WORKING WITH KATHRYN PEARSON
GET TO KNOW KATHRYN
Originally a North Carolina native, I began my real estate career in Charlotte after graduating from The University of Georgia and spending five years as a young professional in New York City. Navigating transactions and pairing buyers and sellers with their dream home is one of my passions. I am a hardworker, extremely dedicated, and have acquired resources that benefit my clients along the way. My goal is to be the market expert to provide you with the very best knowledge and experience possible, all while having fun along the way!
I am married to a Clemson grad with two boys, Jack and Parks. When I am not doing real estate, you can find me playing tennis, watching football (Go Dawgs & Panthers), exploring new spots in Charlotte, and spending time with my family. I love that North and South Carolina have so much to offer and am excited to share that with you. I decided to join Cottingham Chalk because they are a family-owned firm that treats their associates and clients like family. I look forward to the opportunity to serving your family and friends.
ACHIEVEMENTS & DESIGNATIONS:
• National Association of Realtors®
• North Carolina Association of Realtors®
• Canopy Realtor® Association
• South Carolina Association of Realtors®
• Rookie of the Year, 2021
• Top Producer since 2021
• Certified Military Specialist
“My mission is to make your real estate journey not just seamless and personalized, but a fun discovery of the community you’ll love. With expert guidance, exceptional service, and a commitment to being your lifelong real estate go-to, I am dedicated to creating a unique and enjoyable experience to accomplish your goals of buying, selling, or investing.”
WORKING WITH KATHRYN
• Committed to you and your family.
• Hard working and available 24/7.
• A lifelong resource – I’m committed to you beyond just helping you buy or sell your home. I have relationships with builders, painters, inspectors, etc. that I will also share with you.
• Support – I’m backed by a full marketing team.
• Local & Global reach – our Relocation department has relationships with the best agents around the world. If I’m not an expert in the market you are looking, I will connect you with someone who is.
• Expertise & Value – I will bring expertise, knowledge, and value to each transaction. I will share comps, neighborhood information, school zoning, and more to help you make the most informed decision.
• Power in numbers – we are a family at Cottingham Chalk. You’re not just getting me, you’re getting an entire company.
• Compassionate & relationship oriented – I value the relationships built during the home buying or selling process. I strive to continue relationships beyond a transaction and always have your best interest at heart.
SIMPLY THE BEST
Cottingham Chalk has long set the bar for real estate excellence in Charlotte. Now, as part of Compass, we’re able to preserve the core values that define us – integrity, collaboration, and commitment –while gaining access to cutting-edge tools and expanded resources. Same people. Same values. Same exceptional service.
COMPASS SUCCESS IN CHARLOTTE
#1 Office by Sales Volume in 2024*
#653
Average Sales Price*
#1.43B
Total Sales Volume in 2024*
#659
Average List Price*
2,192
Total Units Closed in 2024*
24 Average Days on Market*
NAVIGATING THE HOME BUYING PROCESS
MEET WITH BUYER AGENT
> Discuss wants and needs
> Learn about home buying process
GET PRE-APPROVED
> Select a mortgage provider and fill out application
> Average application takes one hour to fill out and one day to process
> Receive pre-approval letter from lender
TOUR, SUBMIT OFFER, GO UNDER CONTRACT
> Write offer, submit offer, offer acceptance
> Due Diligence period begins immediately
CONDUCT DUE DILIGENCE
> Select inspections with your agent
> Order survey, if desired
> Submit request to Sellers for any repairs
> Negotiate and finalize repair requests/concessions
> Review appraisal results
> Secure home owners’ insurance
> Review Buyer Agency Agreement and execute prior to viewing property
SETUP MLS SEARCH
> I will set up a personalized MLS search for you
> You can choose to have homes sent to you the minute they come on the market
> Full access to search the MLS database on your own as well
SUBMIT DUE DILIGENCE FEE & EARNEST MONEY
> Due Diligence Fee is paid to Seller and credited at Closing. If you terminate the contract, this fee is retained by the Seller and non-refundable
> Earnest Money Deposit is held in an escrow account and credited back at closing. If you terminate after the DD period has ended or breach the Contract, this deposit goes to the seller
FINALIZE LOAN
> Work with lender to finalize loan approval and have property appraised
PREPARE FOR CLOSING
> Select a closing attorney and schedule closing
> Closing attorney will check for title defects and prepare closing documents
NAVIGATING THE HOME SELLING PROCESS
MEET WITH SELLER AGENT
The right agent will provide pricing and marketing strategies to sell quickly and for top dollar.
PREP YOU HOME FOR MARKET
No matter what services are needed—cleaning, staging, photos and more—we have you covered.
ACCEPT AN OFFER
I will help you select the best and strongest offer, ensuring you get the best deal.
SHOW YOUR HOME
Open houses and private showings are scheduled to get tons of potential buyers in your door.
COME UNDER CONTRACT
Once both sides agree and sign a contract, the home will be held in escrow until closing.
WAIT FOR DUE DILIGENCE
A buyer will set up an inspection and appraisal, as well as secure their home financing.
CLOSE AND GET PAID
Once the buyer is cleared to close, funds are transferred, paperwork is signed, and you get paid.
CONGRATULATIONS
Your home has Sold!
MAXIMIZE YOUR HOME’S VALUE WITH THE COMPASS 3-PHASED MARKETING STRATEGY
PHASE 1 / LAUNCH AS A COMPASS PRIVATE EXCLUSIVE
Validate Pricing
Unlike traditional brokerages that immediately launch your listing to the public exposing it to negative metrics like days on market and price drop history Compass gives you a strategic head start. We showcase your home to a private audience first, allowing us to gather honest feedback on pricing with time to make adjustments before going public
Showcase your home to our nationwide network of top agents and their serious clients
Begin to generate buyer interest without risking public days on market or price drops that impact your home's value.
You may secure a buyer willing to pay a premium for certainty and a less stressful transaction.
PHASE 2 / LAUNCH AS A COMPASS COMING SOON
Generate Early Demand
Publicly launch your property as a Compass Coming Soon exclusively on Compass com This allows you to build buyer anticipation and interest, while staying protected from days on market and price drop history
Receive key engagement insights on how agents and their buyers are interacting with your listing – data that is lost once it goes live on other public websites
Ensure all inquiries come directly to me rather than other agents who may prioritize their own listings and are unfamiliar with your home. Plus, listing as a Coming Soon on our website can help boost your ranking on Google.
During this phase, you have greater control over your data, as photos of your home and personal information do not stay on the Internet
PHASE 3 / LAUNCH ON ALL PUBLIC WEBSITES
Sell Better
Go live on all public websites with the right price and maximum demand gained by pre-marketing
Backed by a validated pricing strategy and early buyer demand, your home is positioned for an efficient, lucrative sale delivering the best possible outcome when it goes live on all public websites
ASSESSING OUR STRATEGY AND MONITORING THE MARKET
Using proprietary tools such as Collections and Insights, we keep you informed of market conditions and traffic to your property.
Collections
Collections allows us to have a collaborative conversation on your home selling process with instant updates on comparable listings and access to insider knowledge previously only available to the agent community
Insights
Insights is a detailed, custom dashboard that allows us to assess the impact of our online marketing campaigns in real time. By capturing this data, we are abe to further target our ads to buyers most interested in your home.
THE POWER OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Beautiful photography is one of the most powerful tools for selling your home. Compass uses best-in-class photographers to show
A MULTI-CHANNEL MARKETING APPROACH,
DESIGNED TO STAND OUT
From brochures and postcards to social media and emails, our marketing collateral effectively communicates your property’s story and attracts more potential buyers
Printed Collateral
Digital Marketing
CLOSING COSTS ESTIMATES
BUYER’S EXPENSES
Appraisal
Attorney
Includes Attorney fees, title exam, title search, update and record fee
Survey
Title Insurance
Termite Inspection
Mechanical Inspection
Structural Inspection
Property Taxes
$450 – $750 (Paid At Application)
$900 – $1,200
$600 – $750
TBD
$100
$500 – $600
$400 – $600
Approximately – 6 Months
• Mecklenburg County & Tax Rate x Tax Value Per $100
• City of Charlotte Total = 95.6 cents
Homeowner’s Insurance 14 Months
Good Faith Estimate of Closing Costs Provided by Mortgage Lender.
These costs might include: Commitment Fee, Underwriting Fee, Tax Service Fee, Flood
Certificate Fee, Courier fee, Broker Fee, or Application Fee. All costs are approximates.
SELLER’S EXPENSES
Real Estate Commission 6%
Taxes (Pro-rated Property Tax)
Per $100 of assessed value
Mecklenburg County & City of Charlotte
Total = 95.6 cents
Repairs
Revenue Stamps
Deed Cancellation
Negotiable
$2.00 per $1,000
$50 – $150
Attorney (Document Preparation) $350 – $400
“Best decision we have ever made! It is truly hard to put in words how appreciative, impressed, and grateful we are for Kathryn Pearson. We challenged her with a very difficult property in which we had high demands and expectations due to our emotional connection with the home. She listened to each one of our needs initially and formulated a sales plan that aligned with OUR preferences and needs - not from a scripted “cookie cutter” real estate playbook. She was absolutely fantastic to work with during the planning, showings, and the closing process. She always put our needs first and always asked for our opinions and feedback throughout the entire process. She guided us through this difficult, emotional sale with professionalism and compassion. We wanted to find a buyer that would cherish the home as much as we did so Kathryn was relentless on finding the “right” buyer for our home. After going under contract, Kathryn went above and beyond duty to help us coordinate the repairs, paper work, and tasks in order to successfully close the sale. Her extra effort throughout the entire experience was unmatched to anyone we have ever worked with. I will never work with anyone else in Real Estate and I can’ t express how impressed we were with Kathryn!”
— Annie & Davis
“Kathryn helped me buy my first investment property in Charlotte. Being an out of state investor from the other end of the country, I was completed clueless about the real estate market in NC. Kathryn has been absolutely awesome in helping me throughout the process. She was super-responsive 24/7, and went to the extra steps of going to the property multiple times, talking to the seller’s agent through the due diligence process and advising me on the best possible deal. She was like my family friend more than my realtor and earned my trust over the course of the transaction. I would definitely recommend her for any real estate transactions.” — Rajiv
“We absolutely loved working with Kathryn and we are so thankful to have had her on our side for our home purchase! She is reliable, honest, and hard-working. She is always willing to go above and beyond for her clients. We were moving from another state and Kathryn did everything she could to help us with finding homes and virtually touring them and she made the entire transaction easy. It is because of her diligence we got exactly the home we wanted in Charlotte. We will certainly use Kathryn for any future real estate needs!”
Hannah & Roy
“Kathryn amazed us in every single way and made buying our (first!) house (while living in a different state!) a truly enjoyable experience. With her knowledge, professionalism, and warm nature, she answered every single one of our million questions with patience and poise, calming our nerves along the way. Kathryn has a way with words and with people and was able to take a new situation (to us) and break down the process in a thoughtful, deliberate way -- helping us truly understand the intricacies of the the home-buying process. Kathryn was communicative, accessible, transparent, thorough, and reliable. She was quick to respond and with our very, very tight timeline moved with efficiency and grace. It was quite clear at the very beginning of our journey together that Kathryn was focused not only on helping us find our dream home, but she also cared about us as clients. Without a doubt, she had our very best interest at heart. Kathryn helped us to envision an empty house as our long-term home... a place where our children with laugh and dance and we will talk and cook and create lifelong memories of happiness and love. We are forever grateful for Kathryn’s impressive, diligent work and we feel incredibly lucky to have worked with her and to know her. I would recommend Kathryn Pearson without reservation and with gusto to anyone. If you get the opportunity to work with her, you’ve truly struck gold!” — Hayley & John D.
A CLIENT FOR LIFE
At Cottingham Chalk | Compass our commitment to our clients extends beyond the closing table. We continue to provide value as your go-to resource for all things real estate.
Considering investment properties? We’ve got you covered.
Looking for a vacation home? We can help with that.
Curious about your current home value? We can provide that.
Refinancing? We’ll provide supporting documentation for the appraiser.
Investing in your home? Whether considering a small facelift or massive renovation, we will advise on what will have the biggest impact for resale.
Need a repairman in a pinch? We have a solid list of trusted vendors.
Bottom line, we are here for you.
