About Us

Your Fortress. Our Foundation.

We built this firm on a simple principle: real estate is personal, and every client matters. After years generating business through relationships, not handoffs or brand proximity, it became clear. The industry often prioritizes optics over integrity. That wasn't aligned with how we work.

Discretion Is Standard. Strategy Is Intentional.

Trained at Allen Tate (now Howard Hanna) and refined under the Realogy brand, our foundation is institutional-grade. But after years inside large firms, we saw a pattern. Clients were ranked by how marketable their transaction looked. First-time buyers got passed around. Privacy was an afterthought. That wasn't how we wanted to operate.

In 2018, we went independent. We didn't do it to chase a bigger spotlight, but to build something aligned with how we actually work. No social media circus. No tiered service based on price point. Just consistent execution for every client, every time. We've operated this way for years, quietly and successfully.

What connects our agents is a shared understanding of what excellence looks like. Linh, Carnarri, and Paris have all lived in New York City for extensive periods, we get it. We spent years in one of the world's most ruthless real estate markets. We didn't bring the noise back to Charlotte; we brought the discipline.

We founded Citadel Cofield to bring the precision of a private equity firm to the residential market. That NYC experience taught us the standards required to operate at an institutional level. It's where precision matters, where reputation is everything, and where excellence isn't optional. Combined with deep Charlotte roots, we bring both big-city expertise and local knowledge to every transaction.

Citadel Cofield is the result of that experience. We serve residential and commercial clients with the same standard of attention. Privacy-first marketing is the default, not an upgrade. And success here doesn't require performance, it requires results.

The NYC Edge. The Charlotte Soul.

We Get It.

At Citadel Cofield, we offer something other firms can't: True New York Perspective.

Our agents. Linh, Carnarri, and Paris, all shared extensive, foundational years living and working in one of the world's most demanding real estate markets. They did this before bringing their talents to North Carolina. We didn't bring the intensity back; we brought the standards.

Why does that matter to you? Because we get it. We understand the precision you expect. We understand the discipline required to execute at an institutional level.

We understand the high standards of professional clients because we've practiced them ourselves. We've traded the subways for the light rail, but we kept the expertise. Whether you're a local or a fellow transplant, we speak your language.

Meet The Agents

Our Agents

Carnarri Cofield - Principal Broker

Principal Broker

Carnarri Cofield

NC/SC Licensed | REALTOR®

Trained by Allen Tate (now Howard Hanna), North Carolina's premier powerhouse brokerage, and with skills refined under the Realogy brand, Carnarri Cofield brings institutional-grade expertise. He operates without the institutional constraints. With over a decade navigating every facet of real estate, Carnarri has seen it all. This includes residential transactions, commercial development, infill projects, and strategic consulting.

After years of delivering results for major firms, Carnarri experienced firsthand how mass-market brokerages are built for volume, not value. This realization led to creating an independent brand in 2018. We operate successfully behind the scenes.

We operate with the discretion and attention to detail of a family office. We ensure your asset is managed, not just sold. Stepping away from residential transactions as everyday bread and butter, Carnarri moved into commercial development and strategic consulting. This deepened expertise while remaining tethered to the residential market through a network of agents.

Through launching a company, growing it, and strategically downsizing it, Carnarri has been tested by every market cycle. He has stood the test of time. Today, Carnarri is the agent and the firm that developers call when they need lots in gentrifying areas. He is the trusted partner for securing strategic land positions that drive transformation.

That experience has now evolved into Citadel Cofield. It is a refined, new brand built on the principle that every client deserves personalized attention and responsive service. This applies regardless of transaction size. Leading both residential and commercial divisions, Carnarri combines deep market knowledge with agility. We provide the personalized service that large brokerages can't, exactly what Charlotte's real estate landscape demands.

Lisa Patterson - Operations Manager

Lisa Patterson

Operations Manager

A therapist at heart, Lisa leads with compassion and care. She ensures no stone is left unturned. As Operations Manager, she makes certain that every client is treated with the utmost respect. Her goal is to ensure their needs are met with precision and attention to detail.

Linh Ng - Licensed Agent | REALTOR®

Linh Ng

Licensed Agent | REALTOR®

With six years of dedicated residential real estate experience, Linh specializes in serving high-value professionals. She works with doctors, lawyers, investment bankers, athletes, and executives. Her background in client relations translates into a service approach that understands unique needs. She is perfect for those who demand excellence and have tight timelines.

Paris Lauren Robinson, Esq. - Licensed Agent | Attorney

Paris Lauren Robinson, Esq.

Licensed Agent | Attorney

Looking for someone who understands the transition from the concrete jungle to Charlotte's lush canopy? Look no further than Paris Robinson. An Uptown Charlotte resident for over 10 years, Paris has spent the last decade bridging the gap between her NYC roots and her love for North Carolina. With a foundational upbringing in New York and a thriving legal career spanning both states, Paris brings a unique 'Bubbly-but-Direct' energy to every transaction. She understands that for her professional clientele, time is the most valuable asset. She cuts through the noise with New York efficiency. Yet, she maintains the warmth and local knowledge that has made her a well-known figure throughout the Charlotte area.

Loretta Montgomery - Senior Director of Transaction Management

Loretta Montgomery

Senior Director of Transaction Management

Loretta Montgomery serves as the Senior Director of Transaction Management at Citadel Cofield, bringing an unparalleled level of precision, foresight, and expertise to every real estate transaction. Before stepping into her current role, Loretta spent over a decade as a Senior Real Estate Paralegal at a premier Charlotte-based law firm. During her tenure, she specialized in complex title resolution, escrow management, and commercial and residential closing coordination. This rigorous legal background provides her with an unparalleled, critical eye for contract compliance and risk mitigation. Loretta transitioned into brokerage operations with a singular goal: to build an impenetrable administrative infrastructure that eliminates the common friction points of real estate transactions. Over the course of her career, she has successfully managed and audited over 2,500 real estate transactions, maintaining a flawless record of compliance. As the administrative cornerstone of the brokerage, Loretta acts as the central liaison between our agents, closing attorneys, lenders, and clients. From the moment a contract is executed to the final disbursement of funds, she meticulously manages every detail. Her proactive approach to timeline management means that potential roadblocks are identified and resolved long before they can impact a closing date. Loretta prides herself on maintaining strict adherence to critical contract milestones, ensuring that escrow, due diligence, and title deadlines are met with absolute certainty. By expertly navigating the logistical and administrative complexities of real estate, she provides Citadel Cofield agents the freedom to focus entirely on high-level client strategy, negotiation, and relationship building. Known for her uncompromising standards and exceptional organizational skills, Loretta is dedicated to delivering a seamless, white-glove experience. She is a vital asset to the Citadel Cofield team and a trusted guardian of our clients' peace of mind.

Privacy-First

Your transaction isn't content. We don't broadcast closings or build our following on your private decisions.

Equal Standards

Same attention regardless of price point. Whether it's your first home or your fifth investment property, we don't rank clients by how marketable the deal looks.

Clean Execution

Modern systems, compliant processes, no shortcuts. Built to withstand scrutiny and scale with intention.

What We Do

Our Core Services

Full-service commercial real estate solutions. From brokerage to construction, we deliver excellence at every stage of your real estate journey.

Brokerage

Full-service real estate transactions

Citadel Cofield's full-service brokerage offerings facilitate your real estate transactions from start to finish. We know real estate decisions are momentous. They directly impact individual's, companies' or investor's strategies and earnings. Our brokers are equipped to navigate the complexities of real estate negotiations. We optimize value for our clients at every opportunity.

Tenant Representation
Landlord Representation
Buyer Representation
Seller Representation

Specializations

Land

Development sites and infill lot opportunities

Retail

Market analysis and ideal location identification

Office/Medical

Acquiring space best suited to your needs

Industrial

Comprehensive industrial property solutions

Investment

Value-added real estate investment strategies

Development

Strategic property development

Citadel Cofield's development team takes a customized approach to each property. We assess the highest and best use for every project. Our development services include site planning, municipal entitlement, and permitting. We also handle encroachments and utilities planning. We transform vision into reality with precision and expertise.

Site Planning & Analysis
Municipal Entitlement
Permitting & Approvals
Utilities Planning

Construction

Quality construction services

Citadel Cofield Construction is proud to build new construction. We also complete upfits and renovations throughout North Carolina. Our construction team delivers projects on time and within budget. We maintain the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.

New Construction
Commercial Upfits
Renovations
Project Management

Client Experience

What Clients Say

We were drowning in South End. Every place we liked had a pile of offers. Linh didn't just dump an auto-search on us. She previewed homes and helped us write an offer that was competitive without giving away every protection. We still had an appraisal contingency when we wanted to waive everything. That mattered.

Young Professional Couple

First-Time Buyers

Honestly we almost didn't call. The site looks high-end and we were buying a townhouse, not a mansion. Carnarri treated the deal like it mattered. When inspection repairs got messy, he showed up prepared. We never felt like small fish.

Charlotte Couple

First-Time Buyers

We've sold four homes with Carnarri. One of them felt impossible. We tried someone else while he was traveling a lot. That lasted about five minutes. He came back, stayed on it, and we got through. Straight talk, no fluff. We keep calling him for a reason.

Empty Nesters

Multiple Sales

I was buying my primary home in the middle of hospital rotations. Then Carnarri left his old firm to start Citadel. I panicked. He handled the transition so nothing slipped. Inspections, deadlines, all of it. Loyalty was to the client, not the logo on the sign.

Physician

High-Stakes Transaction

Columbia condo sale and a purchase at the same time. Double closing. Carnarri showed up for inspections and somehow made the remote closing feel normal. Twenty days from contract to close with the lender team he brought in. He handles the chaos so you don't have to.

Single Professional Woman

Double Closing

We wanted new construction in Sedgefield with real square footage, not a project. Linh found a finished home on a tear-down lot. Three other bidders. She helped us structure the offer and stayed on the builder walkthrough until the punch list was done. Details mattered, and she treated them that way.

Luxury Home Buyer

Sedgefield New Construction

We wanted a beach place that felt private, not a rental factory. Carnarri showed us pockets we hadn't considered and kept the whole purchase quiet. No social media blasts. No just-sold postcards. Privacy was the point, and he got that.

Luxury Second Home Buyer

Beach Property

I bought an early townhome at Summit Square when a lot of people were still unsure about the area. Carnarri walked me through location, light rail access, and timing. Years later those units have done well for me. He stayed involved across more than one deal. That consistency is rare.

Early Phase Investor

Summit Square

I needed a lot where I could build modern, not a cookie-cutter house. Carnarri found an off-market Plaza Midwood opportunity, helped close the land, then stuck around to introduce builders and architects who know narrow lots. Most agents disappear after the land closes. He didn't.

Land Buyer

Custom Build

Four siblings on title, condemned structure, land we wanted for townhomes. Carnarri mediated the family side and kept the conversation on zoning and land value, not the house that was coming down. We closed in about 30 days. Complicated title work is where he earns it.

Boutique Developer

Land Development

Distressed house in Seversville. Termites, foundation, the works. Seller wanted a premium for the location. Carnarri walked it with a structural engineer before we offered and used a clear repair list in negotiations. Respectful, firm, and focused on the facts.

House Flipper

Distressed Property

I wanted a longer hold in Wilmore, not a flip. Carnarri pointed me to streets where renovation permits were already in motion and walked me through the 2040 plan density story. We bought a rough house, made it rentable, and planned around the land over time. Strategic without the hype.

Long-Term Hold Investor

Investment Strategy

Needed flex warehouse space in York County for the business. Residential agents are easy to find. Someone who understands commercial zoning and rent rolls is not. Carnarri found a mismanaged property, priced in deferred maintenance, and stayed through the commercial diligence.

Logistics Business Owner

Commercial Real Estate

I thought Wrightsville for short-term rental. Carnarri put Myrtle Beach numbers next to it and we bought a two-bedroom oceanfront condo instead. Lisa handled the SC paperwork and HOA transfer. Process was cleaner than I expected for a cross-state buy.

STR Investor

Short-Term Rental

1031 clock was ticking. Retail near Rock Hill looked right until the Phase 1 came back with issues. Carnarri brought in specialists, quantified the risk, and renegotiated with a remediation holdback. We kept the exchange on track. Calm under pressure.

Commercial Investor

1031 Exchange

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