Garden Realty is an independent, locally owned BBB A+ rated brokerage, established in 1986, and currently led by Greg Hanner. Meeting and exceeding our client’s goals are our top priorities. Our agents provide you with a high level of continuity from the beginning to the end of your transaction. Our slogan, “Talk Is Cheap – Results Matter” represents our agents’ commitment to performing at a high level for our clients.
Discover how Buyers and Sellers at every stage found their ideal homes with clear, experienced guidance. From showings to offers and closing, each step is handled with transparency and care, which is why clients trust us to help turn their homeownership goals into reality.
Gregory was wonderful, cordial and helpful. A pleasure discussing our real estate concern and getting his professional guidance
Ray Mastronunzio
★★★★★
January 12, 2026
Greg quickly sold my 3-family investment property in Norwich, CT, at the right price. I was totally pleased with his presentation and marketing of our listing. His guidance through every step of the process was priceless and beyond professional. We look forward to working with him again when it comes time to sell our primary home or either of the two condos remaining in my small portfolio.
Joshua Tefft
★★★★★
January 1, 2026
Greg Hanner is a true professional and a master of his craft. He has created many connections in the realtor world and is respected by many. I appreciated that he used data to make informed decisions. He is extremely knowledgeable and when we ran into the inevitable hurdles, he was able to give insight based on past experiences to guide me in making a decision. He leads with a heart of a teacher, informing his clients to make a decision...Greg Hanner is a true professional and a master of his craft. He has created many connections in the realtor world and is respected by many. I appreciated that he used data to make informed decisions. He is extremely knowledgeable and when we ran into the inevitable hurdles, he was able to give insight based on past experiences to guide me in making a decision. He leads with a heart of a teacher, informing his clients to make a decision rather than making a decision for them. He is also a very honest person, ensuring transparency for both sides of the deal.
Janice Fleming
★★★★★
October 31, 2025
I connected with Greg after a professional analytics webinar where I was impressed by his willingness to help others succeed. He went out of his way to record and share a walkthrough video that clarified everything perfectly. Greg is knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely supportive - qualities that make him an outstanding agent and someone I’d confidently recommend to clients.
Krit Wanpensri
★★★★★
October 21, 2025
It was a pleasure working with Greg on our recent transaction. He was highly responsive, extremely knowledgeable, and maintained great communication throughout the process. I truly appreciate his professionalism and look forward to working with him again in the future.
Sajjadur Rahman
★★★★★
April 2, 2025
As a first-time homebuyer, I was fortunate to have Greg Hanner as my real estate agent. He expertly guided me through the entire process, patiently answering my numerous questions with impressive promptness and clarity. Greg's proficiency with technology was particularly helpful in comparing properties, even using tools like Google Maps. He also ensured swift communication between all parties involved, leading to a fast closing. Beyond his professional skills, Gregory is exceptionally patient and a genuinely nice person. For any first-time...As a first-time homebuyer, I was fortunate to have Greg Hanner as my real estate agent. He expertly guided me through the entire process, patiently answering my numerous questions with impressive promptness and clarity. Greg's proficiency with technology was particularly helpful in comparing properties, even using tools like Google Maps. He also ensured swift communication between all parties involved, leading to a fast closing. Beyond his professional skills, Gregory is exceptionally patient and a genuinely nice person. For any first-time buyer, he is undoubtedly the best choice.
Saxy Wolf
★★★★★
March 17, 2025
Exceptional Realtor! Greg Made Home Buying Easy, Stress-Free, and Saved Me Money! I had a great experience working with Greg to find my new home. From the very beginning, he was incredibly responsive, always quick to answer my questions and provide updates. Communication was seamless, which made the process go smoothly. Greg is extremely knowledgeable about the market and provided valuable insights on neighborhoods, pricing trends, and what to look for in a home. His expertise helped me make informed...Exceptional Realtor! Greg Made Home Buying Easy, Stress-Free, and Saved Me Money! I had a great experience working with Greg to find my new home. From the very beginning, he was incredibly responsive, always quick to answer my questions and provide updates. Communication was seamless, which made the process go smoothly.
Greg is extremely knowledgeable about the market and provided valuable insights on neighborhoods, pricing trends, and what to look for in a home. His expertise helped me make informed decisions at every step.
It’s clear that Greg is a highly experienced professional who truly cares about his clients. He took the time to understand my needs and worked tirelessly to find the perfect home for me. I never felt pressured, only supported, which really reduced my stress and I never felt overwhelmed.
Beyond just experience, Greg was also very strategic in negotiating on my behalf. Thanks to his guidance, I was able to secure a great deal in a competitive market. He knew exactly how to position my offer to be a strong offer while ensuring my best interests were protected.
One of the things that truly set Greg apart was his ability to connect me with trusted third-party professionals, from mortgage lenders to home inspectors. Every recommendation he provided turned out to be not only reliable but also a better deal than the options I had found on my own.
I highly recommend Greg to anyone looking to buy a home. If you want a dedicated, knowledgeable, and strategic realtor!
Kimberly Glover
★★★★★
January 20, 2025
'The Anti-Realtor Realtor' In our first conversation Gregory Hanner told me he was the anti-realtor realtor. That instantly alleviated my apprehension about buying property in today's market. He has no agenda other than to find his clients their perfect home whatever their budget. He's helped people purchase multi-million dollar estates so I worried me and my tiny old house would be maybe not so important to him. I was wrong. I was treated like royalty and this was my new...'The Anti-Realtor Realtor'
In our first conversation Gregory Hanner told me he was the anti-realtor realtor. That instantly alleviated my apprehension about buying property in today's market. He has no agenda other than to find his clients their perfect home whatever their budget. He's helped people purchase multi-million dollar estates so I worried me and my tiny old house would be maybe not so important to him. I was wrong. I was treated like royalty and this was my new castle. Greg is honest, knowledgeable, and efficient, making the entire process unexpectedly simple. I recommend him to anyone looking for THE BEST.
Patrick Cozens
★★★★★
January 18, 2025
My wife and I first met Greg in 2012. We had owned a small cottage in Groton Long Point and the 600 sq ft living area was getting too small to accommodate our summer visitors (too many sleeping bags to trip over in the morning!). By chance we ended up visiting a new build being shown by Greg and Brom Builders. Greg listened to our ‘small house, small budget’ dilemma. During that first interaction he without question assured us, that...My wife and I first met Greg in 2012. We had owned a small cottage in Groton Long Point and the 600 sq ft living area was getting too small to accommodate our summer visitors (too many sleeping bags to trip over in the morning!).
By chance we ended up visiting a new build being shown by Greg and Brom Builders. Greg listened to our ‘small house, small budget’ dilemma. During that first interaction he without question assured us, that even though our budget was limited we could achieve a dream house. In a couple of days he took my 3 Post-It notes of the house I wanted to build, and voila! He created external and internal views on paper and by way of digital video, a complete walk-through. I was hooked. 10 months later we moved in … we had so much fun, Greg & Brom were so much fun to work with and everyday was like Christmas, we would walk the 20 yards to our new construction (we rented another cottage right across the street and just gasped at the progress each day, admittedly I always took the evening tour with a glass of red wine so was always happy!).
Now the reason I tell this story … Greg is not just a realtor, he lives and breathes housing and construction, his enthusiasm and passion are inspirational. He knows building code inside out and can instantly tell you right from wrong.
We have kept in touch with Greg throughout the years and shared a few chases on property over the period. Our latest was just a few months back where we secured our second home … Greg freely admitted that this was his quickest purchase ever
People ask me, “How can you be friends with a realtor?” … quite easily … He is out not to ‘bone you’, he enjoys the service he provides and you can tell.
I may be too old to buy another house, but hey who knows ? if I do I will be giving him a call!
