

About Heather
Heather is from New Bedford, MA and received her BA from Stonehill College in Easton, MA before moving to Boston. From Boston she moved to Los Angeles, CA where she continued her education at FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising). It was here that she graduated, and went on to start her own business, which specialized in interior decorating, photo styling & merchandising. Los Angeles is also where she met her husband, who just happened to love playing volleyball as much as she does. Together, they relocated to Connecticut and their son, Jake, adds just the right amount of silly, crazy and joy to their family.
Real Estate is a constantly changing environment and Heather is committed to staying current with the marketplace. She is confidant in what she offers, is honest with her clients and is not afraid to have some fun in the process.
It is with similar interests, outlooks on Real Estate and dedication to their clients, that she and Jeff Valentine have joined together to form the Valentine + Sawyer Team of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l Realty. Individually, they are successful Realtors but together they offer a depth of knowledge and experience that is extremely beneficial to their clients in the Mystic area and along the shoreline. Heather & Jeff are both licensed in CT & RI.
Transaction History
- 1 Year
- 2 Year
- 5 Year
Neighborhoods Heather Has the Most Experience In
Heather's Listings and Deals
Heather's Active Listings
Awards and Designations
- 2021 Masters Club Sales Award Member Circle of Excellence 2021 Third Quarter Sales Award Circle of Excellence 2021 Fourth Quarter Sales Award Platinum Award, 2021
- NAR - National Association of Realtors
- AHWD - At Home with Diversity
- MRP - Military Relocation Professional
- Pricing Strategy Advisor
Heather's Reviews
8/26/21Melissa Goss
Heather is an amazing realtor to work with and goes above and beyond for her clients. Heather was always prompt to answer any questions I had, and to show me properties within days of asking. She gives great and honest advice, and made me feel confident in my decision to purchase my condo. I have worked with Heather several times in the past, and I will continue to do so in the future. I recommend her to anyone I know who is looking to buy or sell. She also makes the process fun, and I genuinely enjoyed seeing her each time she would show me a property. I cannot say enough good things about Heather and Arruda Reality. Highly recommend!
8/13/21Robert Paciotti
I started my home search for something closer to my job. I had called about one house and was referred to an agent on the for sale sign. The first agent, forget it, unprofessional, pushy and not even worth pursuing the house. I called on another house shortly after and was put in touch with Heather Sawyer from Arruda realty. Heather contacted me almost immediately. She was personable, professionalism knowledgeable of the market and took my needs seriously. Since covid hit the market was ridiculous with over bids and houses selling faster than the supply. Heather always got me into showings no matter what time and as fast as she could! After several offers that were well over asking and I was outbid, I was becoming discouraged. Not Heather, she kept working at it even when I was getting disgusted. Heather then contacted me and said she knew of a house that was perfect for my needs and got me into a showing immediately. Shorter version is that her tireless efforts got me a home that I am very happy with. Without her help I would probably still be looking. Over the past few years I have dealt with several real estate agents and none have come close to Heather’s client commitment. She is a true professional and an asset to her agency. I still contact her when I need advice on a contractor or just have a question. I’m never rushed or leave feeling like I was a bother. I strongly recommend her to anyone looking for a top notch real estate agent in the area. Five stars across the board
6/23/21Christian Kiraly
I just bought my house, Heather helped me through the whole process and really was part of the team. She got me all the information I needed and really made the first time home buying process a breeze. She is great and very personable!!!
