
LELANIA “LAINA” KAFITI
Realtor® / Broker in North Carolina / South Carolina
216.577.7232 cell phone
lkafiti@cottinghamchalk.com
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am a fierce advocate for my clients throughout each transaction. Staying one (or several) steps ahead of everyone ensures a smooth process and successful closing. Beyond the closing, my knowledge and local resources continue to be available to my clients as I strive to build life-long relationships.
ACHIEVEMENTS & DESIGNATIONS
- National Association of Realtors®
- North Carolina Association of Realtors®
- Canopy Realtor® Association
- 2017 Charlotte Observer Real Estate Rising Star
- Superior School of Real Estate
- SNS – Strategic Negotiating Specialist
South Carolina Realtors Association
- 2021 Top Producer
PERSONAL INFO
- Cleveland State University, BA Psychology
- Miami University, BS Business
- Cleveland Clinic Wellness Store – Operations & Merchandise Manager
- Yoga & Meditation Teacher RYT-200, Reiki Practitioner
Gracious Hands Transitional Housing, board member
Elizabeth Community Association, social chair 2017-18
Elizabeth Community Association Home & Garden Tour, event chair 2018
Homeowners Impact Fund, Belief Partner
FUN FACTS
Being part of this wise and well connected firm is one of the top values I provide my clients. Cottingham Chalk is the most experienced, kind and integrity-driven group of people.
I love that Charlotte has a mix of people from across the globe, the exploding restaurant scene and the world-class arts.
For a quick getaway, you can’t beat Charleston for the coast or Asheville if the mountains are calling you. We are spoiled being so close to both!
Exploring the world (near and far) with my husband and two daughters is what I love to do with my free time. We love to connect with new cultures and people.
- My full name is Lelania ~ based on the 1968 song Lalena, by Scottish singer songwriter Donovan. My parents were and still are music buffs!
ABOUT ME
Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Laina’s adventurous spirit lead her to live in several cities across the Midwest and Northeastern US. A lover of travel and cultural arts of all mediums, she delights in finding the very best in local restaurants, galleries, music and fashion. Her passion for architecture and home design, in particular, fueled her interest in pursuing real estate as a career. She combines that passion with a concierge-like attention to detail to provide top notch service to her clients.
Laina’s experience launching a wellness retail store in the world renowned Cleveland Clinic hospital, as well as her training in yoga and meditation make her an ideal companion on the sometimes stressful path to home buying and selling. She has the poise, local knowledge, and outstanding relationship skills to lead every transaction to success.
After 10 years living in Charlotte, Laina feels like a native. She understands the many concerns of moving to a new city and state after relocating for her husband’s job in 2011. Laina has been married to her husband Sal for over 20 years and has two teenage daughters ~ one in college and one at Myers Park High School. She enjoys contributing her time and energy as a board member at Gracious Hands Transitional Housing.
Gracious Hands provides room and board for homeless mothers and their children for up to 18 months. Program participants receive help with seeking and maintaining employment, childcare, psychological counseling, permanent housing assistance, financial counseling and credit repair. Please reach out to Laina if you would like to learn more or get involved with this impactful organization.
MY SALES
Sales 1 - 20 of 23 next →Sold for $329,000 on Jul 1, 2022 for 104.4% of list price
Complex: Elizabeth on Greenway
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Sold for $600,000 on Jun 23, 2022 for 109.1% of list price
Subdivision: Highland Creek
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Sold for $860,000 on Jun 22, 2022 for 118.6% of list price
Subdivision: Briarcrest
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Sold for $550,000 on May 23, 2022 for 102% of list price
Subdivision: Audubon Lake
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Sold for $405,000 on May 19, 2022 for 113% of list price
Subdivision: Aveline at Coulwood
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Sold for $760,000 on May 4, 2022 for 108.9% of list price
Subdivision: Commonwealth Park
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Sold for $715,500 on Apr 4, 2022 for 106% of list price
Subdivision: Midwood
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Sold for $452,000 on Feb 28, 2022 for 105.1% of list price
Subdivision: Walnut Creek
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Sold for $206,000 on Oct 15, 2021 for 100.5% of list price
Complex: The Fourth Ward Square
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Sold for $1,100,000 on Sep 2, 2021 for 92.1% of list price
Subdivision: Elizabeth
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Sold for $351,000 on Jun 30, 2021 for 108% of list price
Subdivision: Taylor Glenn
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Sold for $315,000 on Jun 28, 2021 for 105% of list price
Complex: Kingsley
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Sold for $356,700 on Jun 24, 2021 for 97.9% of list price
Subdivision: Plaza Acres
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Sold for $307,000 on Jun 18, 2021 for 97.5% of list price
Complex: Dartmouth on Providence
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Sold for $945,000 on Jun 2, 2021 for 108% of list price
Subdivision: Elizabeth
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Sold for $655,000 on May 20, 2021 for 99.4% of list price
Subdivision: Elizabeth
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Sold for $451,000 on May 19, 2021 for 108.7% of list price
Subdivision: Madison Park
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Sold for $551,000 on May 7, 2021 for 105% of list price
Subdivision: Selwyn Farms
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Sold for $1,350,000 on Apr 30, 2021 for 90.3% of list price
Complex: OPUS Myers Park
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Sold for $590,000 on Apr 1, 2021 for 100% of list price
Subdivision: Barclay Downs
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Sales 1 - 20 of 23 next →
FEATURED LISTINGS
Listings 1 - 4 of 69 next →907 Huntington Park Drive, Charlotte, NC 28211
Subdivision: Huntington Park
6 BR, 8.2 BA, 9822 sqft
Anne Bell | MLS # 3844435 | Contract
714 Edgehill Road, Charlotte, NC 28207
Subdivision: Myers Park
6 BR, 4.1 BA, 6210 sqft
Sara Roche | MLS # 3852728 | Active
4301 Bryson Court, Charlotte, NC 28211
Subdivision: Foxcroft
4 BR, 3.2 BA, 4696 sqft
Sara Roche | MLS # 3870684 | Contract
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