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About Dana Kostishack
Educator - Mentor - Coach - Business Planner
Associate Broker - Manager
Welcome! Dana Kostishack has been in the real estate industry since 1998. She has an extensive knowledge in Title Operation, Closings and Residential and Commercial Sales Industry. She started in Residential sales in August 2005. From there she became a top producer in the Green Tree office and Collier Township Office. Her career as a licensed Associate Broker and Non-Competing Manager started in 2015 in the Howard Hanna Forest Hills Office. After successfully growing production and team success she also became the manager of the Monroeville Office. Leading over 60 sales associates located in two offices East of Pittsburgh.
In 2018 Dana had the opportunity to return home to the Northwest side of Pittsburgh where she currently resides. She now oversees 50+ sales associates in the Moon Township Office known as Howard Hanna West Suburban.
It’s important that our sales associates feel fully informed and confident when working with Dana. She prides herself on integrity and pride in all that she does. That’s why when choosing to work with Dana Kostishack you will not only see a difference in management style but a level of experience that will support you in all your real estate endeavors. She not only strives for individual success but, team success. If you are considering us for your business we encourage you to reach out to any of our sales associates, and learn more about our culture, family and team.
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Dana is hands down the best manager, she is a leader and completely passionate about real estate and her team. No matter where you are in your business or experience level, she can help
Leah Wulster
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Howard Hanna is a fantastic company to work for, and Dana Kostishack is a fabulous leader of people!! Very involved and dedicated to each individual agents' growth and success. I could not ask for more. We have a wonderfully supportive and collaborative atmosphere at the Moon Township office, and I am grateful and proud to be a part of it.
Heather Greenwald
Real Estate Agent
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Dana Kostishack is an amazing manager. I have been an agent with Howard Hanna West Suburban office for nearly 20 years. So I have been here through a few managers. Dana has undoubtedly invested more time with her agents through training, one-on-one career development weekly meetings, going on listing appointments with agents to show the true team effort in our all encompassing services, and her commitment to Children's Hospital fundraising efforts throughout the year. Her passion for real estate and helping people shows every day. I am blessed to be a part of the Howard Hanna family of realtors and this great team at the West Suburban Office.
Brenda Petkunas
Realtor
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In addition to being a gifted sales manager, Dana is a wonderful teacher! She focuses on helping our agents, managers and employees understand not only the "what" and "how" of our tools, programs and market differentiators - but also on the WHY. Her talent, gentle humor and generous spirit make her an invaluable asset to our management team, and a gift to those on the receiving end of her real estate wisdom!
Jackie Cassara
Vice President, Education - Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
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Dana is an extremely hard-working and passionate Manager. She works tirelessly to ensure her agents' success. Dana is a fabulous trainer, hosting a variety of training sessions in her office each month. We are fortunate that she dedicates time to our Fast Start new agent training program, teaching two sessions. If you are looking to obtain your Real Estate License, or are unhappy at your current broker/office, I would highly recommend Dana's office to anyone. She is fabulous!
Nicole M.
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Dana’s online zoom course was incredibly encouraging ! She set the tone in the beginning and WOW lots of great data and info ! She was easy to follow and left me wanting to go BACK to ask more questions And a desire to dive more into the technical part - it’s not going to be easy but Dana’s soft but very upbeat excited approach helps me to not be afraid to learn the technical components ! Dana takes the fear out of learning !
Kathryn Goldschmidt O’corr
Agent
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She is the reason why I’m in West Suburban office. She is an excellent leader and educator. She is always there for you no matter what time and which day. I’m very lucky and blessed to have Dana as my manager.
Peri Palichat, Realtor®
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Truthfully, I can't imagine a better manager and mentor. Dana is always available, literally day or night when I have a question, am faced with a new situation, or need a second set of eyes on something. She is super personable, always approachable, and never makes me feel like a bother regardless of how many questions I have. She truly does always make the time because of her dedication to her team and focuses on open and honest communication, always. As much as she is a manager, Dana is a friend, and I would recommend her time and time again. She is a big part of why I've been able to meet and exceed my goals.
Laurel Tokarczyk
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Dana has been such a help with my experience as a new realtor. As someone who is new to the business it can be tough to get your footing, to make a name for yourself and to generate consistent income . Dana has been there to guild and groom me. She answers my calls or always get back to me - and it's such a help because it makes one feel that they're not in this alone. She is always constantly reminding me that, " we are partners and that our success is both one and the same". Dana sets a fine example from the way that she carries herself to the way that she interacts with clients and other fellow realtors. I read once that , "good manners are made up of petty sacrifices." That's Dana. I can only hope to be on her level one day.
Francjuan Blake