Leigh Cottingham Corso

VP of Branding & Engagement | Realtor®/Broker, NC & SC

For as long as I can remember, I knew I wanted to be a Realtor. My dad, Dan, and John Chalk opened Cottingham Chalk before I was born, so, I guess you could say I was born into real estate. After graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2007, it was game time. I actually think I was lucky to enter this business during a downturn because it allowed me to learn the market from all angles and better appreciate the successes I’ve achieved over the [...]

I’ve always been a bit of a perfectionist with high expectations and strong determination. I treat each client with equal enthusiasm and dedication, with a goal of developing life-long relationships. Having grown up in this great city, I offer a unique perspective to my clients, from the inside scoop on certain houses and neighborhoods to the best Mexican restaurant in town. I love what I do.

Real estate is 24/7, but I make sure to find time for philanthropy, most recently through Heart Math Tutoring at my neighborhood elementary school. Charlotte has given so much to me, it’s fulfilling to give a little back.

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Charlotte is a place I am proud to call home. As a native Charlottean and second generation Realtor, I have established relationships in our community and a deep knowledge of the market. I strive to provide my clients with a streamlined and informative experience.

ACHIEVEMENTS & DESIGNATIONS

National Association of Realtors®
North Carolina Association of Realtors®
Canopy Realtor® Association
Top Producer since 2012
Rookie of the Year in 2008
Voted 2019 REAL Trends America’s Best Realtor in North Carolina

PERSONAL INFO

Arts and Science Council
Graduate of UNC Chapel Hill
United Way supporter
Member of Myers Park United Methodist Church
Member of Myers Park Country Club
Married with a son and daughter

Fun Facts

Why did I join Cottingham Chalk? Well, I’m not sure I really had a choice, haha…it’s in the blood!
All of my family is in Charlotte which is one reason I love living here and why I will never leave.
One of my favorite vacation spots is La Corso Casa in Torch Lake, Michigan. My husband, Michael’s family has a cottage on the lake where we go every summer. There is a bet every year as to whether I’ll get in the water…it’s beautiful but freezing! I always make the plunge.
During my free time I most enjoy hanging out with my kiddos and playing tennis.
My husband and I met on a blind date. He told his dad he was going to marry me the day after we met!

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Office Location

Cottingham Chalk
6846 Carnegie Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28211

Contact Info

Cell: 704-650-0063
lcorso@cottinghamchalk.com

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Leigh was an absolute pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Charlotte area. She is highly knowledgeable when it comes to real estate and I found her to be easy to work with due to her excellent communication skills and attentiveness throughout the entire process. It is because of all her hard work that we ended up with our dream home.

Leigh did a truly wonderful job selling our house. We received 4 competitive offers in the first 24 hours of the house being listed. Once we signed the primary contract we also had an additional back-up contract in place. Leigh's attention to detail was impressive. My husband and I are very busy with our jobs and two little kids. Leigh made sure that we did everything we needed to do throughout the whole process from getting our house ready to put on the market, evaluating the offers we [...]

Lauren & Wes Thurmond

Exceptionally knowledgeable about and familiar with the Charlotte real estate market, Leigh helped us (Buyers) navigate a Seller's market and provided excellent service from our initial conversation through closing. She provided an honest, professional opinion about every house we visited and was patient during our months of searching. She familiarized us with the various neighborhoods in Charlotte, made herself available at all times of day (and night), and quickly responded to our emails, [...]

Amy

Leigh couldn't have been more helpful when we were purchasing our home. We were in search of a house that we could renovate/ add value to, and she helped us find that perfect project in the right location.We even got into a bidding war when purchasing the home and Leigh held our hand and coached us in the right direction to win the property! We look forward to working with Leigh again and would recommend her to anyone looking for a house in the Charlotte area.

Barbara

My wife and I used Leigh for a recent home purchase. We were very impressed with her knowledge of the market and ability to negotiate a good deal on our behalf. Leigh was also very helpfut throughout the inspection process and the requesting of various repairs prior to closing. A high level of communication was always maintained throughout the process. We consider Leigh "our Realtor" and will be utilizing her services the next time we consider selling or purchasing real estate. Great [...]

Lee

Leigh was incredibly professional and was so easy to work with. It was by far the best realtor client experience I have ever had. She is always willing to work around your schedule and accommodate your needs. In addition to her professionalism, she has a deep knowledge of Charlotte and its neighborhoods, which is a great help to anyone new to the city. I would highly recommend hiring Leigh as your realtor! She helped me find the condo of my dreams and worked with me while I was living out of [...]

Stuart

Leigh has helped me with numerous transactions including buying/selling my primary residence and investment properties. I believe responsiveness is the most important quality one would look for in a realtor. Leigh goes above and beyond when it comes to responsiveness and communicating. Furthermore, throughout the buying/selling process, her experience in the industry and knowledge of the area quickly becomes evident. I would highly recommend using Leigh's services.

Chris

Leigh was recommended by a friend. I was out of town, owned a residential property, and needed someone who would "do it all" for me in a listing/sale arrangement. Leigh went above and beyond to do all of the little things that lightened my load and made for a smooth transaction. She also showed great negotiation skills. I would recommend her without reservation in a residential sale and hope to have the opportunity to work together again.

Mike

Leigh has been my real estate agent since I first moved to Charlotte in 2007, working with me on my condo purchase in August 2007 and most recently on my home purchase in January 2012 as the buying agent. Leigh's knowledge of the Charlotte market and the home buying process was instrumental in helping me and my wife find and purchase a house that we absolutely love at a great price. She worked diligently and patiently with us during the search process, quickly scheduling showings and [...]

Will & Margaret

You always hear that people buy from people they like....That's Leigh. Leigh was a breath of fresh air to work with. Buying property in this market is exciting but stressful and Leigh knows how to wade a first time customer through the process and make it enjoyable. I got a great property at an amazing price due in large part to Leigh putting in the extra time and effort to get it done.I almost settled for something else but Leigh got me what I wanted and I couldn't be happier with my [...]

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