Sally Hersey Named 2026 Rhode Island Realtor of the Year
The Rhode Island Association of Realtors chose Hersey, of Williams & Stuart Real Estate, from nearly 6,000 Realtors statewide.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Residential
Sally Hersey was named 2026 Rhode Island Realtor of the Year by the Rhode Island Association of Realtors. The award recognizes dedication and service to the Realtor organization as well as community contributions.
Why it matters
The honor reflects peer recognition of leadership within the state's real estate profession. It highlights the role of volunteer service and association leadership in the Realtor community across Rhode Island.
The selection was made by peers from a pool of nearly 6,000 Realtors across Rhode Island. The source does not disclose vote counts or the other nominees considered.
The players
Rhode Island Association of Realtors
The state trade association representing Realtors in Rhode Island, which selected Hersey for the award.
Sally Hersey
A Rhode Island and Massachusetts licensed real estate professional with Williams & Stuart Real Estate who has led several Realtor organizations.
The details
Hersey works at Williams & Stuart Real Estate and is licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. She began her real estate career in 2006 and has since served as president of the Greater Providence Board of Realtors in 2018 and as 2024 president of the Rhode Island Association of Realtors.
Timeline
2006: Hersey began her real estate career.
2018: Hersey served as president of the Greater Providence Board of Realtors.
2019: Hersey received the Greater Providence Board of Realtors Lear Award.
2021: Hersey was named Greater Providence Board of Realtors Realtor of the Year.
2024: Hersey served as president of the Rhode Island Association of Realtors.
Career Progression
Hersey's 2026 statewide honor follows her 2021 Greater Providence Board of Realtors Realtor of the Year award, extending local recognition to the state level. Her path from Greater Providence board president in 2018 to Rhode Island Association president in 2024 led to this statewide selection.
For Rhode Island homebuyers and sellers, the award highlights an experienced agent with long involvement in local and state Realtor leadership. Residents working with Realtors may find the state association's recognition a useful signal when choosing representation.
The takeaway
Recognition from peers across nearly 6,000 Realtors signals sustained service in the state's residential real estate community. Readers looking for an agent can weigh association leadership and local awards alongside licensing and experience.
Further reading
Explore more Residential real estate coverage for context on the housing professionals shaping the state's market.
Source note: This article includes information reported by GoLocalProv.
