Our Story

At Williams & Stuart Real Estate, our motto says it all: helping buyers, helping sellers, helping our community.

As an independently owned and operated brokerage, we proudly serve Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut with a team of roughly eighty sales associates and five offices across the state.

Founded in 2009 by industry leaders Susan Rowles and Paul Zarrella, our brokerage is built on more than 30 years of real estate expertise. Our approach is designed to provide buyers and sellers with a stress-free and rewarding experience from start to finish. Whether you’re purchasing your first home, selling your current property, or moving out-of-state, our agents are dedicated to guiding you through every step with confidence and ease.

But we’re more than just a real estate agency—we’re part of the community. We actively fundraise to support local charities, sponsor youth sports teams, and invest in the neighborhoods we call home. With top-tier tools, comprehensive training, and a passion for service, our team is committed to delivering exceptional results and ensuring that every client’s real estate experience is smooth, successful, and rewarding.

Mission Statement

“Our mission is to exceed the expectations of our clients, inspire and reward our agents, and provide superior results to those who enlist our services.”

What makes a Williams & Stuart agent different from the rest?

Honest conversations, not sales presentations

The buying and selling process is often overwhelming, so we try to keep it simple and focus on understanding your unique needs. It all starts with a conversation, and we’ll walk you through the process step by step.

Full-service support & in-house training

Our agents have the proper training, resources, and the staff behind them to get things done. From marketing costs to inputting new listings, our agents get full support so they can do what they do best — helping you sell your property and find your dream home.

Local people who give back to R.I. communities

You’ll work with Rhode Islanders who support local businesses, charities and events. Why? Because we live here and love RI! We volunteer for local causes like Big Sisters of America, Gloria Gemma, American Cancer Society, A Wish Come True, and more. We also sponsor local youth programs and fun charity events every year.

Hear it straight from our agents themselves

Sally Hersey

W&S agent since 2009

Williams & Stuart cares about the well being and balance of their agents. There is not another company in our market that does that. It shows us that we’re with a company that cares, and it makes you a better agent. It’s a win-win for your clients, too, because they’re dealing with an agent that has support from their company, both individually and as a realtor. We’ve got the admin staff that take a lot of stuff off our plates, so we can focus on our clients’ needs.

2018 Greater Providence Board of Realtors President

CRS RI Chapter Founder, Secretary and Treasurer

Matt Kachanis

W&S agent since 2012

They have a personal trainer that comes in several days a week that we can work out with for free. They have a nutritionist who makes us meals that we can have throughout the week. We have a kids playroom, not only for our agents but for our clients. A lounge area that we can decompress and socialize in. It makes you want to be in the office. The owners make themselves available to help, so there’s always something to help advance your day just by being in the atmosphere that they’ve created.

Providence Journal Readers’ Choice Award Winner

Barbara Jagolinzer

W&S agent since 2015, licensed since 1985

I’m with Williams & Stuart and not with another local company because I like Susan and Paul. I think they are very consumer-centric. They’re all about the client. They’re also all about the realtor. They really work hard to make our lives easier, not harder. I think that they set a high standard of morality and a high standard of consumer service.