Key facts
- Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has partnered with Portside Real Estate Group to expand into northern New England.
- The partnership provides Howard Hanna with an immediate presence in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.
- Portside Real Estate Group, led by Dava Davin, operates 12 offices with over 225 agents and closed $1.33 billion in sales volume in 2025.
- Portside will retain its brand and leadership while integrating Howard Hanna's technology, marketing, and referral programs.
- Howard Hanna's ability to offer healthcare and 401(k) options to independent agents is a key recruiting benefit.
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has expanded its national footprint by entering northern New England through a strategic partnership with Portside Real Estate Group, a Maine-based independent brokerage. The alliance, announced Thursday, gives Howard Hanna an immediate presence in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, extending its reach to 18 states and over 500 offices.
Portside, founded and led by Dava Davin, operates 12 offices with more than 225 agents. In 2025, the company closed 2,090 transaction sides, representing $1.33 billion in sales volume, ranking it 239th nationally for sales volume in the 2026 RealTrends Verified Rankings.
Under the terms of the partnership, Portside will maintain its established brand and local leadership. It will gain access to Howard Hanna's technological resources, national and global referral network, and consumer programs like 'Buy Before You Sell' and the '100% Money Back Guarantee.' This model is designed to combine national scale with local decision-making, addressing current cost pressures and consolidation trends in the brokerage industry.
Hoby Hanna, CEO of Howard Hanna, stated that the company is committed to disciplined growth by partnering with market leaders who share their values. He highlighted that this alliance demonstrates how independent, family-owned brokerages can leverage combined resources to benefit agents and clients while preserving their agility and local focus.
A significant competitive advantage cited for this expansion is Howard Hanna's ability to offer healthcare and 401(k) options to independent contractor agents, a benefit that serves as a recruitment tool in the current market. Davin expressed that the partnership will strengthen Portside by providing access to resources that were previously unavailable, while preserving the company's unique culture and purpose.