PITTSBURGH, PA (April 6, 2026) – Howard Hanna Real Estate Services are proud to announce that the company earned the LeadingRE Elite Referral Producer Certification from Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global network of 550 market-leading real estate companies with 135,000 sales associates in 70+ countries.
“This achievement underscores the real impact our global connections have on day-to-day business,” said Kelly Hanna Riley, president of global relocation and business development for Howard Hanna Real Estate Services and president of Relocation Horizons, Inc. “Our agents aren’t just part of a network, they’re tapping into a steady stream of high-quality opportunities that help them compete, close and grow. It’s a powerful advantage that strengthens our ability to deliver results for both our agents and the clients they serve.”
This certification reflects more than just recognition for Howard Hanna. It’s a demonstration of how the company’s referral network activity fuels agent growth and business success. By connecting agents to a trusted global pipeline, Howard Hanna is creating consistent opportunities to win more deals, expand client relationships and enter new markets with confidence.
For Howard Hanna agents, this means a stronger, steadier flow of qualified leads backed by a network that values trust and performance.
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® introduced this new certification to recognize member firms that exemplify exceptional performance in broker-to-broker outgoing referral production — one of the network’s core values. Companies earning this distinction represent an elite group among the network’s top firms, demonstrating their ability to provide exceptional service to clients with real estate needs across global markets.
LeadingRE Chief Operating Officer Kate Reisinger, CRP, commended Howard Hanna for its focus on delivering exceptional service to its clients. “These firms are setting the standard for how member companies can generate meaningful referral opportunities while supporting clients with real estate needs around the world,” Reisinger said.
For more information about Howard Hanna relocation, please visit https://relocation.howardhanna.com/.
About Howard Hanna
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services proudly provides real estate, mortgage, title, and insurance services across 15 states. As the largest family-owned and -operated real estate brokerage in the United States, Howard Hanna operates more than 500 offices with 15,000 sales associates and staff. The company’s proprietary Hanna Success System helps its agents achieve 53% more business than agents at the top 1000 brokerages nationally. Learn more at www.HowardHanna.com.
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