Howard Hanna Real Estate Services will have a strong presence at RISMedia’s 38th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange, with four company presidents steering conversations on some of the most pressing Issues in residential real estate today.
The event, to be held September 30-October 2 at the Fairmont Georgetown Hotel in Washington, D.C., brings together the industry’s top brokers, executives and innovators to discuss high-impact strategies and solutions to ensure long-term success despite changing market and economic conditions.
Howard Hanna leaders will focus topics around independence, consolidation, strategic growth and full-service integration. These perspectives reflect the company’s 70 years of growth while remaining private, family-owned and independent.
“We’ve spent nearly 70 years building Howard Hanna through changing markets, new opportunities and a lot of growth,” said Howard Hanna CEO Hoby Hanna. “Along the way, we’ve learned a lot about building a stronger brokerage at scale, staying independent and locally connected, and bringing more of the housing experience together for agents and consumers.”
Four Leaders. Four Perspectives.
Whitney LaCosta, president, Howard Hanna Coach Realtors, will join Consolidation: Pros, Cons and What It Means for the Future of Residential Real Estate on September 30 from 3:25-3:55 p.m. ET. The conversation will explore the changing brokerage landscape, including acquiring, being acquired and remaining independent. LaCosta brings the perspective of a successful family business that joined a larger enterprise, sharing what partnership and consolidation mean for a company and its people.
Duffy Hanna, president, Howard Hanna Financial Services, will participate in Full-Service Integration: The Time Is Now on September 30 from 4:00-4:30 p.m. ET, examining how brokerages can bring mortgage, title and other core services together while building meaningful adoption among agents. His perspective reflects Howard Hanna’s decades-long investment in the full-service model and the role integrated offerings can play in creating a more connected, smoother experience for clients and agents alike.
Hoby Hanna, CEO, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, will present at Longevity, Resilience and Growth: An Independent Blueprint for a Shifting Market on October 1 from 9:30-9:45 a.m. EST. The exclusive presentation will highlight Howard Hanna’s evolution from a local independent brokerage to a regional powerhouse and emerging national player, while remaining private, family-owned and independent. At a moment when the industry is changing quickly, Hanna’s experience provides a glance at how a company can pursue significant growth while preserving the culture that makes it different.
Dava Davin, president, Howard Hanna Portside Real Estate, will participate in The New Indie Playbook: Why Carving Your Own Path Can Be the Ultimate Advantage on October 1 from 2:40-3:10 p.m. ET. The discussion will examine how independent brokerages can approach the current market and use independence as a strategic advantage. Davin brings a fresh look to the table, as she leads a strong independent brokerage that recently chose Howard Hanna as its partner for the next stage of growth.
“We’re here to share our experiences, learn from others and bring a fresh perspective to these conversations,” Hoby Hanna said. “In these changing times, we’re all looking for ways to pivot, reset and rebuild for the next phase of the real estate market.”
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About Howard Hanna
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services proudly provides real estate, mortgage, title, and insurance services across 18 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.
Last modified: September 24, 2026