Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty began in 1956 as a one-office operation and has grown into a real estate brokerage serving Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. The company works with buyers and sellers across residential and commercial real estate, and the service mix also includes mortgage and financing, relocation, new construction, senior services, and property management. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty supports home searches, property listings, and market guidance through local agents who focus on community insight, real estate trends, and transaction support. The business model centers on brokerage services and related real estate support across a broad regional network.