LISA ANTRUM

With a client-focused approach that ensures a comfortable and compassionate experience, Lisa Antrum goes the extra mile for her buyers and sellers. Coming from a background in the mortgage industry, Lisa’s expertise and experience provide added value for her clients. “My mortgage background helps me to help my clients, especially first-time homebuyers, with the whole process,” Lisa explains. “It can be overwhelming, so I try to set the expectations and hold my clients’ hands every step of the process.”

Lisa grew up in Naugatuck and serves the Naugatuck Valley area, including Naugatuck, Waterbury, Watertown, Middlebury, Southbury, and the surrounding communities. Lisa’s specialty is working with veterans, a calling that takes her all over the state of Connecticut. “I go wherever I’m needed,” Lisa says. “I love working with veterans. My dad is a Vietnam vet, so it’s a cause that’s near and dear to me. It’s so fulfilling.”

Lisa receives referrals veterans’ organizations and past client referrals, and her experience means that she is especially well suited to helping veterans with their unique needs. “A lot of REALTORS® are not educated about VA loans,” Lisa explains. “There are a lot of misconceptions about the VA. Some people think it’s more difficult, but it really isn’t.” Thanks to her expertise, Lisa’s clients get the extra push they need to get them into the home of their dreams.

Lisa’s clients value the personalized service they receive. “I treat everybody like family,” she says. “My motto is, ‘Passionately creating life-changing moments,’ because whether you’re buying or selling, it is life-changing.” The relationships Lisa builds with her clients last long after the closing, resulting in an impressively high rate of repeat and referral business. “As long as clients are having a great experience, I know I’ll be top of mind whenever somebody in their sphere of influence needs to buy,” she says. “If you do it right, they will never forget that.”

When it comes to marketing her listings, Lisa uses a comprehensive approach that goes far beyond just listing on the MLS. “My goal is to get as many eyes on the listing as possible,” she says. “I go to past clients, and to agents I know, including in New York, where a lot of New Yorkers are relocating to Connecticut.” Lisa also blasts her listings onto social media and creates informative videos so prospective buyers can feel like they’re there.

Lisa loves to give back to her community. Her brokerage, William Raveis, donates to the Damon Runyon cancer research foundation, and Lisa will be participating in the Naugatuck Valley Relay for Life in June. When she is not working or giving back, Lisa enjoys singing in a band and spending time with her kids.

In the future, Lisa says, “I want to keep growing. My goal is to double my production and get my name out there more.” Also, she says, “It is an honor to be featured in Top Agent Magazine!” Lisa’s favorite part of real estate is “When a client finds the right house and we get it under contract and they’re so happy. I feel like I’m really helping people’s dreams come true, and it’s a fantastic feeling to be a part of that.”