SHELTON, Conn., and NEWPORT – The former Chapman Enstone Estate Agents of Newport has become William Raveis Chapman Enstone, an affiliate of the Shelton, Conn.-based William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance, the companies said today in a joint announcement.

“This franchise represents an exciting opportunity for us to partner with a significant real estate presence in the Newport community,” company chairman and CEO William M. Raveis said in welcoming the new office. “Chapman Enstone is a cutting-edge brokerage and highly respected in their area.”

Founded by Arthur Chapman and David Enstone in 2005, Chapman Enstone currently has 21 sales associates.

“Partnering with William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance provides the absolute best combination of bundled service offerings and agent support programs to make our agents the most professional and productive in our marketplace,” Enstone said in a statement.

“As a relatively new division within the William Raveis family of companies, we’re excited to see where the affiliates program will go over the next few years,” said Tom Barone, senior vice president of William Raveis Affiliates.

William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance, a division of the William Raveis Cos., is New England’s largest family-owned real estate firm. Including its two affiliates, the company has 59 offices in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. To learn more, visit raveis.com.