NAI James E. Hanson is a full service commercial real estate firm founded in 1995 and is committed to providing the highest quality commercial real estate services in Northern New Jersey, Southern New York and Eastern Pennsylvania. Our focus is on two clear objectives: to perform extraordinary work and deliver remarkable client service. This would not be possible without an exceptionally talented team of associates who embody our company values of honesty, integrity and accountability.

James E. Hanson started his real estate career at age 18 working in commercial leasing and residential sales. In 1955, he formed James E. Hanson & Company.  His sons Peter, Jon and Donald all worked for him and Peter remains the Chairman of the company today.

In 1982 James E. Hanson was one of the first companies to join the NAI Network. The network today includes 5,800 professionals and more than 325 offices worldwide.

Peter’s son, William C. Hanson (aka Bill), began his career at NAI Hanson after graduating from Colgate University. He was appointed President in 1993, a role he holds today. Under Bill’s leadership, a second office in Parsippany opened in 2007 and two years later NAI Hanson acquired Schilp & Co. Realtors, a real estate firm from Morris County.  In January 2025 NAI Hanson expanded its regional footprint and expertise through the acquisition of The Garibaldi Group (TGG), a full-service CRE company with over 100 years of experience, and NAI Summit, eastern Pennsylvania’s premier full service commercial real estate firm.

NAI Hanson currently employs over 100 people and manages over 11MM square feet.

DID YOU KNOW? Hanson Place, a block from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY and James E. Hanson Way in Teterboro, NJ are named after the Hanson family.

Our commitment to putting our clients first has not only kept us at the forefront of our industry over the course of six decades, but continues to inspire us every day to surpass their expectation.