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The SVN® brand was founded in 1987 out of a desire to improve the commercial real estate industry for all stakeholders through cooperation and organized competition. SVN is now a globally recognized commercial real estate brand united by a shared vision of creating value with clients, colleagues and our communities. When you choose SVN you mobilize the entire SVN organization of experts and all our trusted relationships to act on your behalf. This shared network is the SVN Difference.

200 Markets. Nearly 2,000 Agents. Billions of Dollars in Transactions Annually.

Hans Hardisty, MBA

Managing Director SVN | Hardisty Commercial Realty
Commercial Realty
hans.hardisty@svn.com | Phone: 914.489.7909

Hans W. Hardisty serves as a Managing Director with SVN , with offices in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. and specializes in the purchase and sale of self-storage facilities across the tri-state area. Hardisty is a member of the New York State Self-Storage Association (NYSSA), the national Self-Storage Association (SSA), a CCIM Candidate, and holds an MBA. Hardisty also has extensive development and management experience.

Since joining SVN, Hardisty has participated in the disposition of single facility properties from $500,000 – $28,000,000, development sites, buyer representation, and portfolio sales up to $42,000,000. In addition, he has served as an industry expert as a consultant for large private and publicly traded companies seeking to enter and/or grow within the self-storage industry. Moreover, he has teamed with multiple SVN members across the country as an in-house analytical and industry resource.

Prior to joining SVN-DCCR, Hardisty worked for Herb Redl Properties as the Business Development Officer. This privately-held company purchases, develops, manages, and operates premium self-storage, commercial, and residential space across the Hudson Valley. With holdings of 1,300,000 square feet, Hardisty made big impacts within the 13-facility self-storage portfolio. Within the self-storage division, he developed comprehensive feasibility and valuation proformas for expansion, development, and acquisition projects. He also played a key role in the launch of the companies’ tenant insurance program.

Hardisty earned his BA in Economics from Gettysburg College and an MBA with a focus on Real Estate and Entrepreneurship from The George Washington University. In between his studies, he worked as a Program Officer for an Economic Development Company in New York, NY. Hardisty grew up in the self-storage and real estate business and has taken on most of the countless tasks and efforts that arise from a landlord, developer, and manager’s perspective.

Hans and his family reside in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

Why Choose Us

Geographical coverage and amplified outreach to traditional, cross-market and emerging buyers and tenants is the only way to achieve maximum value for our clients. This is why we proactively promote properties and share fees with the entire industry. This SVN’s our unique Shared Value Network® and just one of the many ways that SVN Advisors create amazing value with our clients, colleagues and communities.

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What Customers Say

Hans was very professional, knowledgeable and committed to the project. Hans met with me and understood the tasks at hand and was professional throughout the process.

Joel B.

(Client & Owner / Operator)

Hans was able to catch important items I would have missed and was clearly dedicated throughout the entire process.

Wayne W.

(Client & Banker)

The listing process was extremely well done and professional. I must say, a job very well done.