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CENTURY 21 Shutters & Sails
Our Brokerage
CENTURY 21 Shutters & Sails is a independently owned and operated real estate brokerage rooted in the Connecticut shoreline, built on relationships, professionalism, and a genuine love of place. We are proud to combine the personal attention and care of a boutique firm with the reach, resources, and reputation of CENTURY 21—the most recognized and trusted name in real estate worldwide.
Our brokerage was founded on the belief that real estate is personal. Every move represents a meaningful transition, and our role is to guide clients through those decisions with clarity, integrity, and thoughtful strategy. We serve buyers, sellers, and investors throughout Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, and Massachusetts, offering local expertise supported by global exposure.
Leadership You Can Trust
Laurie Finan, Broker/Owner CENTURY 21 Shutters & Sails, Seaboard Properties
CT REB.0759010, RI REB.0018213
laurie@shuttersandsails.com (860)803-2963
At CENTURY 21 Shutters & Sails, leadership is not about hierarchy—it’s about creating an environment where clients are served thoughtfully and agents are supported to perform at their best. Our broker, Laurie, leads with a collaborative approach that strengthens both the experience clients receive and the professionals who represent them.
By working closely with agents, Laurie ensures each transaction is guided by preparation, professionalism, and clear communication. Agents are encouraged to sharpen their skills, think strategically, and approach each client relationship with care and accountability. This collaborative culture results in consistent service standards and a more seamless experience for buyers, sellers, and investors.
Laurie also believes that strong representation comes from ongoing development. By mentoring agents and helping them grow into confident advisors and future leaders, she reinforces a brokerage where knowledge is shared, decisions are thoughtful, and clients benefit from a team that is engaged and well-supported.
For our clients, this leadership style means working with professionals who are backed by experience, aligned in their approach, and committed to guiding you well. It creates a brokerage where collaboration leads to better preparation, stronger advocacy, and a higher level of service at every stage of the process.
Boutique by Design. Global by Association.
At CENTURY 21 Shutters & Sails, our affiliation with CENTURY 21 means our clients benefit from the strength of the most recognized and trusted name in real estate—without sacrificing the personal attention of a boutique brokerage.
The CENTURY 21 brand provides global exposure, powerful marketing, and a worldwide referral network that expands opportunity and visibility for our clients. That reach matters—especially when attracting qualified buyers, supporting relocations, or positioning a property beyond the local market.
At the same time, we remain independently owned and operated. This allows us to work with intention, offer personalized guidance, and build lasting relationships rooted in local knowledge and genuine care. Our clients experience a more thoughtful, hands-on approach—one that values communication, preparation, and long-term trust over volume or speed.
Rooted along the Connecticut shoreline and serving clients throughout Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, and Massachusetts, we bring together deep regional insight and broad market access. Whether you’re buying your first home, selling a property with meaning, investing strategically, or navigating a move across state lines, you’re supported by a brokerage designed to deliver both reach and reassurance.
This balance—global strength paired with local care—is what allows us to guide our clients with confidence, clarity, and heart.