Born and raised in Cary, NC, Kate Carlton is no stranger to the growth the Triangle area has experienced in the last 20+ years. Kate started her real estate career as a Buyer's Agent with Nina Parker Realty Group in 2015 before branching out onto her own as a solo agent in 2015. She started her team, Carlton Realty Co. in 2022, and is looking forward to continuing to lead the team and helping each member achieve their own goals. Kate has received awards including National Association of Realtors 30 Under 30, and Triangle Real Producer Magazine's Rising Star 2021, and is a member of KW's Luxury Division. In true entrepreneurial fashion, Kate helped to launch the KW Triangle Young Professionals chapter, eventually becoming President, and putting the Triangle on the map for the top 25 Chapters nationally. She's also an investor in the Apex Market Center and Legacy Resources, has been part of the ALC, and she's a real estate investor with a growing portfolio. Outside of real estate, Kate can be found having fun and spending quality time with her daughter, Willow, and her husband, Stephen. She's an ECU graduate (Go Pirates!), and lover of all things wine and fashion. Whether it's sipping a beer at a local brewery, drinking coffee at a locally owned spot, or shopping the local boutiques, you'll often find Kate supporting local businesses in the community her team serves.
OTHER LANGUAGES
English
Community Involvement
Whether it's sipping a beer at Southern Peak Brewery, drinking coffee at Common Grounds, or shopping the local boutiques, you'll often find Kate supporting local businesses in the community her team s
HOBBIES/INTEREST
She's an ECU graduate (Go Pirates!), and lover of all things wine and fashion.
FAMILY
Outside of real estate, Kate can be found having fun and spending quality time with her daughter, Willow, and husband, Stephen.
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Credentials
LICENSE
Real Estate - North Carolina - # 287194
Designation
Real Estate Investing
Real Estate Broker
NAR 30 Under 30
Top Producer
Licensed Realtor
Broker / Associate Broker
REALTOR
Specialties
Sellers
Buyers
Residential Property
First Time Homebuyers, Luxury Properties, Relocation
Awards
2026
TOP AGENT
Raleigh, NC
2026
TOP AGENT
Cary, NC
2026
TOP AGENT
Durham, NC
Other Awards
NAR 30 Under 30, Triangle Real Producer's Rising Star Award, Keller Williams Luxury Designation
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What clients say about this agent....
Responsive
Communicative
Knowledgeable
Professional
Outstanding
Great for new buyers
Available Remotely
Trustworthy
Hard working
Attentive
Andrew T.
Review for Member: Kate Carlton
February 27, 2026
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Working with Kate Carlton and her team was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. She was with us every step of the way and handled everything with professionalism and ease. Kate and her team have a remarkable ability to make what is otherwise a stressful, complicated process feel smooth and seamless. If you're looking for a realtor who is professional, knowledgeable, and truly keeps your best interests at heart, look no further. We can't recommend Kate and her team highly enough!
Tylke11
Review for Member: Kate Carlton
February 2, 2026
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Kate Carlton and her team were very helpful from beginning to end of the buying and selling process. Their communication approach was exceptional and proactive in providing answers to our questions before they were asked. Their expertise guided us through negotiations and sequence of events of each stage and paperwork. Would highly recommend.
Dominic P.
Review for Member: Kate Carlton
January 30, 2026
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Big thanks to the BEST real estate agent Imagene Cooke on helping me and my fiancA(C) find our dream home! Imagene's passion, knowledge and commitment to helping you find your dream home is unparalleled. Imagene provided legendary customer service by being extremely patient in answering all of our questions to help assist us with our transition from New Jersey to Wendell, North Carolina. Imagene was willing to visit as many homes as we wanted to over the course of three days to help narrow down our dream home, plus she coordinated the daily schedule. Imagene was able to negotiate a lower price on a brand new build and was able to get us the best deal possible. Imagene also went above and beyond to ensure our water would be turned on timely by pushing the utilities company to move up the initial start date. On top of that, Imagene made excellent coffee recommendations to help keep us going during the house hunting search. Meagan Moulden was also very helpful in overseeing the entire process, as well as providing us with a number of different vendors such as a moving company, flooring company and general contractor, all of which provided five star service to us. Thank you Imagene, Meagan and the entire team at Carlton Realty for helping us find our dream home!
Sarah T.
Review for Member: Kate Carlton
December 21, 2025
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We cannot say enough good things about Kate Carlton. She was an absolute dream to work with and made the entire home-buying process feel easy and stress-free. Her communication was exceptional from start to finishaEUR"she kept us informed every step of the way and always made sure we understood what was happening. More than anything, we truly felt protected by Kate. She genuinely looked out for our best interests, advocated for us, and made sure nothing slipped through the cracks. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing we had someone so knowledgeable and attentive in our corner. Thanks to her organization and efficiency, we closed on our home in Pinehurst in about three weeks after making an offer. She handled everything quickly and seamlessly, which made the entire experience smooth and exciting rather than overwhelming. We are beyond grateful for Kate and would recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor who is professional, responsive, and truly cares about her clients.
Michaelhardison3
Review for Member: Kate Carlton
December 14, 2025
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ZillowVERIFIED
Working with Meagan and Imagene was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. They were responsive, organized, and proactive at every step of the process which as a first-time homebuyer, made a huge difference. They stayed ahead of potential issues before they became problems, communicated clearly and quickly, and made sure nothing fell through the cracks. The negotiation process was smooth, timelines were tight, and I always felt like they were advocating for me and protecting my interests. From contract to closing, everything was handled professionally and efficiently. If you want a team that knows what theyre doing, communicates like pros, and actually makes the process less stressful (a rare feat), I couldnt recommend Meagan and Imagene more high