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Linda was born and raised in Pawtucket. Early experiences in property management and rehabbing were among the many gifts bestowed upon her by her late parents, who studiously acquired and shared a knowledge of real estate which would greatly influence her future. She is a critical thinker and able to maintain reassuring calmness, confidence, and control throughout any challenge. Linda has earned a formidable reputation for savviness as a negotiator, while leading with honesty and integrity. A first-generation, Cape Verdean-American, fluent in Creole and conversant in Spanish and Portuguese, she comes from a large family spread throughout New England. Spending time with relatives in the neighboring cities and towns of RI and MA has allowed her to develop familiarity with a variety of neighborhoods to suit all manner of buyers and sellers. One of the delights of her work is discovering hidden gems throughout the East Coast and pairing them with the right people. Linda's father John worked for Hasbro for roughly three decades, while her mother Adelaide worked at Conrad Jarvis for an equal length of time. Personal experience with grief and the loss of her beloved parents gave her the ability to understand future planning and its importance in real estate. Linda has developed an amazing sensitivity and orderliness that is indispensable for anyone dealing not only with difficult circumstances, but also business decisions never easily made in emotional times. She knows that every client, every scenario, and every transaction is unique, requiring different approaches and the utmost patience and poise. When not assisting her clientele in turning their real estate dreams into reality, Linda throws her energy into health and wellness goals through fitness training. A true foodie, she also loves exploring the different restaurants that have given RI its exceptional reputation for fine dining. She finds joy in volunteering at various nursing homes and helping her cousin Michelle, founder of a local non-profit, in coordinating food and clothing drives. Linda is dedicated to her community and continuously captivated by Rhode Island's people, culture, and landscape. As a fun bonus, she is a dedicated aunt to her nephew Ezekiel and proud pup momma to her Yorkie named Spartacus. Her siblings, including sisters Liz and Melanie, their children, her nieces and nephews, and her brother Jimmy are what she cherishes most. Education University of Rhode Island Emergency Training of Rhode Island Memberships National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Northern Rhode Island Board of Realtors® (NRIBR) Multiple Listing Service (MLS) RI Disaster Medical Assistance Team's Medical Reserve Corps (RIDMAT/MRC) Other Licenses EMT-Cardiac, ERS-Endotracheal Intubation Certifications Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation US Military On the Move Certified Certified Relocation Specialist Favorite Verses and Quotes "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
Linda was born and raised in Pawtucket. Early experiences in property management and rehabbing were among the many gifts bestowed upon her by her late parents, who studiously acquired and shared a knowledge of real estate which would greatly influence her future. She is a critical thinker and able to maintain reassuring calmness, confidence, and control throughout any challenge. Linda has earned a formidable reputation for savviness as a negotiator, while leading with honesty and integrity. A first-generation, Cape Verdean-American, fluent in Creole and conversant in Spanish and Portuguese, she comes from a large family spread throughout New England. Spending time with relatives in the neighboring cities and towns of RI and MA has allowed her to develop familiarity with a variety of neighborhoods to suit all manner of buyers and sellers. One of the delights of her work is discovering hidden gems throughout the East Coast and pairing them with the right people. Linda's father John worked for Hasbro for roughly three decades, while her mother Adelaide worked at Conrad Jarvis for an equal length of time. Personal experience with grief and the loss of her beloved parents gave her the ability to understand future planning and its importance in real estate. Linda has developed an amazing sensitivity and orderliness that is indispensable for anyone dealing not only with difficult circumstances, but also business decisions never easily made in emotional times. She knows that every client, every scenario, and every transaction is unique, requiring different approaches and the utmost patience and poise. When not assisting her clientele in turning their real estate dreams into reality, Linda throws her energy into health and wellness goals through fitness training. A true foodie, she also loves exploring the different restaurants that have given RI its exceptional reputation for fine dining. She finds joy in volunteering at various nursing homes and helping her cousin Michelle, founder of a local non-profit, in coordinating food and clothing drives. Linda is dedicated to her community and continuously captivated by Rhode Island's people, culture, and landscape. As a fun bonus, she is a dedicated aunt to her nephew Ezekiel and proud pup momma to her Yorkie named Spartacus. Her siblings, including sisters Liz and Melanie, their children, her nieces and nephews, and her brother Jimmy are what she cherishes most. Education University of Rhode Island Emergency Training of Rhode Island Memberships National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Northern Rhode Island Board of Realtors® (NRIBR) Multiple Listing Service (MLS) RI Disaster Medical Assistance Team's Medical Reserve Corps (RIDMAT/MRC) Other Licenses EMT-Cardiac, ERS-Endotracheal Intubation Certifications Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation US Military On the Move Certified Certified Relocation Specialist Favorite Verses and Quotes "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
Linda was fantastic in every way. She gets to know her clients and then zeros in on what she thinks would work for both parties. Her responses to her clients' requests are immediate whether it’s by email, phone call or text messaging. She has a very warm and engaging personality. She is very considerate to time management and her response time is prompt to any concerns or questions her client may have. I would recommend Linda to any person that is in need of a house, an apartment or any other needed living situation. She made my search for a home for me, my son and my two dogs less stressful. She found us the perfect home in a matter of a few days. I can’t praise and thank her enough. I rate her an A+.
I had an amazing experience working with Linda Duarte. Her amazing dedication, expertise, and attention to detail made the home-buying process smooth and stress-free. She was always available to answer all my questions and went above and beyond to help me find the perfect home. Whenever I wanted to give in, Linda encouraged me and pushed me every step of the way. If I didn’t work with Linda I can most certainly say, I most likely would’ve thrown in the towel. Her encouraging words and her positive attitude was so helpful. Highly recommend!
Linda did an outstanding job. The knowledge and experience that she offered, helped my wife and I finally buy a house. I would definitely work with her on our next purchase.
I got randomly hooked up with Linda through Zillow and I’m glad I did. I don’t normally write reviews but Linda always went above and beyond and was more responsive than any realtor I’ve had before. She also stayed with me after the sale to help me with a couple issues which to me is rare for a realtor from what I’ve experienced.
Linda has been a blessing. During the process of finding an apartment Linda made the process easy for my partner and I. We got specific about the type of place we were looking for and even got specific about the location and she found just what we were looking for. She updated us everytime she got an update and always relayed the message over to us as quickly as possible. She is amazing and I would highly recommend her to all my friends and family.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Linda for her exceptional work in listing and selling my parents' home. Throughout the entire process, she consistently exceeded expectations and demonstrated a level of dedication that is rare in today's real estate market.
Beyond achieving the successful sale of the property and facilitating our family's move to California to embark on a new chapter, Linda's greatest contribution was in addressing my mother's concerns. This was a difficult decision for her, and Linda's compassionate approach and attention to detail made the process considerably smoother.
As a result of Linda's efforts, my parents, along with my brother, are now happily settled in California, enjoying their new lives. The home was acquired by a wonderful family who, I am confident, will cherish it as much as we did.
If you are considering buying or selling a home, I highly recommend Linda Duarte as the ideal real estate professional. Her expertise, dedication, and genuine care for her clients make her an invaluable asset in any real estate transaction. Do not hesitate to contact her for your real estate needs.
"I had a great experience working with Linda. She was a great with my search and communication with my current landlord. She was very responsive and had great insights to help me find what I was looking for. I would definitely use her as a realtor again in the future. "