About Us

About Rhode Island’s
Real Estate Company

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Rhode Island’s
Real Estate Company®

Residential Properties Ltd. is Rhode Island’s largest and most successful independent real estate company with roughly 240 agents and nine offices locations - including Barrington, Cumberland, East Greenwich, Jamestown, Narragansett, Newport, Providence, the West Side of Providence, and Westport, Massachusetts.

the #1 Firm in Rhode island

RPL consistently earns national recognition as one of the top real estate companies in the country. Recently, RPL was included on the 2025 RealTrends Verified list of Best Real Estate Brokerages in the United States, as well as the RIS Media Power Broker Rankings – two prestigious lists of the largest and most successful residential real estate brokerages in the entire nation.

Our offices are filled with knowledgeable agents who strive to provide a positive, satisfying, and professional experience, whether you’re buying your first house, selling a property, or moving into your dream home.

A CUSTOM EXPERIENCE at ALL PRICE POINTS.

Residential Properties Ltd. is a diverse group of professionals who recognize housing as a basic human right and will help ALL people find a home that best meets their needs.

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decades of
trusted service

1981

In 1981, Sally Lapides, co-founder of Residential Properties Ltd. noticed that the real estate market was changing and sought to build a company where every aspect of the business was fashioned through the concept of "quality" service. Residential Properties continues to operate under this philosophy, and agents build their business through service, innovation, and sheer hard work. For over 40 years, Residential Properties has cultivated a real estate culture where ideas and up-to-date knowledge are shared throughout our company.

1986

The company commissioned William Kite to design the signature building at the corner of Wickenden and Benefit Streets, which today is home to the company’s Providence Sales Team, Corporate Headquarters, and our Relocation Division.

1988

Opening of Cumberland office and Edgewood office.

1989

RPL expands its reach with the Referrals & Relocation Division and membership in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE). Today, LeadingRE comprises top independent real estate firms, with annual sales of $257 billion.

1990

Opening of the Barrington office.

1995

Edgewood office moved to East Greenwich in a building purchased on Main Street.

2004

Opening of the South County office.

2005-06

RPL funded and built its own Providence Habitat Humanity house on Julian Street off Atwells Avenue.

2020

RPL becomes first Rhode Island real estate company ever to reach $1 billion in annual sales. Westport, MA becomes the 7th new office location for the company.

2021

RPL opens its 8th office in Newport.

2025

Island Realty joins Residential Properties, marking RPL’s ninth office location.

Today

Today, Residential Properties Ltd. has grown to become Rhode Island’s most successful real estate company, recording more sales volume than any other brokerage firm in the state. With nine office locations and over 240 full-time agents, RPL is proud to be Rhode Island’s largest independent real estate company.

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A Record of Results

With strategically located offices from the coast to capital, we weave together almost a half-century of expertise, a hard-earned reputation, and a supportive environment to ensure success.

240

Agents

9

Offices

45

Years in buisness

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unlock your potential

Residential Properties offers the tools, support, and culture to help you grow with confidence and adapt to the changing industry landscape. As a leading independent brokerage, we’re proud to provide exceptional training, technology, marketing, and mentorship – all within a collaborative, locally rooted environment. Contact us to talk about your future with Residential Properties.

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“At RPL, our mission is to build lasting success through strong, meaningful relationships - with our clients, colleagues, and community. We believe that true achievement in real estate comes not just from sales, but from the trust and connections we cultivate every day.”

Sally Lapides

President • CEO