Sarah Williams

With a background in Sociology and Business Management from Columbia University, Sarah has demonstrated a clear understanding of what the old school and new generation of real estate enthusiasts want from their real estate agency. She has worked hard to develop strategic alliances within the industry and abroad to provide a diversified mix of personalized services that cater to her distinctive clientele, ranging from high-net-worth individuals, to legacy-family wealth management, celebrities, institutions and to the young, rising stars of the millennial-generation. Armed with a vision, her entrepreneurial spirit, a contagious passion for real estate sales, and a wealth of experience, Sarah founded Societe Real Estate in 2009. Societe is a well-established, privately-owned, female-run, bespoke real estate agency in New York City. Sarah Williams is one of the most influential, female ambassadors in her industry. Sarah Williams founded Societe to fill a highly-personalized, people-first niche in the residential housing marketplace specializing in the acquisition, sale, and a curated post-closing transition experience of the finest properties in New York. Her boutique firm has been operating successfully for over a decade and she has become a trusted point of reference among her peers and marketplace stakeholders. She is known for her grit and integrity, discretion and loyalty, and notably her passion and energy. Sarah is a two-time award-winning real estate broker. She won The Rookie Salesperson of the Year Award, presented by the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) in 2011. And, the same year, she was selected to be the inaugural recipient of The Rising Star Award, presented by William and Arthur Zeckendorf's Terra Holdings. In her free time, Sarah is an athlete, history buff, art, film, and fashion enthusiast. She is proud to be involved with several charitable organizations she holds dear to her heart including: Children of Promise, in support of children of incarcerated parents helping to break the cycle of intergenerational involvement in the criminal justice system; Covenant House, in support of transforming the youth by guiding them to a path of independence.