Howard Hanna NYC expanded its brokerage footprint by adding 26 agents, including the Andrew Klima Team, which transferred from SERHANT. The Klima Team brought substantial deal flow to the new partnership after closing $58 million in sales across 90 transactions in 2025.
The move signals Howard Hanna's continued push into the competitive New York City residential market. SERHANT, known for its high-touch luxury marketing approach, lost the Klima Team to a larger regional brokerage seeking broader market reach and operational support. The team's track record of closing deals in the lower to mid-market range suggests Howard Hanna targets both volume and relationship-driven agents rather than ultra-luxury specialists.
For buyers and sellers, the addition of 26 agents expands Howard Hanna's local inventory access and negotiating capacity across Manhattan and outer boroughs. Agents gain access to Howard Hanna's national transaction systems and technology infrastructure. Tenants benefit from broader representation options, while landlords can tap into more agent coverage for tenant procurement and leasing negotiations.
The $58 million in 2025 sales volume under the Klima Team's belt demonstrates steady mid-market activity. That production rate, spread across 90 transactions, averages roughly $644,000 per deal. This positions the team in the working-professional bracket rather than trophy real estate territory.
Howard Hanna operates across multiple states and has made measured expansions into high-value markets. The NYC addition reflects confidence in residential demand despite economic uncertainty. Larger brokerages leverage scale to compete against smaller, specialized shops that dominate luxury segments.
The brokerage industry continues consolidating around regional powerhouses and boutique firms. Howard Hanna's recruiting strategy targets producing teams with proven transaction histories rather than individual agents. This approach builds instant market presence and reduces