MEET THE TEAM
Meet The Team
Heather Smith
Broker/Owner
Heather Smith, co-owner/Managing Broker of Our Home Realty Advisors, began her career as a marketing manager at KPMG after receiving her bachelor’s degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. After a few years in marketing, she decided to follow her love of houses and switched careers into architectural design. The home design industry was booming, and she enjoyed working with homeowners and builders to deliver their dream house design.
This opened the doors for her to real estate, which encompasses all of Heather’s passions: home design, marketing, building, and property investing. In 2018 Our Home Advisors was born. Welcome to the new type of real estate brokerage: offering flexibility and market knowledge to customize each transaction to fit the needs of our clients.
Carly Lucier
Broker/Owner
Meet Carly Lucier, a dedicated professional in the real estate industry, serving as co-owner and Associate Broker. Carly’s enthusiasm for Real Estate, combined with her authentic appreciation for connecting with people, drives her dedication to discovering the ideal match for her clients. Her unique ability to build quick and authentic personal connections not only benefits her clients but also proves invaluable when collaborating with fellow realtors, inspectors, and professionals in mortgage lending.
Carly’s background as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, with a focus on working with the aging population, sets her apart as an ideal candidate for those seeking to relocate based on changing needs due to age or ability. Her wealth of knowledge and connections in this domain has granted her a unique expertise.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Carly is a loving wife and mother to two kids. Outside the world of real estate, she finds joy in traveling, camping, hiking, and engaging in games with her family. Having achieved the milestone of purchasing her first property at a young age, Carly’s journey into real estate investment was ignited. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer, relocating to the area, adapting to a new lifestyle, or expanding your investment portfolio, Carly is the ally you want by your side. With a foundation of hard work and unwavering determination, Carly Lucier is dedicated to making your real estate experience seamless and successful.
Kathleen Mullins
Real Estate Broker
Kathleen was born and raised locally in Essex, CT. She has lived along the shoreline her entire life and now resides here in Middletown CT with her husband and two children. Kathleen has a huge heart for her family and thrives in her local community by spending time with her church family, volunteering locally, helping those who are less fortunate, and giving back in any way that she can.
In her previous career, she worked closely with customers helping them with their financial planning, setting future goals, account managing, but most of all she prides herself on all the trusted relationships that she formed and built over the many years. Kathleen has a vast relationship with many business professionals at local banks, with financial advisors, mortgage brokers, estate planners, attorneys, city developers, and business relationships with small mom and pop businesses to commercial businesses. It was each of those experiences and encounters that led her to decide to pursue a career in real estate so that she could help as many people as possible throughout the home buying and selling process.
Sarah McMillan
Real Estate Broker
Sarah’s success can be summed up in a single statement.
In business, especially sales, the key is more listening, less talking. People know what they want. Always listen first. Trust me when I say, “tell me what you want, and I’ll make that happen. In the end, your needs are what matter.”
Sarah has lived in CT since her senior year of high school after relocating from Dutchess County, NY. She attended and graduated with honors from Eastern Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Administration. Sarah has lived in several areas of the state including Stamford, Hamden, Middletown and finally, Haddam where she, her husband and two children have called home since 2018.
Makeba Hampton
Real Estate Broker
Makeba Hampton is a Full Time Licensed Professional Realtor with Our Home Realty Advisors; servicing all of CT. Her life has been many things to many people: daughter, sister, mother, wife – she has even been a life coach for many! Her unwavering passion is to help people, have a good conversation, and create great long term relationships.
Makeba has had a successful 20 plus year career in communications. She has worked with customers all over the United States learning about their lifestyles and coming up with communication solutions to serve their needs. Today Makeba has a clear focus and passion to deliver on all your real estate needs.
As a Realtor she specializes in residential properties, and brings an abundance of energy, creativity, dedication, and commitment to all her clients. You can be assured she will always be in your corner resulting in a great experience. Whether you prefer the city or the suburbs, there is a home of your liking waiting for you. Makeba is eager to help.
Paul Sain
Real Estate Broker
Paul was born and raised in this beautiful State of Connecticut, and at the age of 18 left for the deserts of Arizona. After many years, a wife and 2 beautiful little children, Paul has moved back to raise his family. The community feel of the New England towns was the draw for him. Paul and his wife wanted their children to learn the same core values that they learned growing up in towns like we have here.
Paul has worn many hats over the years: pizza chef, contractor, bar owner, insurance underwriter, and of course realtor. When he has a moment of free time it’s spent with his family, hiking and camping, and learning to play hockey! Paul is obsessed with houses. To quote Paul, “I love looking at them, buying them, selling them, talking about them, dreaming of them… and I never tire of showing homes to my clients.” Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Paul… he would love to talk with you.
Melissa Crescenzi
Real Estate Broker
Melissa comes to us with a versed creative background and possesses a high attention to detail. She grew up in Killingworth, Connecticut. She attended college at CCSU and got a degree in Graphic Design with a Concentration in Marketing. From there she then went on to live in a handful of surrounding towns before setting in Middletown where she spent 12 wonderful years. In March of 2020 Melissa decided to pack it up and move to Clinton to be near the shoreline and family.
One of her passions is boating. Melissa has intricate knowledge of shoreline properties and would love to assist you in finding your ideal home -whether it is a waterfront compound where you can dock your boat or a cozy home in woods.
Lance Arrington
Real Estate Broker
Lancerous (Lance) Arrington is a Professional Realtor in Connecticut dedicated to meeting your Real Estate needs. He takes on a systematic approach in helping to learn the specific needs of each individual and providing a personalized experience. Whether it’s purchasing your first home, downsizing, or looking for investment properties, you can count on him to guide and support you through the process.
Early in Lance’s career, he found success at several different Fortune 500 companies in B2B sales and Account Management. He later made a move to the Human Services industry so that he could help those in need. When asked why the big change, to quote Lance, “I lived in CT all of my life. Helping others is more than just a job. It’s my passion.”
Alexa Allaire
Real Estate Broker
Meet Alexa, a dedicated real estate professional with a bachelor’s degree in business management, specializing in international business and marketing. With a knack for troubleshooting and crafting effective solutions, Alexa excels in overcoming challenges throughout the real estate process. Her strong communication skills, both verbal and written, combined with a background in cultivating positive relationships, ensure a seamless and personalized experience for all clients.
With a strong desire to support those who serve our country, Alexa is also dedicated to helping military and first responder families find their dream homes. Her personal experience with the VA home loan process, allows her to guide clients through the intricacies of securing a home loan with efficiency and expertise.
As a mother of two, Alexa brings a nurturing and family-oriented approach to her work. In her free time she enjoys cooking and baking with her kids, reflecting her commitment to creating a warm and inviting home environment. If you’re looking for a skilled professional who understands your unique needs, Alexa is ready to make your real estate journey a success.
Jessica Lopez
Real Estate Broker
As a Real Estate professional with 10+ years of personal/commercial banking and customer service experience, my goal is to blend these diverse skill sets to create value and a positive experience with my clients. Whether it’s your first home, investment property, or forever home. My knowledge, professionalism and attention to detail will make your home buying/selling experience a memorable one.
While not at work, I spend quality time with my husband and two children, where I enjoy watching football and basketball with my sons, Isaiah and Jayden.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, I enjoy getting to know each client personally, in order to provide personalized service that exceeds expectations.
I look forward to working with you! Espero trabajar con usted muy pronto!
Lyndsay Stutz
Real Estate Broker
Hello, I’m Lyndsay Stutz, your friendly neighborhood real estate agent! With 15 years of unwavering commitment to my amazing husband and two wonderful children, I understand the importance of finding the perfect home to create lasting memories.
Transitioning from a fulfilling decade as a stay-at-home mom, I bring a blend of nurturing care and meticulous attention to detail to every real estate transaction.
Alongside my passion for helping families find their dream homes, In addition to my passion for real estate, I bring valuable expertise as a billing specialist, ensuring seamless financial transactions for my clients.
Currently pursuing my bachelor’s degree in business finance, I am dedicated to expanding my expertise to better serve you.
As a lifelong resident of Connecticut, I have a deep-rooted connection to the area, having grown up in northern CT before settling in the charming community of North Haven.
Brenda Morales
Real Estate Broker
Brenda Morales is a proud native of Brooklyn, New York, and at the age of 19 she moved to the beautiful state of Connecticut. She attended Post University in Waterbury where she received her Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Project Management. Brenda has over 20 years of client service/sales experience in retail and banking and is fluent in Spanish.
While working two part time jobs and attending school full time, with hard work and a strong determination to live the “America dream” of owning a home, Brenda purchased her first multifamily property at the young age of 22. Brenda currently lives in Meriden, CT with her husband, two children, one dog, a guinea pig, and backyard chickens. She enjoys traveling, outdoor adventures, cooking, and spending quality time with family and friends.
She volunteers regularly at events, schools, and offices for nonprofits organizations. She has always believed that her purpose is to help others and is blessed to have achieved much success and wants to help others find the same success. Brenda has a great understanding of culture and diversity, and can help guide you towards the best location for your needs, likes, and lifestyle