ArLancia Williams is making waves in the real estate world. With over 100 properties under her belt, she is not only building generational wealth but also mentoring aspiring real estate moguls. Her story is one of resilience, strategic investment, and a deep commitment to community empowerment.
A Real Estate Empire Built in Just Six Years
ArLancia Williams started her real estate journey in 2019 when her mother suffered a major stroke. Leaving her corporate job to care for her mom, Williams needed a career that offered flexibility and financial freedom. She found her calling in real estate and secured her real estate license within four weeks. She then quickly moved from being an agent to becoming an active investor, purchasing her first commercial property the day after attending an investment class.
Her first investment, a property she bought for $187,000, is now valued at $580,000. Williams’ portfolio rapidly expanded, and today, alongside her husband Antawan Williams, she owns over 100 residential and commercial properties. Many of these properties provide housing for lower-income families, showcasing her dedication to community support.
Mentoring Future Real Estate Moguls
Through her brokerage, Platinum Trust Realty, Williams is sharing her expertise with new homebuyers and investors. She offers monthly meetings, covering everything from budgets to navigating contractor challenges. Her aim is to ensure her clients have the tools and knowledge to build their own legacies.
“I’m teaching them everything that was taught to me,” Williams said. “Sometimes people don’t teach everything they know in fear of someone passing them or being better than them. But no, we’re definitely in this together.”
Her partnership with Keller Williams, the largest real estate franchise in the U.S., is another step forward. She merged her brokerage with Keller Williams while maintaining her original business. Once her training phase is complete, she will become the first Black woman to own a Keller Williams franchise in Maryland.
A Reality Show Spotlighting Black Women in Real Estate
Williams is also venturing into media as the executive producer of a new reality show, A Place to Call Home. The show will follow eight Black women realtors in the DMV area as they transform apartment buildings into luxury housing for lower-income families.
“A lot of women in real estate sell and help clients—they even do flips—but renovating an apartment, that’s a big thing,” Williams explained. The show aims to highlight positive representation of Black women in media and demonstrate how real estate can transform lives and communities.
Empowering Through Experience
Williams’ success did not come without challenges. From being her mother’s caretaker to balancing family and business, she faced numerous obstacles. But her determination and willingness to learn from her mistakes set her apart.
“You’re not gonna get any better if you don’t make mistakes, you won’t. You’re not gonna grow if you stay in your comfort zone,” she shared. Her story is not just about building wealth but about opening doors for others and making a lasting impact.
