Meet Patrice Willliams of Boston

Today we’d like to introduce you to Patrice Willliams.

Hi Patrice, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
ll start by saying I’m a Boston girl through and through (and yes, there are Black people in Boston). I was born and raised in Boston—South End and Dorchester, to be exact. I went to Boston Public Schools and graduated college in Boston. Both of my parents, my siblings, and my extended family are originally from Jamaica, so I spent a lot of my childhood going back and forth. Summers and holidays were spent in Jamaica, which gave me the best of both worlds—city life in Boston and country life in Jamaica

Professionally, I’ve spent the last 15 years working in the juvenile justice system, trying to keep young adults out of the system. It’s work I care deeply about and love but it can also be emotionally very heavy. With this, Real estate became my outlet and eventually grew into my business.

Real estate has always been part of my life. I watched my parents and grandfather build real estate in Boston. While most kids wanted to spend their weekends at the park, I wanted to go to open houses. I was fascinated by every kind of home—from abandoned properties with potential to beautiful luxury homes. Being exposed to different neighborhoods, lifestyles and homes at a young age showed me that nothing is unattainable if you really want it.

Growing up, real estate was just normal in my family. I didn’t realize then what a privilege it was to be exposed and learn the ropes of real estate. That passion and curiosity stayed with me. I’ve always loved the investing side of real estate, the numbers, development, and helping people create wealth through knowledge of real estate/.

I got involved in my first flip at 23, then acquired my first multifamily property shortly after, then opened up my first Airbnb which led to several more, becoming an Airbnb Superhost. Today, I get to combine my lifelong passion for real estate with helping others buy homes, invest, and build generational wealth.

Whether it’s helping someone navigate the homebuying process, investing in properties, building long-term wealth, or just talking about real estate I genuinely enjoy every aspect of the business. Real estate has always been my thing, always been a love of mine and I feel fortunate that I’ve been able to turn a lifelong passion into a career..

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Smooth road, no…however the road made me who I am. Growing up things were probably a little different than what people might expect. I often felt like I was living between two worlds. My parents were older, my siblings were much older, and I was the only one in my immediate family who grew up entirely in America. I was different, alone and trying to figure out where I belong.

My childhood and teenage years were spent learning how to navigate things, life on my own. There were cultural differences, generational differences, and sometimes it felt like I was trying to translate two very different worlds. I didn’t have a roadmap nor someone I could really go to for guidance, so I learned a lot through experience—sometimes unfortunately the hard way.

I gravitated toward people and environments that felt like they gave me a sense of belonging. Some of those choices put me in situations I shouldn’t have been in and by God’s grace, he had me. But the reality was I was just young people trying to figure life out with the tools I had at the time. There were definitely moments that could have changed the trajectory of my life, and I’m incredibly grateful that they didn’t.

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is the value of survival—not just surviving difficult situations, but learning how to grow beyond them. That’s something I carry with me every day.

I also think one of my ongoing struggles is survivor’s remorse. Many of the people I grew up with never got the opportunity to grow older. A lot didn’t even make it to 21. Some never got to celebrate their 25th birthday, build careers, buy homes, or see how much life we had to live. That’s something I think about often.

Because of that, I don’t take my life or my opportunities for granted. The work I do today, in the Juvenile Justice system, or Real Estate, is driven in part by that perspective. I understand how different life can look depending on the opportunities you’re given and the choices you decide to make.

Full transparency there are still moments when I experience imposter syndrome and wonder how I ended up where I am today. But I’ve learned to reframe that feeling. Instead of questioning whether I belong, I remind myself that I worked hard to get here, and I have a responsibility to make the most of the opportunities I’ve been given—not just for myself, but in honor of the people who never got the chance.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m a real estate agent, but I consider myself an advisor and educator when it comes to real estate. I specifically specialize in investment properties and I think what really sets me apart from a lot of other agents is my transparency and my passion for educating my clients. I am a young black woman dominating the real estate field and I have to position myself different. For me, it’s never just about getting to the closing table or completing a transaction.

I want my clients to truly understand what they’re doing. I take the time to explain the numbers, the strategy behind an investment, what they’re paying for, and why a property does or doesn’t make sense. Whether we’re talking about cash flow, appreciation, capital gains, 1031 exchanges, or long-term wealth building, I want my clients to leave every conversation with more knowledge than they came in with.

I believe an educated client makes better decisions and feels more confident throughout the process. My goal isn’t just to help people buy or sell real estate—it’s to help them understand how to use real estate as a tool to build wealth.

What makes you happy?
What makes me happy? My pup, my five-year-old Yorkiepoo, SVN (Seven). He brings me so much joy. I’m a proud dog mom, and he truly makes my days better.

Also, my nieces and nephews also make me incredibly happy—whether they’re my biological or my friends’ kids that I love as my own. I love watching them grow, seeing their personalities develop, accomplishing goals and just being part of their lives. They’re so inspirational, full of life, and they constantly remind me to enjoy the little things. They really mean everything to me.

I also love spending time with my village. Give me a good kickback, good food, and a lot of laughs, and I’m happy. Those moments with my friends really fill my cup. They keep me grounded, speak life into me, and remind me what’s most important

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @ClosedbyPatriceSymone