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Margaret McGowan Skinner

Resident of Warren since 1995; Resident of Rhode Island since 1987.

Interests: Visual Arts, Home & Garden Design, Tennis, Sailing, Paddle Boarding, Volunteer at Sail Newport

Professional background: Publishing, Public Relations and
Development, Event Planning and Management


Education
BA, Fine Arts, Syracuse University
Italian Language Studies, Brown University

Awards
Consistent Multi-Million Dollar Producer

Experience
Twenty-two years in Residential Real Estate Sales

Areas of Specialization
Waterfront, Historic/Antique Homes Specialist

Service Areas
Licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts

Memberships
National Association of Realtors
Rhode Island Association of Realtors
Greater Providence Board of Realtors
State Wide Multiple List Service

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What My Clients Are Saying
“Margaret McGowan Skinner runs a process that earns trust quickly—straight answers, strong local insight, and clear next steps. We appreciated the way options were framed: what’s possible, what’s risky, and what Margaret McGowan Skinner would do in our position. Negotiations stayed focused on value, not noise. Deadlines were met, and every document was ready before we needed it. Smooth, transparent, and effective from start to finish.”
Garland & Anna
Seller & Buyer 2022
“Selling remotely could have been stressful. Margaret McGowan Skinner removed the friction: vendors were coordinated, staging and photos were handled end-to-end, and updates arrived before we asked. Market shifts were explained in plain language, and pricing adjustments were transparent. The listing launched with polish, traffic converted to offers, and closing felt effortless. If you need a partner who owns the details and protects your time, choose Margaret McGowan Skinner.”
Casey Nguyen
Out-of-state Seller · 2024
“From the first consult, Margaret treated our goals like requirements, not wishes. Neighborhoods were filtered with real data, comps made sense, and tours were efficient. The offer strategy balanced speed with confidence, and the inspection phase stayed calm and methodical. We never felt rushed or left in the dark. The result: the right home, on the terms we wanted. Professional, steady, and genuinely helpful—Margaret McGowan Skinner delivers.”
Taylor Morgan
First-time Buyer · 2023
“Margaret brought structure to a chaotic market. Pricing strategy was evidence-based, marketing was sharp, and feedback after each showing was immediate and actionable. We never had to guess what was happening; we always knew the plan and the next move. Negotiations were focused on outcomes, not drama, and closing wrapped up cleanly. If you want a sale run like a project with accountability at every step, work with Margaret McGowan Skinner.”
Alex Rivera
Seller · 2024
“Working with Margaret McGowan Skinner felt simple from day one. Expectations were set clearly, timelines were realistic, and every step was explained without jargon. When issues popped up, solutions arrived fast and calmly. Communication stayed proactive, documents came organized, and showings were scheduled with zero friction. The entire process had momentum without pressure, and closing landed exactly when we needed. If efficiency, clarity, and steady guidance matter, Margaret McGowan Skinner is the standard.”
Jordan Kim
Buyer · 2025