Diamond Realty Associates is a full-service real estate firm specializing in property management, REO, BPO valuation, and distressed property expert across NJ, NY, and Eastern PA. We help owners, investors, banks, and ASSET MANAGERS protect, stabilize, value, and sell real estate assets with disciplined execution and hands-on oversight.
A Full-Service Real Estate Company Built for Every Market
Residential, Commercial, and Industrial, with deep expertise in Distressed Properties across NJ, NY & PA.
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Residential & Commercial Brokerage
Diamond Realty provides full-service buying and selling representation for residential, commercial, and industrial clients across New Jersey, New York, and Eastern Pennsylvania.
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Single-family, multi-family, and condo transactions
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Commercial and industrial sales, leasing & acquisitions
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Investor portfolio sales and 1031 exchange guidance
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Average 105% of list price achieved on transactions
We provide bank-owned and corporate asset management from assignment through closing, trusted by HUD, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Bank of America, and Chase.
Performance with HUD, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae & major servicers
10 Days
Vacancy to listing avg.
<10%
BPO correction rate
500/mo
Monthly BPO capacity
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BPO & Valuation Services
Our BPO team delivers 24-hour drive-by and 48-hour interior valuations with a correction rate below 10%, precision data ASSET MANAGERS and servicers depend on.
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24-hr drive-by and 48-hr interior BPOs
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Valuations within <5% variance to final sale price
Specialized expertise in distressed assets, from pre-foreclosure and short sales to REO disposition and loss mitigation, protecting value at every stage.
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Pre-foreclosure counseling & short sale negotiation
Distressed property expertise across the tri-state region
CDPE
Certified Distressed Property Expert
SFR
Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource
CRS
Certified Residential Specialist
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Property Management
Comprehensive property management for residential and commercial portfolios, from tenant placement and lease administration to maintenance coordination and monthly reporting.
End-to-end management for residential & commercial assets
NJ · NY
Licensed management coverage
PA
Eastern Pennsylvania coverage
24/7
Emergency vendor coordination
20+
Years of Excellence
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Why Diamond Realty
There Are Many Agencies, But Why Choose Us?
Diamond Realty Associates provides residential and commercial brokerage, property management, and REO asset support across New Jersey, New York, and Eastern Pennsylvania. We help ASSET MANAGERS, Corporate clients, and investors protect value, manage vendors, monitor occupancy, and bring properties to a successful close with experienced local execution across all three markets.
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20+ Years of Distressed Asset Industry Experience
Proven expertise in distressed assets, REO and commercial real estate, and default industry solutions across the tri-state region.
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Tri-State Coverage: NJ, NY & Eastern PA
Established local vendor, agent, and municipal relationships across all three states.
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Vacancy to Listing in 10 Days or Less
From trash-out and repair coordination to MLS launch, streamlined workflows minimize vacancy time.
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A-Rated Performance with Corporate Clients
BPO accuracy within 5% of final sale price; correction rate below 10%.
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Same-Day Occupancy & Cash-for-Keys
Rapid response for occupied assets including occupancy checks and eviction coordination.
Available Properties
Looking for a Property?
Our current inventory of distressed and REO and managed properties is available exclusively by inquiry.
Reach out to our team directly for listings, pricing, and showing details.
"Working with Carla was a revelation. She moved our distressed asset from occupancy to closing in record time. Her valuation accuracy and Corporate reporting are best-in-class."
James T.
ASSET MANAGER · Regional Bank
★★★★★
"Carla's team handled over 40 of our distressed listings across NJ and PA. Every valuation was within 5% of sale, every file audit-ready. She is the gold standard for distressed property services in the tri-state area."
Diana R.
Portfolio Director · Mortgage Servicer
★★★★★
"I had the pleasure of working with Carla to purchase my first home in New Jersey. As a first-time buyer, I was nervous, but Carla was incredibly patient and her market knowledge was invaluable."
Angelina S.
First-Time Buyer · New Jersey
★★★★★
"Diamond Realty's occupancy resolution speed is unmatched. Cash-for-keys was completed in under a week, preservation done in days, and the property was listed before competitors even responded to our RFP."
Marcus J.
Asset Operations · National Servicer
★★★★★
"Working with Carla was a revelation. She moved our distressed asset from occupancy to closing in record time. Her valuation accuracy and Corporate reporting are best-in-class."
James T.
ASSET MANAGER · Regional Bank
★★★★★
"Carla's team handled over 40 of our distressed listings across NJ and PA. Every valuation was within 5% of sale, every file audit-ready. She is the gold standard for distressed property services in the tri-state area."
Diana R.
Portfolio Director · Mortgage Servicer
★★★★★
"I had the pleasure of working with Carla to purchase my first home in New Jersey. As a first-time buyer, I was nervous, but Carla was incredibly patient and her market knowledge was invaluable."
Angelina S.
First-Time Buyer · New Jersey
★★★★★
"Diamond Realty's occupancy resolution speed is unmatched. Cash-for-keys was completed in under a week, preservation done in days, and the property was listed before competitors even responded to our RFP."
Marcus J.
Asset Operations · National Servicer
Ready to Work with Diamond Realty?
Connect with our team for distressed property inquiries, valuations, and REO or Corporate asset services.
Our Story
Two Decades of Distressed Property Expertise
Carla Elfeld built Diamond Realty Associates from the ground up, a woman-owned brokerage trusted by HUD, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and major servicers and lenders across New Jersey, New York, and Eastern Pennsylvania.
Get to know the Broker behind Diamond Realty Associates, Inc., over two decades of distressed property expertise across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Elfeld Real Estate, 485 Madison Ave 16F, New York, NY 10022
NAID: DMNDRL4183 · E&O: $1M+ Coverage
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Meet the Broker / Owner
Carla Elfeld, Two Decades of Distressed Property Expertise
"Broker/Owner of Diamond Realty Associates, Inc., covering New Jersey, New York, and Eastern Pennsylvania with a specialization in distressed property management and REO asset disposition."
Carla leads a woman-owned and operated brokerage she has built into one of the tri-state region's most trusted distressed property operations. With 20+ years in REO real estate, loss mitigation, and property valuations, she brings unmatched expertise to every asset managed.
Under her leadership, Diamond Realty has sold over $52 million in properties at an average of 105% of list price. Her BPO team delivers 24-hour drive-by and 48-hour interior BPOs with a correction rate below 10%, earning an A-rated reputation with HUD, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Bank of America, and Chase.
Properties typically move from vacancy through trash-out, repairs, and listing-to-sale in 10 days or less.
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Full-Cycle Distressed Asset Management
From assignment and occupancy review through preservation, valuation, listing, and final file completion; all managed in-house.
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Valuation & Pricing Accuracy
Drive-by, interior, and updated BPOs; up to 500/month, with <5% variance to final sale price.
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Occupancy Resolution & Cash-for-Keys
Same-day occupancy checks, cash-for-keys negotiation, eviction coordination, and status reporting.
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Property Preservation & Vendor Coordination
Lock changes, winterization, trash-outs, repairs, and inspections; coordinated with an established vendor bench.
From first occupancy check to final closing, Diamond Realty manages every stage of the distressed asset lifecycle with precision, speed, and Corporate-grade compliance.
A Full-Service Real Estate Company Built for Every Market
Residential, Commercial, and Industrial, with deep expertise in Distressed Properties across NJ, NY & PA.
🏡
Residential & Commercial Brokerage
Diamond Realty provides full-service buying and selling representation for residential, commercial, and industrial clients across New Jersey, New York, and Eastern Pennsylvania.
✓
Single-family, multi-family, and condo transactions
✓
Commercial and industrial sales, leasing & acquisitions
✓
Investor portfolio sales and 1031 exchange guidance
✓
Average 105% of list price achieved on transactions
We provide bank-owned and corporate asset management from assignment through closing, trusted by HUD, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Bank of America, and Chase.
Performance with HUD, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae & major servicers
10 Days
Vacancy to listing avg.
<10%
BPO correction rate
500/mo
Monthly BPO capacity
📊
BPO & Valuation Services
Our BPO team delivers 24-hour drive-by and 48-hour interior valuations with a correction rate below 10%, precision data ASSET MANAGERS and servicers depend on.
✓
24-hr drive-by and 48-hr interior BPOs
✓
Valuations within <5% variance to final sale price
Specialized expertise in distressed assets, from pre-foreclosure and short sales to REO disposition and loss mitigation, protecting value at every stage.
✓
Pre-foreclosure counseling & short sale negotiation
Distressed property expertise across the tri-state region
CDPE
Certified Distressed Property Expert
SFR
Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource
CRS
Certified Residential Specialist
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Property Management
Comprehensive property management for residential and commercial portfolios, from tenant placement and lease administration to maintenance coordination and monthly reporting.
Diamond Realty operates across 21 counties in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York, with established local vendor, agent, and municipal relationships in every market we serve.
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States
21
Counties
20+
Years Local Experience
New Jersey
16 counties across the full state
NJ
Sussex
NJ
Passaic
NJ
Bergen
NJ
Warren
NJ
Morris
NJ
Essex
NJ
Hunterdon
NJ
Union
NJ
Somerset
NJ
Middlesex
NJ
Mercer
NJ
Monmouth
NJ
Burlington
NJ
Ocean
NJ
Atlantic
NJ
Cape May
Pennsylvania
Key counties across Eastern PA
PA
Monroe County
PA
Pike County
PA
Northampton County
PA
Bucks County
PA
Philadelphia County
New York
All five New York City boroughs
NY
The Bronx
NY
Manhattan
NY
Queens
NY
Brooklyn
NY
Staten Island
Get In Touch
Let's Talk Distressed Assets
Reach out for property inquiries, valuation requests, or REO and Corporate asset services. Our team responds within one business day.
