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®
Charlotte Regional Realtor® Association
- 2017 Charlotte Observer Real Estate Rising Star
- Superior School of Real Estate
- SNS – Strategic Negotiating Specialist
South Carolina Realtors Association
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
FUN FACTS
I love working at Cottingham Chalk because the family-like culture is fun and so supportive!
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.
I am an energy healer. I use ancient techniques from Japan and other indigenous cultures and spiritual traditions to assist the body’s innate healing mechanisms. And healing the energy in a house can be transformative for all its inhabitants!
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.
MY SALES
Sales 1 - 8 of 8
Sold for $460,000 on Oct 29, 2020 for 101.1% of list price
Subdivision: Brightwalk
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Sold for $733,000 on Sep 21, 2020 for 98.4% of list price
Subdivision: Elizabeth
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Sold for $420,000 on Sep 18, 2020 for 105% of list price
Subdivision: Chantilly
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Sold for $240,000 on Sep 16, 2020 for 88.9% of list price
Subdivision: The Park at Oaklawn
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Sold for $410,000 on Jul 15, 2020 for 102.5% of list price
Subdivision: Birkdale Village
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Sold for $350,000 on May 22, 2020 for 95.9% of list price
Subdivision: Audubon Lake
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Sold for $574,000 on Jan 17, 2020 for 97.5% of list price
Subdivision: Walden
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Sold for $342,500 on Dec 23, 2019 for 97.9% of list price
Complex: St Philip Square
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Sales 1 - 8 of 8
FEATURED LISTINGS
Listings 1 - 4 of 56 next →
6256 Sharon Hills Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
Subdivision: Sharon Hills
5 BR, 4.3 BA, 6474 sqft
Lucy Butler | MLS # 3589381 | Active
1619 Waxhaw Indian Trail Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Subdivision: Sandy Ridge
4 BR, 4.2 BA, 6482 sqft
Sadler Barnhardt | MLS # 3561956 | Contract
2200 Hopedale Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207
Subdivision: Myers Park
5 BR, 4.1 BA, 6893 sqft
Anne Bell | MLS # 3696482 | Contract
2450 Red Fox Trail, Charlotte, NC 28211
Subdivision: Foxcroft
5 BR, 5.2 BA, 6655 sqft
Sara Roche | MLS # 3699070 | Active
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