Meet Greg Hanner
ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Greg Hanner
Greg is the Broker/Owner of Garden Realty with an exceptional combination of 34 years of award-winning home building experience and use of cutting-edge real estate technology. His unique construction background gives Buyers and Sellers a distinct advantage, as he can professionally assess home conditions and potential issues before making offers or shaping offer strategies.
As an independent broker, Greg provides direct, personalized service from start to finish. You won’t experience the handing off from the team leader to a junior team member when you work with Greg!
AWARDS
Recent Awards & Recognition
(2026)
4x (2022-2025)
2x (2022 & 2025)
2x (2021 & 2018)
(Certified Residential Specialist)
ABR
(Accredited Buyer Representative)
Greg was just awarded “2026 Broker of the Year” and “2021 and 2018 Realtor of the Year” by his peers and the Eastern CT Association of Realtors. If you are looking for an agent who uses today’s technology to maximize their communication abilities, then Greg is the agent for you. As an AI-certified, Probate-certified, Divorce Specialist, and e-PRO-certified agent, Greg is proactive and savvy with today’s tech tools, and he takes the connected consumer seriously while meeting their online needs. Follow Greg on Facebook for great articles and ideas on home ownership or custom building. You can contact Greg directly at 860-608-8659 or via email at [email protected]
Greg has been with Garden Realty since 1989 (becoming a Broker in 2008), specializing in single-family, condo, and land sales. As a senior Project Manager for BROM Builders, Greg was always on the cutting edge with custom single-family home and land sales.
He currently serves as the Residential Real Estate Council’s 2026 President and on the Eastern CT Association of Realtors Board of Directors and was the 2020 ECAR President. Greg has been a Circle of Excellence award winner for multiple quarters every year since 2016 and a Master’s Club Award recipient, placing him in the top 5% of area agents every year since 2017. He also serves on the SmartMLS Advisory committee.
For custom home building information in eastern CT, visit the BROM Builders website. Greg holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut and a private pilot’s license with an instrument rating.
Besides enjoying time with his wife of 40+ years, Denise, and his 2 daughters, Erica and Kristyn, Greg enjoys spending quality time with his friends and family.
For Buyers
- No “Out-of-Pocket” costs for professional Buyer’s representation
- Higher offer acceptance rates due to proven strategies and tactics employed to help Buyers win
- Start with a short-term agreement so we can confirm we work well together
- Personalized MLS searches with instant email notifications tailored to your wish list
- Professional home condition assessment using 34 years of construction experience
- Your advocate – not afraid to tell you what homes NOT to buy! Greg will talk you down from pursuing homes that aren’t right for you
- Experienced negotiator with 36 years of getting deals done
- Works well with all agencies as an independent broker
For Sellers
- Expert marketing to BOTH Buyer pools: Buyer’s agents AND unrepresented Buyers
- You set the price and broker fees – full transparency
- Professional photography included – photos make crucial first impressions
- Electronic lockbox for security and visitor tracking
- Expert negotiator with 36 years of deal-making experience
- Independent broker advantage – works effectively with all agencies
- Construction expertise helps price your home accurately and address potential Buyer concerns
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