On August 13, 2025, Allen Tate Beverly-Hanks officially became Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Real Estate. This rebranding aligns a longstanding Western North Carolina market leader with Howard Hanna, the largest family-owned and privately held real estate brokerage in the United States.
Howard Hanna
Founded in 1957 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Howard Hanna Jr. and Anne Freyvogel Hanna Howard Hanna Careers Howard Hanna Franchise.
Over decades, it expanded through strategic acquisitions and mergers—growing from a single office to one of the nation’s largest real estate firms, offering full-service operations across real estate, mortgage, insurance, title, commercial, relocation, and land services.
Recognized as the #1 family-owned and –operated brokerage firm in the U.S. with over $34.5 billion in closed sales in the most recent year, topping performance among private firms.
Known for its innovation and community-rooted ethos, it supports more than 13,000 agents across a 13-state footprint with strong marketing, technology, and service platforms.
Beverly-Hanks Realtors
Established in 1976 from the merger of Beverly Realty and W. Neal Hanks & Associates, Beverly-Hanks became Western North Carolina’s market leader through deep local expertise and client service.
Under Allen Tate’s ownership since 2022, it brought ~460 agents, 18 offices, and a commanding presence in luxury, acreage, commercial, and residential sectors to Asheville and surrounding counties.
As a Large Acreage and Luxury Broker based in North Carolina, Dwain Ammons now gains unparalleled resources through the rebranding:
Extended National Reach & Visibility
He taps into Howard Hanna’s vast network—over 13,000 agents and a presence across 13 states—offering superior listing exposure and referral opportunities.
Broadened Service Suite
Dwain now gains access to bundled services including mortgage, insurance, title, commercial, and relocation support through Howard Hanna’s vertically integrated model.
Enhanced Marketing and Technology Tools
Powered by Howard Hanna’s innovation-driven platforms and agent support infrastructure, he can deliver sharper branding, data tools, and digital marketing to high-end buyers and sellers.
Strengthened Trust and Brand Credibility
The Howard Hanna name is synonymous with reliability, community focus, and stability. Dwain benefits from this brand elevation while retaining his deep-rooted local connections in Western North Carolina.
Seamless, Localized Transition
Despite the rebrand, the leadership and local team—including those from Beverly-Hanks—remain in place, ensuring continuity in relationships and hyper-local expertise.
Luxury and Acreage Sellers gain national-scale marketing, faster closings via in-house mortgage, and brand trust with high-touch, local representation.
Buyers benefit from expanded inventory across multiple markets, efficient purchase pipelines, and support through consolidation—whether in finance, insurance, or title.
Dwain Ammons is uniquely positioned to elevate his service to discerning western North Carolina luxury and large acreage clients—backed by a powerhouse brokerage with financial strength, technological edge, and deep community roots. The rebranding cements his footprint in NC while unlocking opportunities across state lines. It’s a move that reinforces local excellence through global infrastructure—designed to deliver more, faster, and smarter for clients.
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Dwain Ammons Broker | C2EX, e-PRO®, PSA, SFR® Luxury Certified Residential Broker
1518 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure NC 28746
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