Residential Properties Ltd. is pleased to announce that Sales Associate Linda Duarte has joined the expert team of real estate professionals at our Cumberland office. Linda attended the University of Rhode Island studying communications and marketing while employed as a sales associate at a marketing firm. She quickly perfected her craft in negotiations and ranked among the firm’s highest-producing associates. Additional administrative experience at a local law firm specializing in real estate also provided relevant skills and knowledge, such as assisting with closings. A first-generation, Cape Verdean-American, fluent in Creole and conversant in Spanish and Portuguese, she brings to RPL a range of talents, a wide network, and a love of pleasing clients.
Groomed for success
Born and raised in Pawtucket, Linda is dedicated to her community and continuously captivated by Rhode Island’s people, culture, and landscape. “I never take sunny days for granted, but I also value the rainier days when I can savor our evocative, peaceful scenery,” Duarte said. “I also love the diversity and the history of New England overall. You can’t beat Rhode Island for enjoying life’s simple pleasures, which for me lately involves gardening and doing yardwork with my nephew Ezekiel and my Yorkie named Spartacus.” A true foodie, Linda also loves exploring the different restaurants that have given RI its exceptional reputation for fine dining.
Her siblings, including sisters Liz and Melanie, their children, her nieces and nephews, and her brother Jimmy are what she cherishes most. Linda’s close-knit family was inspired by their late parents to achieve. Time spent with her siblings and other relatives living throughout RI and MA has allowed her to develop familiarity with a variety of areas to suit today’s buyers and sellers. Early experiences in property management and rehabbing were among the many gifts bestowed upon Linda by her parents. When they originally settled in Pawtucket and became homeowners, they studiously acquired a knowledge of real estate which would greatly influence her future. “My parents educated me about the responsibilities of being a landlord at a young age,” Duarte added. “It’s an almost bittersweet feeling now being affiliated with Residential Properties because my parents were well acquainted with the company’s sterling reputation and would be proud to know that my career is now taking off under the company’s guidance and support. My new team shares all of my core business values, so I’m excited to work together to achieve success and client satisfaction.”
Service with style
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. She also 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. Her personal experience with the loss of her parents gave her the ability to understand future planning and its importance in real estate. This empathetic nature and genuine love for helping others permeates her interactions in and out of her career.
Linda is a team player and problem solver by nature, making her an amazing asset to any buyer, seller, or investor. With her journey as one of RPL’s newest sales associates just beginning, she is already looking for ways to go above and beyond for her clients. “It’s my mission to resolve any concerns or combat any obstacles facing my buyers and sellers with resilience, tenacity, and optimism,” Duarte said. “I believe in creating a transaction experience that’s smooth and seamless from beginning to end. I pride myself on providing the best level of service possible – that's how I was brought up.”
For more information about Linda, please visit LindaDuarte.com.
