about
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL
KYLA CAKARNIS
Real Estate Advisor (DRE 02184646),
Interior Designer, & Developer
310.882.1042
kylacakarnis@compass.com
A creative strategist with unwavering client dedication, Kyla Cakarnis is an agent, developer, and designer. She is respected for her unique experience, intelligence, and strong attention to detail which make her a powerful force in the Southern California real estate market.
Kyla founded and leads Elevate Residential, providing a client-focused, comprehensive approach to real estate. In addition to running a strong real estate business, she manages an in-house, full-service interior design and development team, handling projects ranging from simple remodels to ground-up. Kyla has extensive experience with development and design, which makes her a unique advisor to her clients. With a keen eye, Kyla guides her clients through identifying properties with true potential and selecting renovation items that add value. Her insight ensures her clients invest wisely in updates that maximize their home’s equity and appeal. She excels at helping buyers imagine and create their dream space and helping sellers prep their homes to look their best and garner the highest price.
Kyla is passionate about helping clients invest and build wealth in real estate. As an active real estate investor herself, she only recommends properties she would confidently invest in. Her strategic approach and in-depth market knowledge consistently deliver strong results, making her a trusted advisor to her clients.
Previously a professional ballerina, Kyla navigates each transaction and project with poise and professionalism. She began her real estate career as a Senior Marketing Strategist with Compass. leading strategy, branding, design, and communication for the marketing teams in Austin and Los Angeles. The daughter of a stylist and interior designer, Kyla grew up immersed in fashion, art, architecture, and interior design. She is extremely passionate and involved in these fields and leverages this varied skill set to elevate each client's experience.
Kyla studied Business, Creative Coding, and Graphic Design at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. She loves calling Santa Monica home. In her free time, she enjoys dining out, playing tennis, golfing, traveling, and spending time with friends, family, and her french bulldog, Stella.
— SELLER
“We have worked with various realtors in the past. However, we didn’t like some who tried to put in less than the required effort and pressured us to make quick decisions. For the sale of our condo, we wanted to work with an agent who was willing to dedicate their full attention to our property and do extra work if necessary. Kyla went above & beyond our expectations.
The buyer's inspections identified some unexpected problems and we didn’t know how to resolve the situation. Fortunately, Kyla guided us through the resolution of all the issues with her extensive experience in development projects. We cannot imagine any other agent who could have helped us through the entire process better than Kyla. She was literally a lifesaver. She is extremely responsive and patient. She understands her clients’ needs and works for their interests.
We recommend Kyla unconditionally.”
— BUYER & LANDLORD
I can't recommend Kyla enough. She and her team have been absolutely amazing from the very start.
She helped me purchase my first investment property, and since then, she has been an invaluable resource in renting it out. She's assisted with finding reliable tenants not once, but twice, and every step of the way has been seamless.
What truly stands out is how quickly she responds to any questions or concerns. No matter the time of day, she is always just a message away.
Plus, she has an incredible team of contractors and workers who will quickly address any issues that pop up around the property, ensuring everything is always in top shape. "
— BUYER
Purchasing a 'fixer' property and working with Kyla and her team on the renovation was the best decision we made, even though we never thought a custom home would be a possibility for us.
From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, the team's professionalism and expertise were evident. They listened to our vision, provided valuable insights, and transformed the property beyond our expectations.
Thanks to Kyla and her team, we now have a home that reflects our style and meets our needs perfectly. If you're looking for a seamless home buying and/or renovation experience, look no further."
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