Karla Hammer Knotts wears many hats, important hats. Currently Co-Owner and Vice President of Knotts Development, her resume and pedigree span all possible positions within the industry. When asked for her biography, you find there are no long-winded Google results. Instead, she describes herself as a “land developer, home builder, Real Estate analyst, on-demand problem solver, and cyclist.” Can’t say it any better than that.
Her advocacy for the housing industry in North Carolina is legendary. Mostly because it isn’t about her list of accomplishments, it’s that the accomplishments are truly impactful. And she’s not done yet. With more than 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, including being named a Life Director for the Home Builder Association of Greater Charlotte, President of the HBAGC in 1999, chair of multiple committees for NCHBA, and induction into the North Carolina Housing Hall of Fame in 2021, her background includes a breathtaking number of appointments to various advisory committees and steering committees. You need to ultimately know that she doesn’t reach a conclusion before studying and researching any regulations at issue and looking deeply into how they’re applied. She tells us, “As a home builder you understand how regulatory issues ultimately affect the affordability of homes for prospective buyers.” A perspective that serves her well and all those who work with her.
Ultimately, Karla is extremely approachable and down to earth human. Friendly, adventurous, wise, and private. That’s probably because she spends a great deal of her time researching, analyzing issues in real estate, and digging into areas of purported malfeasance so that our industry can thrive in our beautiful Charlotte region.
We’re proud and honored to feature Karla Knotts as our current Member Spotlight!