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 team of skilled workers, designers, contractors, and project managers, handling projects ranging from simple remodels to ground-up construction. 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.