Carla White
Real Estate Professional
- License#
- 01264129
- Language
- English
- Direct
- 831.620.6177
- Office
- 831.622.1040
- Cell
- 831.915.6187
As a Carmel, California resident Carla has a unique eye for real estate ~ a perspective influenced by her 30-year background as a fashion industry executive and in architectural design. In 1976 the enchantment of Carmel-By-The-Sea consumed her and hence began her love affair with the Monterey Peninsula. Carla's vision informs all her projects, including her stunning Carmel residence, which she designed and built and which was recently featured by the prestigious Italian publisher Rizzoli Books in a volume on Carmel homes called "Cottages by the Sea" The Handmade Homes of Carmel.
Carla is passionate about what she does and is dedicated to her clients. Matching client and property is her specialty ~ working tirelessly to fruition is her goal in all Real Estate transactions.
Whether representing discerning buyers or savvy sellers, Carla White is a uniquely talented agent who provides her clients with superb customer service. If it is the acquisition of the home of your dreams, the vision and rewards of building your own safe haven or the marketing of your present home, Carla is the Realtor for you.
My Listings
My Sold Listings
“To Whom It May Concern: I am pleased to offer this letter of reference regarding Carla White. My family and i acquire and own properties all over the world. Carmel is one of our favorite destinations in the United States. we have been searching for a beach house in Carmel since 1999. Carla White was the only agent who had the enthusiasm and patience to service us as a potential client from overseas. We have met and worked with many Real Estate Agents in different states in the U.S.A. as well as other parts of the world. Ms. White is the best that we have ever encountered in our 20 years of experiences in terms of professionalism and true passion for her clients and properties. She not only has the effective communications skills and a great sense of responsibility but also integrity and honesty- which in my view are the most important qualities of her. After a long search and viewing almost all the listings it took us over three years to find a home we liked on Carmel Point. Carla made it such a wonderful and pleasant experience for me as well as my family members. In addition, Carla has excellent community relationships with architects, contractors, and other Real Estate peers. She provided us with follow up assistance even after we purchased our home. I whole-heartedly recommend Carla to anyone buying or selling a property. Sincerely, Joseph Fan ”
“To Whom It May Concern: I'm pleased to offer this letter of recommendation regarding Carla White. My wife and i came to know Carla over a period of a couple of years during our search to acquire a home in Carmel. Carla represented the Sellers of one of the properties that came to our attention early on. and as it turned out, the home we eventually acquired. The home was built in 1936 and had been only partially updated, barely enough to bring it to modern standards. Although its location was acceptable to us, many of the features of the house kept it from staying anywhere near the top of our list during our search. Our permanent residence is in San Antonio so we were in Carmel only periodically, to our amazement every time we made a trip in, Carla was showing the home. Although the house was on and off the market during this time due to Sellers personal situation, she never lost her enthusiasm. She was creative in her approach to marketing the home, focusing on what the house could and should become, and fortunately for us, her vision prevailed over our concern, but not without much effort and time on her part. That attitude alone might not be considered totally unique in that business but what is certainly unique has been Carla' steadfast commitment to us and our new home even after the sale.She has gone beyond keeping promises and has done much more than expected to help us bring to a reality all of the things that we hope to accomplish not only with the home but also with our new living experience in Carmel. Carla is blessed with a very unique inventory of excellent taste, wonderful personality, remarkable work ethic, honesty and integrity. I would highly recommend Carla to anyone wishing to acquire or sell a home in the Monterey Peninsula area. Tom Chrsital”
“To Whom it may Concern: Last Year Carla was instrumental in helping us to locate and purchase our home in Carmel. From our initial contact with Carla to the closing of escrow on our home, we enjoyed a first class relationship and superior service. While working with us, Carla was always well prepared and knowledgeable about the current inventory of properties. Since we were over 200 miles away, she took the initiative to follow up on all leads and to keep us informed at all times. In fact, it was due entirely to her initiative that we found our home. While following up on a listing, she learned of a different property that was about to be marketed. She immediately visited the new property in a very aggressive real estate market. During the escrow process, Carla researched the data necessary to resolve all issues that arose and brought the sale to a successful close. Carla is a professional Rel Estate Agent of the highest caliber. She has in-depth knowledge of the local area and is able to offer solid, knowledgeable, objective advice. We would use Carla's services again without question, and we highly recommend her to others. Sincerely, Randy D. Scott & Angela F. Gallagher”
“In October my husband & I purchased a home through Alain Pinel Realtors. We were first introduced to this wonderful place called Carmel in the Summer.of 2000 when we visited friends who had purchased a home here. We immediately fell in love with the charm of Carmel and the whole Monterey peninsula. We loved the idea of walking to shops restaurants and to the beach. We visited many time s over the next two years and often went to Open Houses. It was at one of these open houses two years ago that we first met Carla white. She was so open & friendly we immediately liked her. Though we knew Carmel is where we eventually wanted to live, we weren't sure when the right time to buy should be. In summer of 2002 we moved to Connecticut but we still came for visits and Carla kept us up to speed on the market here. This past summer we decided it was time to buy and found house on Lincoln. Its not easy negotiating when you are three thousand miles away, but Carla was on top of everything. She has been the most hands on Realtor we've ever met, totally organized and well informed of what needed to be done. It was Carla's expertise that carried the sale. Her happy, helpful nature even made it an enjoyable experience. The deal is done and yet she's still involved helping us with details for renovations. We cannot say enough about how we feel about Carla White. She's the absolute top Realtor we've ever had the pleasure to work with and we just wanted you to know what a Gem Alain Pinel Realtors has in their organization. Sincerely, Regina & Fred Amoroso ”
“To Whom it May Concern: i am writing to indicate my support and confidence in Carla White as a real estate agent and effective business woman. I have built, bought and sold many properties on the Monterey Peninsula over the last 25 years, mostly through local real estate agents. Never have i had someone work so hard on my behalf as both buyer & seller. She is a skilled negotiator and facilitator and truly has a passion for her work. She is meticulous in ensuring the details are completed and takes full responsibility for all aspects of the sale well beyond the listing point. When many agents would sit back and await the commission check , Carla is still advocating for her client. I can recommend Carla most highly to either buyer or seller. Sincerely, Diane Sena ”
“Dear Judie Profeta, Carla White was our Realtor in the recent transactions that involved in the sale of our home on Carmelo, in Carmel and the subsequent purchase of a home in Carmel Meadows. I have been fortunate to have quite a number of good experiences in the wonderful world of Real Estate, but I have never seen a more dedicated professional than Carla. Every "i" was dotted and every "t" crossed and then checked insuring the transaction went smoothly. This was true for the buyer & the seller even through she did no represent both. Best wishes to your whole office from a very satisfied client. Sincerely, Jim & Beverly Brauer.”
“To Whom it May Concern: Consider yourself fortunate if you have found Carla White. I have worked closely with Carla over the years, we have many mutual clients. I have been involved in many of her transactions as a consultant. I have worked with many other Realtors in the same capacity and I know that you could not find a better Realtor. She is thorough in all aspects of the transaction. She knows the local markets as they change from city to city, block to block and month to month. She has an understanding of construction, design, local planning and building regulations and knows to ask if something is beyond her experience. She protects her clients to no end. She continues to help long after the close of escrow. She would never "bury" a client to make a sale.The "deal" for Carla it is not about the " check". It is about a passion for architecture and a need to take care of people. If you choose Carla as a Realtor for a real estate transaction, you will have a realtor and friend for life. Good Luck, Tom Reynolds ~ General Contractor ”
“Dear Judie, I would like to take the time to write you a note about one of our Agents. Like you I have 26 years experience in Real Estate and have had my share of transactions. Most good, but some horrible. This transaction was one of the smoothest I've ever had and it was due to the Listing Agent, Carla White and her totally professional handling of the listing and the sale. Any client who has her as their Agent will be getting the best of our profession. Carla is the ultimate professional, she covers all the bases. We are fortunate to have Carla White in our office. She is the BEST !!! Jim Hemphill ”
“To Whom it May Concern,I would like to describe how Carla White, a Real Estate Agent helped us buy our home in Carmel. I have bought and sold several property's in Northen California over the past 25 years and have never encountered a Realtor that has made me as comfortable with the buying process, well informed about the property's positive & negative features, and confident that I had located the right property for my needs. Her sales, financial & design skills make her a preeminent Agent in the Monterey Bay area. Now I am remodeling the home and Carla is still working with me. She helped locate an excellent General Contractor and has been instrumental in assisting me make key design decisions from floor coverings , paint color & fireplace style. I have yet to encounter a design area that challenges Carla's expertise . Carla is well known in the Monterey Bay area real estate and design community. Carla is very charming and capable and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone buying or selling a property. Regards, Elizabeth Grieg”
“Dear Carla, we are writing this note to thank you for your excellent representation in the sale of our Carmel home. We very much appreciate those trips down that extra mile to solve those frequent problems related to our being out of town so much. We sincerely , do not believe the transaction could have come together and stayed together without your personal attention to details and concern for our interests. We would be more than happy to give anyone our personal endorsement regarding your ability and professionalism. Beyond that, however, we feel that we made a friend. Very Truly Yours, Steven & Joyce Yates”
“Dear Carla, Seldom do I find myself in a position to write a letter of appreciation, however in this case it is more that warranted.As you know it was with great apprehension that Trish and I decided to sell our 14th street residence, because of all the turmoil we experienced in our last four real estate matters. In accordance with this, I felt that we listed our home for a price beyond what it would bring, therefore easing the anguish of the transaction.To my amazement, through your diligent effort, we achieved our asking price! This in itself relived some of my concerns, yet what truly gratified Trish and I about this sale was your painstaking follow through with the Buyer's inexperienced Agent. As you know, I am not a patient person and would have terminated the sale and refunded the deposit, without hesitation, after the second obstacle she created. You virtually kept us out of the angst, making the affair as painless as possible. To this I thank you profoundly. I am sure that we will in the future have additional real estate transactions and I am looking forward to your continued assistance in each and every one! If at anytime either Trish or myself can be of help to you, please do not hesitate to call upon us so that we can return the courtesy & professionalism you achieved on our behalf. Sincerely, Fred & Trish Pieper”
“We wanted to let you know what a positive experience we had while working with Carla White on the sale of our home. Carla was totally professional in her dealings with us. She helped us to get our house ready to show at its best. She used a variety of creative approaches to marketing our property. She kept us informed of the market and on feedback concerning our property. When we had paperwork to do , she guided us through that process as well. Since we were living in Texas while the house was on the market, Carla Met with inspectors and contractors and generally oversaw the well being of our home. We sold in a slow market and so we all had many months of waiting. Carla advised us on pricing , but did not encourage us to lower our price for a quick sale. We truly felt she was working in our interest. Carla is a pleasure to work with and feel very fortunate to have found her. Best Regards, Peggy & Glenn Henry ”
“We are delighted to have worked with your Real Estate Agent in the recent purchase of our Carmel Highlands home. Carle is such a delight to be with and a hard working agent.Carla conducted herself in a professional manner maintaining her warm and welcoming personality. We care certain that she went above & beyond the usual duties and requirements of a buyers agent and wish you to know how happy we are with her abilities and behavior. As you know Carl is a very talented woman in various arenas and we feel you are very fortunate to have her in your employ. She made us feel as if we were her "only" clients and all the while we knew she was balancing other Real Estate transactions while working so diligently to conclude our escrow. We request you place this recommendation in Carla's file as a strong endorsement of her professional abilities. Sincerely, Barbara & Ed Childs ”
“Dear Carla, We want to thank you so much for the Wonderful job you did in marketing our Carmel home... Your enthusiasm, professionalism and attention to detail was a welcomed contrast to our dealing with other agents. From the start your creative marketing ideas set us apart from the competition. we especially appreciated your handling of the Brokers Tours , Realtors and each individual showing. The fact that you came early to help us set up for every showing to its best advantage really put us at ease! Once we listed with you we had total confidence since our home sold in 60 days and comparable properties are still on the market several months later. Another thing that really stands out for us is the way you handled the negotiations once we had an offer on our property. You guided us through several counter offers while managing to keep the offer alive and both sides calm. You are a real professional and we would recommend your without hesitation. Please feel free to give our contact information to any future clients. Best Wishes from Santa Barbara, Len & Caia Sasso ”