Cara Shields

NC & SC REALTOR®, ABR®, CRS
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Cara Shields

Cara Shields

NC & SC REALTOR®, ABR®, CRS
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Mobile: 704. 517. 4972 Office: 704. 375. 8598 Designation: Accredited Buyer's Representative®, Certified Residential Specialist Qualifying Broker:
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Originally from Pennsylvania, Cara has been living in Charlotte since 1998 and began selling Real Estate with Helen Adams Realty in 2004. Cara's professional underwriting background with a top insurance company provided her the necessary skills for successful negotiations, proven marketing techniques and superior service which helped to launch her real estate career. She earned the prestigious Rookie of the Year Award for her sales volume in 2004 and quickly became a successful agent within the company.
Cara has assisted buyers and sellers with local moves as well as relocation in and out of the Charlotte area. She has a background in both old and new construction, condos and single family homes, working with developers and investment properties. She continues to represent clients throughout the Charlotte region including both North Carolina and South Carolina.

Currently, a resident of the South Park area, Cara has previously lived in Dilworth, Plaza Midwood, Uptown, Myers Park and South Charlotte. She enjoys running on our beautiful streets in her free time as well as a variety of outdoor activities, yoga and volunteering in the community. After acting as Broker-In-Charge for our Randolph Road office for 7 years, Cara is once again engaged in selling real estate full-time which is her true passion. She loves advising friends and clients on our local real estate market while helping them reach the next stage of their lives.



Awards/Achievements:

  • 2025 Gold Sales Leader
  • 2024 Silver Sales Leader
  • 2016 to 2023 Broker-In-Charge - Randolph Road office
  • 2016 Platinum Sales Leader
  • 2015 Silver Sales Leader
  • 2014 Gold Sales Leader
  • 2013 Platinum Sales Leader
  • 2012 Silver Sales Leader
  • 2011 Bronze Sales Leader
  • 2010 Bronze Sales Leader
  • 2008-2010 Broker-in-Charge
  • 2007 Gold Sales Leader
  • 2006 Platinum Sales Leader and Platinum New Construction Sales Leader
  • 2005 Platinum Sales Leader
  • 2004 Rookie of the Year
  • Platinum and Gold Quality Service Leader

Accreditations, Affiliations & Education:

  • Residential Real Estate Council (RRC)
  • Real Estate Buyer Agency Council (REBAC)
  • CRS - Certified Residential Specialist
  • ABR® - Accredited Buyer Representative
  • CPCU - Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter
  • Bucknell University - Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics; East Asian Studies minor

Community Involvement - Current & Prior:

  • Heart Math - Tutor
  • Children's Theatre of Charlotte - Usher
  • Junior League of Charlotte - Sustainer
  • Women's Impact Fund - Finance Committee
  • Hackberry Court Homeowners Association - Board of Directors
  • Hospice - Chameleon's Journey
  • Bucknell University - Charlotte Alumni Club
  • Girls on the Run of Charlotte - Coach



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      Cara is an excellent Realtor® to have on your side. She was able to help my husband and I find a wonderful house and worked through all the details and headaches of dealing with a foreclosure with ease. Cara is trustworthy, reliable, and quick to respond to questions.

      Cara is a fantastic broker! My busy schedule allowed me to look at a limited number of houses in person. The FIRST and ONLY house that Cara showed me ended up as my new home. She understood my priorities and helped negotiate a great deal. It was a win-win for the buyer and seller! She also introduced me to a geat mortgage broker as well, who found a great 15 year rate.

      I have had the pleasure of working with Cara on several occasions including both buy and sell side real estate transactions. She's always been extremely professional and maintains an intimate working knowledge of market trends and all of the nuanced details involved in a real estate transaction. On top of all of that she's also very personable and absolutely goes the extra mile to represent her individual client's interests and needs. If she hadn’t done such a fine job helping us find our current home I’d probably be working with her again right now!

      Cara is a knowledgeable, AMAZING broker - well-informed on the Charlotte area. I worked with Cara to sell a condo in a difficult market - she was diligent, creative, and flexible through every step of the process. Cara also worked with my husband and I to purchase an older home in the Mooresville area. Cara was so helpful in the tricky negotiation process - we could not have done it without her!

      I have used Cara to buy 2 homes and sell one. My in-laws have also used her to buy a home. Cara has deep knowledge of the metro Charlotte market at various price points. Given her broader business background, she brings strong negotiating experience and great customer service to her work. She is extremely personable and goes above and beyond what is expected. Above all, she is a lot of fun to work with and very down-to-earth. I highly recommend Cara as a realtor for all greater Charlotte transactions.

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