www.HowardHanna.com.

Nanuet NY: Howard Hanna | Rand Realty congratulates top agent and award-winning Realtor Margo Bohlin for her 25th consecutive year as the #1 leading Real Estate Agent in Rockland County.

For 25 years, Margo has been the #1 Agent in Rockland County, completing 2021 with more than 128 transactions and $66 Million in Volume.

Margo was born and raised in Rockland County; with deep roots in the area, she is known as the “Go-To” real estate expert. Margo credits her success to her uncompromising ethics and personalized client service combined with a top-notch marketing strategy that involves print, social media, digital marketing, and great connections to her community.

“I am incredibly grateful for this recognition. I am so lucky to wake up to my passion each day because I love what I do.” said Margo Bohlin

“We are honored to have Margo Bohlin be part of the Howard Hanna | Rand Realty family. She is a powerhouse agent whose strengths align with our brand. Integrity and humility are her anchors, and we are very proud to celebrate her 25 years as the #1 Top Agent in Rockland.” said Matt Rand, Chief Executive Officer of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty

About Howard Hanna | Rand Realty: Howard Hanna Rand Realty has more than 1,000 residential real estate sales associates serving the N.Y., NJ, and C.T. suburbs of New York City. Its 28 offices serve Bergen County, Passaic County, Hudson County, Morris County, and Essex County in New Jersey, as well as Westchester County, Rockland County, Orange County, Dutchess County, Ulster County, and the Bronx in New York. Rand also owns and operates Rand Commercial, a commercial real estate brokerage, and Hudson United Home Services, which provides residential mortgage lending, a title since offices across 10 states, including Allen Tate Realtors in the Carolinas, with more than 11,000 sales associates and staff, including many of the industry’s top-producing real estate agents.
About Howard Hanna: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is the #1 family-owned and -operated independent broker in the U.S.A. The full-service real estate company has 325 real estate, mortgage, insurance, title, and escrow service offices across 10 states, including Allen Tate Realtors in the Carolinas, with more than 11,000 sales associates and staff, including many of the industry’s top-producing real estate agents. For more information, visit HowardHanna.com

Bronx, NY- Howard Hanna | Rand Realty is excited to announce Jennifer Manning as the new Branch Manager for the Bronx office.

Jennifer has been a licensed real estate associate broker in the Bronx and lower Westchester county since 1997, with more than 25 years of experience.

“We are honored to have Jennifer joining Howard Hanna | Rand Realty. Jennifer’s highly personal achievements combined with her leadership skills and experience make her a great asset for our Bronx, New York office team,” said Howard Hanna | Rand Realty Chief Executive Officer Matt Rand.

Manning brings more than two decades of experience as a successful manager, training sales agents and assisting in every transaction detail.

“I am truly excited to become part of the Howard Hanna | Rand Realty team and to serve the Bronx, Manhattan, and surrounding market areas in this new leadership position. The Bronx is a great community, and I look forward to enhancing the Howard Hanna | Rand Realty brand,” said Jennifer Manning.

“With Jennifer’s extensive experience in training and her dynamic strategies, I am confident of this decision of her ability to lead our growing brand in the Bronx and Manhattan area,” said Renee Zurlo, General Manager of the New York Region.

About Howard Hanna | Rand Realty: Howard Hanna Rand Realty has more than 1,000 residential real estate sales associates serving the NY, NJ, and CT suburbs of New York City. Its 28 offices serve Bergen County, Passaic County, Hudson County, Morris County, and Essex County in New Jersey, as well as Westchester County, Rockland County, Orange County, Dutchess County, Ulster County, and the Bronx in New York. Rand also owns and operates Rand Commercial, a commercial real estate brokerage, and Hudson United Home Services, which provides residential mortgage lending, title sice offices across 10 states, including Allen Tate Realtors in the Carolinas, with more than 11,000 sales associates and staff, including many of the industry’s top-producing real estate agents.

About Howard Hanna: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is the #1 family-owned and -operated independent broker in the U.S.A. The full-service real estate company has 325 real estate, mortgage, insurance, title, and escrow service offices across 10 states, including Allen Tate Realtors in the Carolinas, with more than 11,000 sales associates and staff, including many of the industry’s top-producing real estate agents. For more information, visit HowardHanna.com

Nanuet, NY- Howard Hanna | Rand Realty is honored to congratulate President and CEO Matt Rand, recognized as one of the most powerful and influential leaders in real estate by the prestigious ranking of 2022 Swanepoel Power 200 (SP 200).

The SP200 (Swanepoel Power 200) is the premier ranking of residential real estate’s top leaders, created by real estate visionary Stefan Swanepoel’s T3 Consulting Group and published by the Real Estate Almanac.

The SP 200 ranked and assessed more than 2,000 industry leaders against eight criteria and their accomplishments and contributions over the year.

“I’m honored for this recognition and to be part of this talented group of leaders. I will continue my vision and commitment to lead a company with our family’s core values, devoted to its agents, and deeply committed to the community,” said Matt Rand, President and CEO of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty.

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services leadership, Helen Hanna Casey and Howard W. “Hoddy” Hanna, III, Chairman of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, and Howard W. “Hoby” Hanna, IV, President, are ranked highly as the top 10th most influential leaders in the industry.

These recognitions reflect the Howard Hanna brand and the dedication of their leadership, which truly thrives and pushes their team to constantly make a difference in the industry, adapting to the unusual market activity in recent years.

Check the full list:  https://www.realestatealmanac.com/executives/leaders/

About Howard Hanna | Rand Realty: Howard Hanna Rand Realty has more than 1,000 residential real estate sales associates serving the NY, NJ, and CT suburbs of New York City. Its 28 offices serve Bergen County, Passaic County, Hudson County, Morris County, and Essex County in New Jersey, as well as Westchester County, Rockland County, Orange County, Dutchess County, Ulster County, and the Bronx in New York. Rand also owns and operates Rand Commercial, a commercial real estate brokerage, and Hudson United Home Services, which provides residential mortgage lending, title services, and both personal and commercial insurance. For more information visit randrealty.com.

About Howard Hanna: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is the #1 family-owned and -operated independent broker in the U.S.A. The full-service real estate company has 325 real estate, mortgage, insurance, title, and escrow service offices across 10 states, including Allen Tate Realtors in the Carolinas, with more than 11,000 sales associates and staff, including many of the industry’s top-producing real estate agents. For more information, visit HowardHanna.com

JERSEY CITY – Howard Hanna | Rand Realty welcomes Harveer Singh as their new Manager of the Jersey City office.
“It’s clear that Harveer’s vision of supporting a culture of growth aligns with our goal of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty becoming the #1 Real Estate company in New Jersey,” said Matt Rand CEO at Howard Hanna | Rand Realty
Jersey City is the second-largest city in New Jersey, the most diverse city in the country, and now home to its first Howard Hanna | Rand Realty office.

“I am excited about this new opportunity and look forward to creating an office that brings a philosophy of focusing on agents’ careers and continues to offer the best residential and commercial real estate services to the area. Howard Hanna | Rand Realty fits perfectly in Jersey City’s vibrant community” said Singh.

Harveer, a licensed broker in New Jersey, has been personally acquiring and managing rental properties since 2006. He started his career as a CPA, working for Ernst & Young, then moved on to open up a boutique startup consulting firm. Harveer stayed true to his passion for real estate and joined Howard Hanna | Rand Realty in 2017. His experience in the accounting and finance world has assisted him in working with complex numbers in real estate transactions and making him a great fit to manage the Jersey City office.

In this new role, Harveer will work closely with New Jersey General Manager Justin Wrobel. Together, their goal is to provide Jersey City residence, with a top-notch real estate experience, that comes from over 30 years of success in the communities that Howard Hanna | Rand Realty serves.

“Harveer’s background and strong connections with the community are the differentiators that make our new office in Jersey City a success right from the beginning,” said Justin P. Wrobel General Manager of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty New Jersey.
For more career opportunities please visit randrealty.com/careers

About Howard Hanna | Rand Realty: Howard Hanna Rand Realty has more than 1,000 residential real estate sales associates serving the NY, NJ, and CT suburbs of New York City. Its 28 offices serve Bergen County, Passaic County, Hudson County, Morris County, and Essex County in New Jersey, as well as Westchester County, Rockland County, Orange County, Dutchess County, Ulster County, and the Bronx in New York. Rand also owns and operates Rand Commercial, a commercial real estate brokerage, and Hudson United Home Services, which provides residential mortgage lending, title services, and both personal and commercial insurance. For more information, visit https://randrealty.com.

About Howard Hanna: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is the #1 family-owned and -operated independent broker in the U.S.A. The full-service real estate company has 325 real estate, mortgage, insurance, title and escrow service offices across 10 states, including Allen Tate Realtors in the Carolinas, with more than 11,000 sales associates and staff, including many of the industry’s top-producing real estate agents. For more information, visit www.HowardHanna.com

JERSEY CITY NJ: Howard Hanna | Rand Realty, the region’s leading, family-owned residential real estate brokerage, is pleased to announce the new acquisition of the Armagno Agency located at 553 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ. The Armagno Agency will now operate as Howard Hanna | Rand Realty.

“The opening of this new office aligns with our goal to become leaders in the industry in the tri-state area. Howard Hanna is the #1 company in New York State and we aim to continue growing to become the #1 company in New Jersey,” said CEO at Howard Hanna | Rand Realty, Matt Rand. 

“This office is the perfect connection between our urban and suburban markets; we will collaborate with our office in Hoboken to serve the cities in Hudson County and our clientele from Manhattan”, said Rand. 

The new Jersey City office has a network of 20 agents and will be under the leadership of Anthony Armagno, broker of record and founder of the Armagno Agency established in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1988. Anthony Armagno and his team bring 35 years of experience in the New Jersey real estate market, specializing in high-end homes and condominiums, including rentals and upscale markets. 

“I’m looking forward to this transition; we found a great partnership in Howard Hanna | Rand Realty, a company that shares the same core values that we’ve been offering to our clients since 1988; the dedication to our agents and clients, as well as a commitment to our local community,” said Armagno. 

As part of this transition, the Jersey City office welcomes Harveer Singh as the Jersey City Branch Manager. Harveer has been with Howard Hanna | Rand Realty since 2014, and is a CPA, and licensed Real Estate Broker in New York & New Jersey.  He has been personally acquiring, building, and managing rental properties since 2006. 

“It’s exciting to bring Howard Hanna Rand Realty into Jersey City, but it is just as exciting to do it with one of the original players in the city, Armagno,” said Singh, Branch Manager of the Howard Hanna | Rand Realty Jersey City office.

 The opening of this new office reinforces the continued strengthening of the brand under the partnership with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, named the #1 privately owned real estate company in the United States according to the 2021 RealTrends 500 report and the RISMedia Top 500 Power Brokers.

“This new office represents another milestone in the brand’s expansion and growing network, continuing to strengthen our goal to be the leaders in the New Jersey Region,” said Justin Wrobel General Manager of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty New Jersey. 

To learn more about careers at Howard Hanna | Rand Realty Jersey City, apply at randrealty.com/careers

About Howard Hanna | Rand Realty: Howard Hanna Rand Realty has more than 1,000 residential real estate sales associates serving the N.Y., NJ, and C.T. suburbs of New York City. Its 27 offices serve Bergen County, Passaic County, Hudson County, Morris County, and Essex County in New Jersey and Westchester County, Rockland County, Orange County, Dutchess County, and Ulster County, and the Bronx in New York. Rand also owns and operates Rand Commercial, a commercial real estate brokerage, and Hudson United Home Services, which provides residential mortgage lending, title services, and personal and commercial insurance. For more information, visit https://randrealty.com.

About Howard Hanna: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is the #1 family-owned and -operated broker in the U.S.A. The full-service real estate company has more than 400 real estate, mortgage, insurance, title, and escrow service offices across 11 states, including Allen Tate Realtors® in the Carolinas and The F.C. Tucker Company in Indiana, with more than 13,000 sales associates and staff, including many of the industry’s top-producing real estate agents. For more information, visit www.HowardHanna.com.

NANUET, NY- Howard Hanna | Rand Realty is excited to announce changes to the New York executive team that aims to create a stronger foundation and support in the career of its agents.
Renee Zurlo has been named General Manager of New York. Renee has been working for more than 12 years for the Rand Realty team and will now be working directly with the Managers across all three New York regions.

Denise Friend has been appointed as the new Director of Training and Talent Attraction for all Howard Hanna | Rand Realty. Denise will be leading the training team and working with Joe Rand, CCO at Howard Hanna | Rand Realty, and Karlton Utter Vice President of Career Development of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services.
June Stokes who has been part of the Rand Team since 1997 has been appointed as the new Director of Legal Compliance; she will work with Jim Birnbaum and his team of attorneys handling thorny deal problems, and resolving conflicts. June will remain in her role as a Regional Manager for Rockland County and will continue to work with Renee Zurlo and Justin Wrobel, General Manager of New Jersey.

“This positions us to provide the highest level of service to our sales associates and their clients. We have a powerful team of experienced executives who have been with the company for many years and this realignment allows them to work together across more offices and provide greater value.” Matt Rand CEO at Howard Hanna | Rand Realty

For careers at Howard Hanna | Rand Realty apply at randrealty.com/careers

About Howard Hanna | Rand Realty: Howard Hanna Rand Realty has more than 1,000 residential real estate sales associates serving the NY, NJ, and CT. Its 26 offices serve Rockland County, Orange County, Westchester County, The Bronx, Dutchess County, Sullivan County, Ulster County, Putnam County, Bergen County, Passaic County, Hudson County, Morris County, and Essex County. We combine deep local knowledge with sound representation, respect for transactional detail, and service-driven by heart and kindness. Rand also owns and operates Rand Commercial, a commercial real estate brokerage, and Hudson United Home Services, which provides residential mortgage lending, title services, and both personal and commercial insurance. For more information, visit randrealty.com.

About Howard Hanna: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is the #1 family-owned and -operated independent broker in the U.S.A. The full-service real estate company has 325 real estate, mortgage, insurance, title, and escrow service offices across 10 states, including Allen Tate Realtors in the Carolinas, with more than 11,000 sales associates and staff, including many of the industry’s top-producing real estate agents. For more information, visit howardhanna.com