Best Realtor in Rhode Island | Smooth Sailing Real Estate

Real Estate, Made Smooth and Straightforward.

Local guidance, clear communication, and proven systems — so your next move feels simple, secure, and stress-free.

Trusted by Homeowners Across Rhode Island for 15+ Years | 250+ Homes Sold

Navigating your Real Estate dreams Seamlessly

Your Trusted Real Estate Experts in Rhode Island

Helping homeowners buy, sell, and invest across Rhode Island with confidence and care.

Welcome to Smooth Sailing Team

Guiding You Toward a Seamless Real Estate Experience

At Smooth Sailing Team, we make every step of your real estate journey simple, stress-free, and rewarding. Whether you’re buying your first home, selling for top value, or just exploring your property’s worth, our Keller Williams experts are here to help you navigate with confidence.

Buying

Find your dream home with guidance from local experts who understand the Rhode Island market inside and out. We help you discover the perfect property that fits your lifestyle and budget.

Home Valuation

Curious about your home’s current value? Get a free, accurate estimate based on real-time market data and local insights — no pressure, just clarity.

Selling

Sell your home quickly and for top dollar with our proven Smooth Sailing system — professional photos, drone videos, and smart marketing that gets results.

About Smooth Sailing Team

15+ Years of Guiding Rhode Island Homeowners with Trust and Care

With over 15 years of experience, the Smooth Sailing Team has been helping clients buy and sell homes with confidence across Rhode Island. Led by Frank A. Denette (Owner – REALTOR®) and Esther Denette (Owner – Sales Professional), we take pride in making every real estate journey smooth, transparent, and rewarding.

Backed by Keller Williams Coastal, our team brings deep local knowledge and a client-first approach to every transaction — whether you’re a first-time homebuyer in RI, searching for luxury homes, or ready to sell your house in Rhode Island.

We’re more than agents — we’re your trusted crew, navigating your real estate dreams seamlessly.

Who We Help

At Smooth Sailing Team, we help home buyers and sellers across Rhode Island navigate every step of the real estate process with confidence. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer in RI, searching for Westerly homes for sale, or ready to sell your house in Rhode Island, our experienced team is here to guide you.

What We Believe

We believe every real estate journey should be seamless, stress-free, and rewarding. Our motto, “Navigating your Real Estate Dreams Seamlessly,” isn’t just words — it’s how we do business. With over 15 years of experience, we combine local knowledge, honesty, and care to help you find your perfect place or sell with success.

Why We’re Different

Unlike typical agencies, we bring personalized strategies and deep community expertise to every client. Whether it’s Narragansett waterfront real estate, luxury homes in Rhode Island, or family homes in Lincoln, RI, our team knows each neighborhood inside and out. We’re not just agents — we’re your trusted Rhode Island real estate partners focused on long-term success.

Esther & Frank Origin Story

We’re Frank and Esther — Rhode Islanders, parents, neighbors, and your real estate crew.

After 15+ years helping families buy and sell across the state, we saw the same problem again and again: real estate felt confusing, stressful, and overwhelming.

So we built something different — a process that replaces stress with clarity, replaces uncertainty with guidance, and replaces complicated decisions with confidence.

That’s what we call Smooth Sailing.

Frank A Denette

Owner - REALTOR®

Esther Denette

Owner - Sales professional

Denise Davignon

Real Estate Agent

Team

Meet the Smooth Sailing Team

A dedicated crew of local experts committed to making your buying or selling experience simple, smooth, and successful.

Ready to Start Your Smooth Sailing Journey?

Whether you’re buying, selling, or just exploring your options, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Our Proven Results

Over the years, the Smooth Sailing Team has helped hundreds of clients reach their real estate goals with trust, transparency, and top-tier performance.

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Featured Properties

Explore a handpicked selection of Rhode Island homes and investments currently available. Each property is chosen for its quality, value, and unique appeal — discover your next home today.

What Our Clients Say

I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Frank and can say with confidence that few Realtors bring the same level of energy, loyalty, and work ethic to their clients. He’s one of the hardest-working agents I know—an absolute force in negotiations and relentless when it comes to getting results. What stands out most is how deeply he cares about the people he serves. If you’re looking for someone who will fight for your best interests and handle every detail with integrity, Frank is the person you want in your corner.

Frank and his team are wonderful; they're professional, knowledgeable, and they care. I would recommend Frank as a Realtor to anyone!

I have been involved with 2 deals with Frank over the past 2 years and he is always right there when i have questions or need to see a property. He does not mislead and gives me straight forward answers which is refreshing. He is extremely persistant when it comes an offer for a buyer or selling a property. I recommend his service because he's always given me %110, no matter how big or small the deal.

Frank helped us in buying a house and gave us a very pleasant experience. I certainly recommend him as he met all of our needs and then some. There was great communication throughout the process. Frank is very knowledgeable he was able to answer all of our endless questions with an explanation, very polite and personable.

This past year I had to sell some property in Rhode Island. I could think of only one person to do that, long time friend and Boy Scout colleague Frank Denette. This was a good choice! He worked tirelessly to prepare, market and sell my property. He was always upfront with realistic expectations and provided much research to back his advice. Frank worked hard to keep me up to date during this process. This was very important, since I live out of state. He continuously went above and beyond to ensure my property quickly found the right buyer.

My first experience with Nathan Clark resulted in an above-asking offer. My second experience resulted in an asking price offer. I didn't want to sell below the asking price so my agent, Frank Denette, was very tolerant of my request to hold firm for my price and he delivered -- directly to my bank account. Frank's negotiation skills and marketing tactics were key to selling my property because simply placing a quality home on the market is not enough to make a sale. I fully recommend Nathan Clark!

Esther has been an awesome and integral part of my team. She understands the homebuying process well and is just what I needed to help me through. She stays on top of everything and does her best to make the buyer feel at ease when making such an important decision. She also can provide great referrals if needed, but doesn't pressure you to use them. She became like family to me and I know our relationship will not end after the closing. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home. She will definitely go to bat for you!

Esther Denette, es exelente persona y me ayudo mucho a conseguir mi casa, quede muy encantada y satisfecha por su bien trabajo la recomendaria a otras personas para quelos ayude como me ayudo a mi. muchas gracias por todo

When I first met Frank it was because I had to sell my house and it was something I was not particularly happy about. Frank was amazing from day one, he was very considerate of my situation and always had a positive outlook. He found a very nice family to purchase my house and I know they will love it as much as I did. Frank became more like a family friend than my real estate agent. I would highly recommend Frank and will use him services when I am ready to make that move to purchase another house.

Esther was a pleasure to work with selling our home. She took care of all our personal requests through the sale process, as far as listing and showing requirements. She obtained multiple offers on the home within a month and we closed within two months of listing with Esther. The house was sold for more than we expected and there were other homes for sale in the area that buyers were also interested in. We work in management and financial industries and were impressed with Esther through the entire process.