Howard Hanna Expanding in Columbus, Ohio Area

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Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

 

 Howard Hanna Opens Fifth Columbus Office in Eighteen Months

Columbus, OH (July 10, 2013) – On the heels of a very successful fundraiser for the Children’s Free Care Fund at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services held a grand opening event and ribbon cutting ceremony on July 10^th at their new office in Powell.

Howard Hanna Realcom Realty operates the company’s five ‘branchise’ offices in Columbus with locations in Dublin, Pickerington, Delaware, Upper Arlington, and now Powell. Rehabbed by the city, this prime office location at 44 North Liberty is temporary, according to Realcom principal, Marilu Sochur.

“Plans are being drawn for our brand new building which we anticipate will be under construction within the next 60 days.  It will not only house our state-of-the-art real estate office but a doctor’s office and other retail as well,” said Sochur. The permanent location on Sawmill Parkway is a significant investment in the community by Realcom. 

 “In the past 18 months, we have experienced a tremendous amount of growth with over 100 agents joining us from other companies or as they became newly licensed Realtors by the state of Ohio,” added Sochur.

Howard Hanna Realcom Realty doesn’t have any plans to slow down development and expansion. “Our plan includes opening an additional office before the end of the year to continue our expansion,” said Sochur. “We want to offer the Howard Hanna brand of real estate services in every community and be participating members of each local area that we serve.”

The Howard Hanna Realcom Powell office already has 15 agents and will be managed by Patti brown-Wright, also a Powell resident. Senior partners, Marilu Sochur and her husband Bob, are longtime residents of Powell and are happy to be opening their fifth office where they live.

Howard W. “Hoby” Hanna, IV, president of Howard Hanna Midwest, is pleased the growth of the Howard Hanna brand in Central Ohio. “Last year was a record-breaking year for Howard Hanna,” he said. “But we are always looking to top ourselves and expand into new areas. The large metropolitan marketplace of Columbus was always on our radar of desirable places to do business and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the way things are going here. Being the market leaders of real estate sold in Cleveland and Pittsburgh, we are pleased that our high level of service along with our exclusive programs such as our 100% Money Back Guarantee, are being well received in the Columbus marketplace.”

In addition to the Howard Hanna offices in Columbus, the company has 54 offices in the Cleveland/Northeast Ohio region.

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is the #1 real estate company serving Pennsylvania and Ohio and the 4th largest real estate company in the United States. The family-owned 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 146 offices across PA, OH, NY, WV & MI, 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.

 

If you are moving to the Columbus, Ohio area please contact me for a referral to a quality Howard Hanna agent.

Sunday at Put-in-Bay, Ohio on South Bass Island

Another day as a real estate agent on Ohio's Lake Erie Islands ..

 

I had a lovely open house on Put-In-Bay Rd. on South Bass Island yesterday.  Nine people came through the home, which for an island open house is a reasonable number.  This is a fantastic home with charm and class throughout. 

Put-In-Bay from Perry's Monument July 2013

After the open house I took some rare free time and made the trip to the top of Perry's Monument to shoot some pictures.  While very hot it was still a glorious day!  Our Lake Erie Islands are truly beautiful.

Village of Put-In-Bay, Ohio



 After getting my usual burger and beer at Tony's Garage I tried out a new restaurant next door.  The Old Forge Café and Creperie.  A hot coffee, desert crepe and running into an old friend was the end to a perfect day on Ohio's Lake Erie Islands.

Are you considering living the "Lake Erie Lifestyle"?  Contact us today for more information at 440-315-6000 or realestate@hiseygroup.com

Middle Bass Island and South Bass Island, Put-in-Bay Real Estate

www.MillerFerry.com

The day started with a beautiful ferry ride from Catawba to Middle Bass Island aboard the Miller Ferry - a truly lovely time on Lake Erie.  

East Point Villas on Tour July 2013 - www.EastPointVillas.com

We had a fantastic all island open house yesterday on Middle Bass Island with over 100 people going through our 10 homes.  Our next "All Island" open house will be in August.  Stay tuned for details!  

Lonz Winery, Middle Bass Island, Ohio

After the open house my wife and I and another couple hopped the Middle Bass Island Ferry from Middle Bass to the village of Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island.  Put-in-Bay was hopping, and we enjoyed Lobster Bisque, fantastic Lake Erie views and libations at the Boardwalk.  The ladies did some shopping while Jim and I (future team member as soon as he takes his state test this month) stopped in at a couple of establishments along the way.

Put-in-Bay, Ohio July 2013

A good time was had by all.

We caught the 8:30 pm Millers Ferry to the mainland.  What a beautiful day!

If you are on Put-in-Bay today stop in and visit me, Lee Hisey,  at the following property:
http://1900put-in-bayrd.howardhanna.com
(This will be a dead link if it is no longer active)

All Day Middle Bass Island Open House: Saturday, July 13th

Join us for our Annual

Middle Bass Island, Ohio

All Day Open House!

Lonz Winery, Middle Bass Island, Ohio

1.  140 Norman - 11:20 to 1:20 

2.  Deist Rd #9 – 11:20 - 1:20

3.  Deist Rd #7 - 11:20 - 1:20

4.  80 Burgundy Blvd - 11:20-1:20

5.  346 Burgundy Cove - 11:20-1:20  

 

6.  420 Sea Breeze - 2:45-4:45

7.  491 Sea Breeze - 2:45-4:45

8.  54 Anchor Ln - 2:45-4:45

9.  170 Anchor Ln - 2:45-4:45

10.461 Runkle Rd - 2:45-4:45

Contact us for details at 440-315-6000

or RealEstate@HiseyGroup.com

www.MiddleBassIsland.info

Another Saturday on Ohio's Lake Erie Islands for an Island Realtor

I had the pleasure of my lovely wife's company on Saturday during my usual island hopping tour.  We took a Miller Boatline ferry from Catawba to the southern shore of South Bass Island and grabbed one of the ever present taxis.  I've found every driver on the island to be friendly and happy to talk about the island's events and attractions.  We took a quick ride to a beautiful listing we have on the southern end of the island and I took some new pictures to include changes they have made to add to our various websites.  It is a lovely home with a back building that includes two rental units.

After I was finished we got some exercise by walking to the village of Put-In-Bay on the north end of the island.  All of the islands are fantastic places to walk, bike and enjoy some "Island Time".  We went to one of my favorite places for a quick burger and beer - Tony's Garage.  The staff was friendly and I had my usual - a very good burger.  My wife enjoyed some shopping and her usual fudge from the PIB Candy Bar.

After a fantastic afternoon we caught the Sonny S from the Boardwalk to Middle Bass Island.   I took pictures of several homes, updated signs and fliers, and spoke with numerous islanders.  We again caught the ferry to the mainland from Middle Bass. 

How do you top a day on the islands?  We spent the evening at Mon Ami Winery where we enjoyed wine tasting and their amazing Saturday Seafood Buffet. 

Another great day in Ohio's Vacation Land!