PITTSBURGH – Dec. 8, 2025 – Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is proud to announce that Chief Operating Officer Annie Hanna Cestra has been elected Chairman of the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission. This esteemed commission serves as the state regulatory body and is responsible for overseeing real estate licensure, consumer protection and professional standards within the commonwealth.
With a long-standing track record of leadership and dedication to industry integrity, Annie Hanna Cestra brings both experience and vision to the role. As COO of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, she has been integral in helping the company remain the top real estate company in state. Under her guide, the company has advanced strategic initatives, increased operational efficiency and supported the growth and development of real estate professionals across the entire footprint.
“I am honored to be elected Chairman of the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission,” said Annie Hanna Cestra. “Pennsylvania’s Real Estate market plays a vital role in our economy and in the lives of millions of residents. I look forward to working with my fellow commissioners, industry stakeholders, and the public to ensure that our standards remain strong and responsive to the needs of today’s Sellers, Buyers and Professionals.”
As Chairman, Annie Hanna Cestra will guide commission meetings, oversee regulatory initiatives and support the implementation of the statewide licensing procedures and educational requirements.
Her appointment reflects a continued commitment to fostering a culture of transparency, professionalism and confidence within the real estate industry. Howard Hanna Real Estate Services congratulates Annie Hanna Cestra and looks forward to the positive impact her leadership will continue to bring to the Commonwealth’s real estate landscape.
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services proudly provides real estate, mortgage, title, and insurance services across 14 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. Recognized as the most innovative brokerage, Howard Hanna provides solution-based programs and platforms to empower their agents to provide more resources for homebuyers and home sellers, resulting in their agents achieving a sales success rate that is 53% higher than agents at the top 1000 brokerages nationally. Since 1957, Howard Hanna has helped agents build the skills and experience needed to thrive in the ever-changing landscape of real estate. Learn more at www.HowardHanna.com.
