Testimonials

Britni Korshin

I can’t recommend Nicole and Carlton Realty team enough!! As a first time home buyer, I had very little understanding of the home buying process and I was nervous to jump into the process. Kate, Nicole and Meagan went out of their way to explain each step of the process in language that was easy to understand and made each step less scary and overwhelming. They all were always quick to respond to any questions and emails and made me feel like a priority. Nicole quickly accommodated any showings or open houses that I wanted to attend and always showed up with a bright, cheery and positive attitude, which made the house search such a fun and exciting experience. I reached out to Kate mid July to inquire about the home buying process and I closed on the perfect house beginning of September. These ladies turned something that I thought was impossible into my reality and I couldn’t be happier!

— Britni Korshin

Julia Mathes

My husband and I moved to the Raleigh area from KY after only visiting NC once before. We knew nothing about the market or areas here, and knew we would have to buy virtually. Meredith took time to learn our preferences, and even hobbies, and showed us around to just about every place within 45 minutes of Raleigh that fit what we were looking for. She never once showed us anything that was out of our price range or try to push us in any direction. She wanted to make sure we absolutely loved our house and made it clear she would do whatever it took to get us there- including answering the phone past midnight, going to showings on our behalf on late notices, and even communicating with our realtor in KY! We had complete confidence in her and knew she would advocate for us in every way, even being several states away. Her patience, communication, empathy, and expert real estate knowledge is unmatched! Through the process, she has become our very first friend in NC and has even connected us with other people in the area. Meredith truly cares about her clients and is the absolute best realtor we could have ever found, especially for out of state clients! Meagan kept everything in great order for us, and sent us clear lists, instructions and deadlines for everything. She helped make this move as seamless as possible. We will never say thank you enough to Carlton Realty Co!

— Julia Mathes

Steve LaClair

Everybody at Carlton Realty Co were absolute pros who were such a pleasure to work with. This was our third home sale in the last 3 years, Kate, Meagan and team set a new bar. In particular their attentiveness and presentation sets them apart. I don’t believe a text or email went any longer than five minutes without a reply. On the presentation side, Kate has the right team to make sure your home will be shown in the best light and marketed across various channels. We went from initial “hey we’re thinking of selling our house” conversation with Kate to under contract in five days. I’ve had more difficulty selling items on Facebook marketplace than it was to sell an entire home with the right team.

— Steve LaClair

Kelsey Grundner

Kate and her team were amazing. I heard about Kate through a friend and I am so happy I did. Kate came over to meet us at our house and brought Meredith with her they explained everything we needed to know about selling our home and buying the next one. Meredith was AMAZING she was so patient with my husband as I as we looked for the perfect home. She was so responsive, explained every step of the process, helped me envison potential in great homes and warned us when something was a bigger project than we wanted. Working with someone who gives honest feedback is hard these days. Kate is the same way! As the owner it’s shocking how much time she takes to be really involved with the clients to make sure they have a good experience. She got our home sold in just 5 days, which we were THRILLED about. Meagan was so organized with all our paperwork, it was mindless for us as we signed paperwork because we knew she had our back. We won’t be working with anyone else in the area going forward. This team gets the job done!!!!

— Kelsey Grundner

Amanda Brookie

Where do I even begin... we were beyond impressed by the Carlton Realty Co. team. Kate had been in contact with us for the past few years because she knew we were planning on moving back to the triangle area. Once we finally decided we were ready, Kate guided us through the home buying process and made it such an easy experience. The communication from this team is unparalleled, and there was never a moment where we felt lost in the process. We highly recommend Kate and her team if you want a seamless home purchase!

— Amanda Brookie

Amy Higgins

Carlton Realty was recommended to me from an online forum about Raleigh. I was looking for someone who could help my husband and I find a home in the area he loved, at a price I loved. Things moved very quickly, because when the housing market is hot, you have to move fast! Having Carlton Realty guiding us through the process helped put us at ease and kept us on track with our move date. Kate was great at getting us into each new listing quickly to give us the best chance, and it paid off in the form of a beautiful home we expect to enjoy for years to come. I would recommend for anyone looking to buy in the Raleigh area.

— Amy Higgins

Brooke Shaner

We have used Kate Carlton twice now. First for our very first home purchase and second, seven years later for both a home sale and purchase. We love her and would never use anyone else. She is very responsive and communicative throughout the whole process and everyone at her office makes the process as easy as possible. If you work well with a low-pressure, laid back personality then Kate is your woman! She will never make you feel uncomfortable or badger you. She’s truly listens and takes your thoughts and opinions to heart. She takes charge and will help you make your house as beautiful and marketable as possible. We got amazing feedback from our house showings and ended up getting well over asking price. We are grateful to her for taking most of the stress out of the process. Highly recommend!

— Brooke Shaner

Mallory Fredricks

This was our second time working with Kate and I truly cannot recommend her enough. Not only did she negotiate the most incredible deal (ever??), she was supportive and offers the best guidance. Homebuying can be a very emotional experience and Kate handles it with ease. Kate is a true professional and it is no wonder she is as successful as she is.

— Mallory Fredricks

Chris Bentley

We went through 2 other realtors before going with Kate. She was extremely patient with us and the tons of questions we had due to moving from out of state. All our texts and calls were answered in a timely manner and at very least with a “I’ll find out” to ease our minds rather than leave us hanging. We ended up purchasing a home that she did a video showing for and couldn’t be more happy. If there is any doubt about who to choose in NC when you’re looking to purchase I hope this review gets to you. Kate is the ABSOLUTE BEST!!!

— Chris Bentley

Emily Elizabeth

Highly recommend!! Kate is outstanding. She was super helpful throughout the entire buying experience, always quick to respond, and going the extra mile for her clients. Buying my first home - I had no clue where to begin. Kate walked me through everything from start to finish. She listened to what I was looking for and found the perfect home. She’s passionate, knowledgeable, and committed to her clients. If you’re buying or selling a home, make your life easier and contact Kate! I can’t thank her enough for everything. Even after the sale, she still goes out of her way to make sure I have everything I need in my new home.

— Emily Elizabeth

Mary Sobol

I moved out of the area prior to listing, so I relied heavily on Kate during the sale of my home. She never missed a beat! She communicated with me frequently so I never felt like I had to ask questions. She is great with social media marketing and heavily marketed my open houses and the home in general. She had it under contract, with multiple people interested, in just 1 week! I would never use another agent in the area.

— Mary Sobol

Marshall Johnson

Kate is very professional and helped us through a difficult property sale while simultaneously assisting us in purchasing a new home. We got top dollar for our sale (multiple offers came within the first 24 hours of our open house with an offer accepted within 48 hours) and beat out multiple offers on our purchase without going above our budget or fair market value of the property.

— Marshall Johnson