Tom Rao

Real estate runs in the Rao family. In fact, Tom Rao’s first summer job was working at a family-owned parking lot – a property that later became the site of the Providence Place Mall! In 1987 he became a full-time Realtor. Since then, he’s helped hundreds of Rhode Islanders “find their way home.”

Tom grew up in Providence and built his business there, but he never forgot his childhood summers in the City by the Sea. When the time was right, he moved himself and his business to Newport and has never looked back.

Before joining Hogan Associates, Tom worked with ReMax where he won numerous awards for integrity and high achievement. He’s a tireless worker and never gives up. As a result, he has an extensive network of friends and customers across the state.

When he’s not working, Tom takes the time to give back volunteering at Meals on Wheels, supporting the Children’s Miracle Network and donating blood on a regular basis.

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Office Location: 129 Bellevue Ave., Newport

Chuck St.Andre, Portsmouth

Have you ever been involved in a transaction where you started to wonder if the people on your team really had your best interest at heart? If you choose Tom Rao to help you, that thought will never cross your mind. Tom is laser focused on doing what you want and need while providing great advice that comes from his knowledge and experience gained from working and living in the Newport area. Tom has extensive contacts and will share them with you as you progress through your deal, and that extends to the time after the deal has closed. Need help finding a home inspector, attorney, the phone numbers to call to connect your utilities, insurance, just ask Tom. He will be there when you need him, even if at the moment you haven't figured out that you need him yet. He will keep the process moving when it wants to stall. Tom even took the trouble to print out 400 pages of documents he thought I should retain for my files so that I wouldn't have to do it myself. If you want a successful transaction ask Tom Rao and Hogan Associates to help you.

Deb Sieger, Newport, RI/Lyndhurst, NJ

When I first met Tom Rao it was during a very emotional time for me. I had cared for my uncle in his home while he was in hospice care and was then traveling back and forth from NJ to RI to settle his estate. I had finally realized that selling his house was the best decision as I did not have the expertise to do the needed renovations myself. It was my childhood home as well and where I had grown up in a loving extended family with my mother, my grandparents, and my uncle. Tom and I met and made a plan. He was very knowledgeable and made the process seem easy. I'm sure I wasn't the most difficult client he ever had but neither was I the easiest. Tom was patient and understanding with me through my panic attacks and indecisiveness and helped me set time lines and goals to counter my procrastination. Once I finally committed to a date for the house to go on the market, it sold within days at above the asking price. Tom was my rock through the whole process. Thank you, Tom!

Linda Farina - Providence Rhode Island

Tom Rao has always been very attentive to my housing needs and very knowledgeable with regard to the housing market. He has always made me feel comfortable and has gone out of his way to assist me with my housing needs. I have known Mr Rao for many years and he continues to excel in his profession. I have recommended Mr Rao to many of my friends and neighbors. I will continue to utilize Mr. Rao's expertise in all my future real estate needs.

KGB, Newport, RI

Tom did an exceptional job and handling what was a long and protracted sale with seller occupancy beyond the closing date.

L Lemisch

My home buying experience with Tom Rao was excellent. As a first time buyer, he walked me through the process every step of the way....from initially researching and looking at properties, to negotiating my purchase price and finally being there on closing day. He was extremely knowledgeable and professional throughout the entire process. Tom was always readily available to answer any questions that arose. I would highly recommend Tom Rao to anyone looking to buy our sell their home in Rhode Island. He was top notch!

Jessica D

It is a difficult process buying or selling a house but Tom Rao made the process simple and easy for me. I look forward to buying another piece of porperty because Tom Rao will be the one I call. I would also recommend him for any of my friends and family.

Brenda, Newport, Rhode Island

Tom was very cordial and always professional in his manner of speaking and in general. It was a pleasant experience, overall.

Lori Baxter, Rhode island

Tom Rao is the best! He is patient and persistent. He is a go getter for sure. He has a can do attitude. And he sold our property in a timely fashion.

Alexandra Leste, Newport

It was such a pleasure working with Tom. He helped out in more ways than we could have asked and was able to get us the perfect place! I will absolutely be asking Tom to please assist in properties again in the future. In addition, he helped my boyfriend and I reach our goal of lowered monthly rent closer than what was proposed in lease agreement, which made everything a much more pleasant experience. He also made the moving process easier on us by having certain furnishings removed from the apartment we had asked before signing and upon move-in date. Lastly, Tom quickly set-up a showing the day after I showed him the listing. With Newport having high demand and low supply for rentals on the market it made all of the difference. I have to say this was absolutely the most easiest and less stressful rental search and lease agreement I've ever experienced here in Newport.

Pam & Steve Parker, Newport, RI

Tom was referred by a good friend of ours and I like the fact that he lives in Newport and knows the local market. Tom was great! He was very good about communicating key information throughout the process, especially since the listing agent wasn't very involved in the transaction. He even met the HVAC guys at the condo for us since we live out of state. We would definitely use Tom's services again and are looking forward to having him as our new neighbor!

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