Leda joined Corcoran Sawyer Smith in 2017 and quickly rose to become a top producer earning a reputation as a knowledgeable, accommodating yet tenacious Realtor. She navigates through complex deal structures and zoning issues with patience and expertise. Leda has listed and sold some of the most notable historic and exquisite homes in Downtown Jersey City with record-breaking sales numbers and holds the NJ Association of Realtors Circle of Excellence-Platinum Level Award, the highest level of achievement. Leda’s meteoric rise to become one of the most trusted names in the business is in part due to her commitment and dedication to the communities around her. She believes in keeping her community a thriving place and has served as a board member of her neighborhood association and advocated for the betterment of Jersey City public schools and safer streets. In 2011 Leda was granted the Jersey City Woman of Action Award given annually by the Mayor of Jersey City.
Prior to becoming a realtor, Leda worked in Business Development in London & NYC for a Bond Rating Agency and an Interior Design Studio. She also managed a non-profit organization based in Lima, Peru where she was raised. She attended University in London, England and holds a Master’s in Latin American & International Studies, she has traveled extensively around the world. She speaks English, Spanish and Italian. The warmth she exudes even during a difficult transaction and her ability to see matters through the eyes of her clients are as innate as her love for meeting different people and experiencing different cultures. She resides in the Hamilton Park neighborhood with her husband, two children and their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (Indy).
Mission Statement | Leda will act as your guide throughout the home selling and buying process, always keeping you informed, and negotiate fiercely, but fairly, on your behalf. She and her dedicated team will tirelessly work to achieve your real estate goals whether they are for investment or for your residence.
Seller Services | Selling your property can seem like an overwhelming task, but Leda understands the process and market. Leda will create a strategic plan and will provide constant detailed updates throughout your transaction and make it feel easy while minimizing the stress. Leda is committed to and thrives on achieving the highest price and best terms possible for your home.
Buyer Services | Buying real estate is exciting but it can also be daunting. Let Corcoran Sawyer Smith and Leda take the stress out of your next real estate decision and make sure you are satisfied with your new property. Leda is here to craft a strategic plan that fits seamlessly with your needs and that meets your standards, goals, and expectations. Leda has access to both on and off-market listings and will be your resource for all things real estate including lending & attorney options, negotiations, and inspections, all the way to the final closing.
Leda was awarded the New Jersey Association of Realtors Circle of Excellence Platinum, the highest level of Achievement for 2021 and Gold for 2022.
“Leda was our agent for the sale of our home in Jersey City. The process took two months from "going live" to the closing. Leda was honest, thorough, communicative, calm, knowledgeable and genuinely cared about us and closing on the sale. Leda smoothed out all the "bumps in the road" which there always are, without our even having to ask. Leda was on top of every aspect of the sale from beginning to end. We cannot say enough about Leda and we hope for her continued success. She is a credit to her profession and an absolute pleasure to work with and know.”
“We feel profoundly grateful to have had Leda as our broker. She was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. She is professional, detail-oriented, personable and creative. In addition, she has a calm and gracious demeanor, making her an excellent advocate for her clients’ needs and interests. She quickly became a trusted and skilled adviser, bringing extensive knowledge of the home sale process, with expertise in Jersey City and throughout the region. Leda gave superb guidance throughout the process, including helping us really understand the market, advising on how best to present the apartment (preparation, staging photoshoot and fantastic brochures). She responded quickly and thoughtfully to our many questions, helping us navigate the process with ease. We wholeheartedly recommend Leda, as we were thrilled with her work on our sale.”
“Can't overstate how great Leda was. She really went above and beyond for us. Gave us great advice every step of the way and also gave us enough room to make the best decisions for our sale. She staged the place beautifully, making the house look better then it ever had. She also had a very thought out sales plan that, to be honest, went exactly as she said. We sold quickly, at the price we wanted and it was as painless as it could have been.”
“Leda helped my fiancé and I buy our first home last August. We had been on the market for nearly a year when we met her. We were so delighted to have finally have found the perfect realtor as we had been totally unsuccessful in our home search up until that point. Within weeks of meeting Leda, we closed on our dream house!!! I can’t speak more highly of Leda as she will do whatever it takes to help you get your dream home. She is so knowledgeable about the market, is a killer negotiator and amazing mentor to first time home buyers. She went above and beyond to help us land our dream home and made everything unbelievable easy for us. I have recommended Leda to all of my friends and family because she is truly the best!”
“Leda helped us close in on a house in Downtown Jersey City in a rather competitive housing market. This house had everything we were looking for and had 3 offers within a week. We were brand new to the market at JC, Leda walked me through the entire process with a lot of patience. She was extremely responsive throughout and she really knew how to ace the offer game. We ended up getting the house and I say this is a large part due to Leda's talent at ensuring it closes as well as knowing all the big players in the real estate game in JC. Even after we closed, Leda helped us contact the developers to get some little renovations/repairs done. I can definitely suggest Leda for all your real estate needs in and around Jersey City.”
“Leda helped us locate and purchase our new home. She was very good about making sure to show us what we wanted -- but also felt comfortable enough to suggest possible alternatives when, after beginning our search, she realized that what we said we wanted on paper and what we actually wanted (or responded positively when looking) were not exactly the same. She helped us really figure out what would work for our family and now we are living in a beautiful home that we will customize to our taste, in a friendly and diverse neighborhood. We are extremely happy with her help and guidance... as well as her patience and calming qualities.”
“Leda is an impressive realtor! She is a knowledgeable professional, and we rightfully placed our full confidence in her. We gave her a long, detailed list of what we wanted to find in our new home. She found choices quickly & made it happen, even though it required a bunch of long distance communications. Thanks to her thoroughness, our closing was easy & took only a few minutes. We are fortunate to have found her.”
“Leda was great at getting us familiar with the town in which we wanted to buy, and made us realize the pros and cons of each areas. She helped us figure out more precisely what we were looking for. We felt like we were in great hands all along in making such an important decision: buying a house. I will add Leda is the best negotiator I've ever met, and I highly recommend her.”
“Leda was great! She knew the market, was super responsive, led us through step by step. She knows Jersey City, had great recommendations for inspectors, lenders, lawyers, and contractors. On top of it all she made the process smooth and stress free. This was our second time buying a home. Leda was leaps and bounds above the first agent! We would definitely recommend her.”
“Leda Duif is a highly regarded professional Realtor who treats her clients with the upmost respect. She made me felt like I was her only client. Regardless of her busy schedule, she was always available to answer any questions or concerns. For that, I had the upmost confidence in her ability to sell my property and she didn't disappoint me.
Leda is an articulate, knowledgeable, intelligent, honest and kindhearted individual who exceeded all my expectations. Not only would I use her service again, I would definitely and without hesitation recommend her to my family and friends. She is truly an awesome person.”
“Leda was amazing thru the entire process - and continues to be even after closing. She went way beyond what would ever be expected of her job - took a tremendous amount of the stress out of selling my house.”
“We worked with Leda to purchase our first home in Jersey City. She's truly an expert in the area and was able to unlock insights and processes that not just any broker could do. She was always reachable, proactively checking in, and gave us sound guidance throughout the process. It's clear that she sees each person she brings into JC as a new member of the community not just a client - I know we'll have Leda as a resource for a long time, even if we're not actively buying/selling property. Most importantly, I know folks in this industry can get difficult reputations but Leda was never sleezy or anything but a real person helping us make a huge decision. I'd never think twice about working with her - it's a testament to her business that she's not one of those brokers making billboard ads: her network is really just that good.”
“Leda helped me rent an apartment in Jersey City. She quickly found a tenant at the asking rent and also went the extra mile, coordinating with contractors to make sure the apartment was ready for viewing. I really didn't have to lift a finger and she handled the process end-to-end with thorough professionalism. She was also well prepared regarding market conditions. Highly recommend Leida to either rent, buy or sell your property.”