Each office is independently owned and operated
A New Standard of Representation.
Shawn Williams brings a sophisticated, high-stakes business approach to Washington‘s residential market. After decades leading strategy and design curation in the international publishing world, Shawn pivoted to real estate with a singular focus: winning for her clients.
THE NEGOTIATOR
Shawn is a strategist first. Drawing on a career defined by high-value corporate contracts, she navigates the complex landscape of real estate with disciplined precision. Her track record speaks to this efficacy: securing properties in multiple-offer situations by out-maneuvering, not just out-bidding.
THE AESTHETIC ADVANTAGE
Through her personal brand, House of Grā, Shawn offers a level of preparation rarely found in standard real estate. She provides complimentary concierge consulting—curb appeal, color theory, and spatial editing—to ensure every listing meets a magazine standard of luxury.
THE PREMIER NETWORK
Shawn opens doors to an exclusive circle of the region‘s top architects, interior designers, landscape designers, builders, and furnishings resources—relationships cultivated over 30 years in publishing. Her clients don‘t just buy and sell homes; they inherit Shawn‘s vetted A-list of professionals ready to execute their vision.
Industry Authority.
Shawn‘s expertise is backed by her role as the founder and publisher of the internationally acclaimed GRAY Magazine and the In the Design Lounge podcast hosted by Brandon Gaston. Named a “Top Woman Entrepreneur in Media” by Folio, she brings the same tenacity that built a media company to her real estate practice.
The story behind the name.
The name “House of Grā” (pronounced gray) is a nod to Shawn‘s past and her purpose. It is a phonetic bridge to her legacy as the founder of GRAY Magazine, but with a deeper root: Grá is the Irish Gaelic word for ”love“. It represents the intersection where design meets emotion—and where a house becomes a home. For Shawn, real estate is not just about contracts; it is about honoring the love you have for the life you build inside four walls.
Global reach.
Through her affiliation with Keller Williams Realty — the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count — Shawn leverages a massive network of more than 180,000 top-tier agents across 50 countries to hand-pick a partner who matches her standards of service and strategy. Whether you are relocating to London, purchasing a vacation home in Palm Springs, or investing in Austin, Shawn acts as your primary point of contact. You don‘t just get a name; you get a vetted advocate, anywhere in the world.
