Residential Properties Ltd. is proud to announce that Michele L. Brais, Managing Broker of RPL’s offices in East Greenwich, South County, Jamestown, and Newport, has been appointed by Governor Dan McKee to serve on the Rhode Island Real Estate Commission. The commission is responsible for licensing and regulating real estate professionals throughout the state, safeguarding public interests, and upholding compliance with Rhode Island real estate law. Brais’ appointment reflects Residential Properties’ longstanding commitment to ethical practice, consumer protection, and the advancement of professional excellence.
“I am honored to serve on the Rhode Island Real Estate Commission,” said Brais. “I look forward to supporting policies and practices that protect consumers, strengthen professional standards, and ensure a fair and transparent real estate marketplace across our state.”
“The appointment of one of our Managing Brokers to the Rhode Island Real Estate Commission is a meaningful recognition of leadership within our company,” said Sally Lapides, President & CEO of Residential Properties Ltd. “Michele has deep expertise, unwavering integrity, and a long-standing commitment to ethical practice and consumer protection. We are proud to see her leadership recognized at the state level and know she will serve the public and the profession with distinction.”
As a respected leader in the real estate community, Brais brings decades of comprehensive industry experience spanning brokerage management, sales leadership, professional standards, education, and advocacy. She has overseen high-performing brokerage offices serving Coastal Rhode Island’s diverse residential markets. Her expertise includes luxury and waterfront properties, regulatory compliance, agent development, transaction management, and strategic growth initiatives. Known for her collaborative leadership style and unwavering integrity, she has consistently elevated professional standards while mentoring the next generation of real estate professionals.
Brais has also held prominent leadership roles at both the state and local levels, including serving as President of the Rhode Island Association of Realtors® and President of the Greater Providence Board of Realtors®. In these roles, she championed industry education, legislative advocacy, and ethical accountability. Her appointment underscores her reputation as a trusted industry leader and her ongoing dedication to the real estate profession. To learn more about Michele L. Brais, please visit ResidentialProperties.com.
