Larry Hann

Larry Hann spent the first 20 years of his professional life far removed from the world of real estate. Working as a technical support specialist in the telecommunications industry, including 12 years with Bell Canada in Toronto, he viewed himself strictly as a technician. He had absolutely no idea that he possessed any ability to sell.

Everything changed completely by accident in 1994. Larry was working for Unitel in Newfoundland when the company launched a competition encouraging non sales staff to promote a new long distance telephone service. Motivated by the prospect of earning extra holiday time, he drove out to local communities and started knocking on doors. His friendly approach was so effective that he secured 365 accounts during the campaign, crushing the competition and stunning the corporate head office.

Recognizing his rare natural talent, a sales manager recruited Larry to sell life insurance in 1996. He spent the next four years leading his sales team and building a highly successful business through relentless cold calling and traveling across the island. However, the constant time spent on the road kept him away from his family. Seeking a career change that would keep him closer to home, Larry studied for his real estate license and officially entered the industry in July 2000.

His unmatched work ethic quickly caught the attention of a local broker. After watching Larry spend months making cold calls from the back office, the broker brought him to a brand new subdivision in Torbay called Pine Ridge Creek. Larry spent 18 months managing open houses there and learning every intricate detail of new home construction.

His expertise grew rapidly and soon attracted the attention of Gary Reardon, one of the most prominent builders in the city. Impressed by Larry's negotiation skills during a commercial transaction, Reardon offered him the lead sales position for a new development featuring 75 homes and 50 condominiums. This opportunity allowed Larry to deeply solidify his reputation in the St. John's real estate market.

In 2006, Larry and his wife Glenys made a pioneering move that would shape the future of his business. While Larry was out selling homes, Glenys dedicated herself to building their online presence through a brand new website. Through her tireless work on search engine optimization, they managed to push LarryHann.com to the very top of Google's first page organically. This digital footprint has generated countless leads and remains a cornerstone of The Hann Group today.

Now boasting 26 years of real estate experience, Larry operates with a level of integrity that is rare in the industry. He maintains a strict personal policy against double ending deals. Larry believes it is impossible to be completely impartial while representing both the buyer and the seller, so he refuses to do it. This ensures that every client he represents gets his absolute loyalty and fierce protection during negotiations.

At 70 years old, Larry continues to thrive on the energetic pace of the market and the warm relationships he builds with his clients. From accidental door to door salesman to the top agent in St. John's, his journey proves that genuine connection and unwavering honesty are the ultimate keys to real estate success.