We are a locally based,
independently owned real estate company. We are associated with the largest independently owned real estate company in North and South Carolina. We have 34 offices in seven major regional markets across the Carolinas. Together, we all have one goal in common. "The mission of The Prudential Carolinas Realty is to provide the highest level of real estate services in the Carolinas and to accomplish this with the utmost integrity and professionalism."

Prudential Carolinas Realty was founded in 1992 as the result of a merger with Cann & Cashatt Realty. The company is owned and operated by three partners with a diverse real estate backgrounds; Jo Ann LaVecchia, C. Donald Cann and John T. Cashatt.

 
Jo Ann LaVecchia, CRB, GRI
  • 2001 NC Association of Realtors Vice-Chair of State Contracts and Forms
  • 1996-98 NC Association of Realtors Board of Directors
  • 1999 NC Association of Realtors Executive Committee
  • Received my Real Estate Broker's License in 1978
  • 1999 North Carolina Association of Realtors Annual Convention: Awarded for Recognition as a Director from 1996-99, Awarded for Recognition of Dedication and Service to the NC Real Estate Educational Foundation 1993-99
  • 1999 Realtor of the Year, Gaston Association of Realtors
  • 1999 President NC Educational Foundation (NCREEF)
  • 1998 President - Gaston Association of Realtors
  • 1994 Gaston Association of Realtors Education Committee Chair
  • 1994 President - Gaston Multiple Listing Service
  • 1990-95 Secretary/Treasurer - NC Real Estate Educator's Association
  • 1993 Prudential builds 6,000 square foot building on Union Rd.
  • Prelicensing Instructor since 1982
  • Continuing Education Instructor since 1994
  • NC Broker's License since 1978
  • South Carolina Broker's License since 1991
  • 1981 Started teaching at Cleveland Community College
  • NC 1982 Member State & National Real Estate Educator's Association
  • 1994 Recipient of Special Recognition Award For Outstanding Service, Real Estate Educator's Association
  • Gaston College Instructor since 1982
  • 1984 Graduate - NC Realtor's Institute, UNC (GRI)
  • 1997 Graduate - NC Instructor Training Institute
  • 1999 Graduate - Real Estate Broker's Council (CRB)
  • 1991 Seargant-at-Arms & Current Member - Gastonia Civitan Club
  • Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden's Founders' Society - Member since 1996
  • Gastonia Homebuilder's Association Member since 1991
  • Gastonia Chamber of Commerce - Member since 1991
   

   
C. Donald Cann
  • President, Cann Builders, Inc. (since 1997)
  • 1970 Graduate Clemson University
  • Gaston Association of Realtors, Past President
  • Gaston County Homebuilders, Past President
  • Gaston County Planning Board, Past Chairman
  • Director, Gaston County Chamber of Commerce, 1994-98
  • Chairman of Building Committee, First Baptist Church, Gastonia, NC
  • Graduate of the Builder's Institute, NC State University
  • Gaston County Builder of the Year, 1983
  • Gaston County Realtor of the Year, 1991
  • Deacon First Baptist Church
   

   
John T. Cashatt
  • NC General Certified Appraiser
  • Member, Appraisal Institute (SRA)
  • NC Broker's License since 1980
  • SC Broker's License
  • NC Residential Contractor's License
  • 1974 Graduate UNC-Chapel Hill
  • Member, 1st ARP Church of Gastonia
   

   
Kaye Waller, CRB, Manager/Broker-in Charge
  • President of Gaston Association of Realtors 2007
  • Recipient of Prudential Residential Affiliates Cornerstone
  • Award for operational excellence
  • 2005 Realtor of the Year
  • Member of the Gaston Association of REALTORS since 1992
  • Member of the Carolina Multiple Listing Service since 1992
  • Member of the North Carolina Association of REALTORS since 1992 currently serving as a State Director
  • Member Gaston County Chamber of Commerce
  • Member Homebuilders Association of Gaston County
  • Supported many civic organizations in Gaston County including the United Arts Council, United Way and The Education Foundation
  • Active in management in Real Estate Brokerage since 1989
  • Skilled in business management and day to day operations
  • Effective contracting and negotiating skills
  • Certified Residential Brokerage manager 
  • Graduate: Real Estate Broker's Council
   
  My mission is to grow and develop real estate professionals by creating a non-competitive team and office environment that is synergistic. Our success depends on your success. We are committed to this mission using our expertise, tools, and resources. We have a professional approach to buying and selling real estate, a proven approach to marketing and self promotion and techniques on building a business plan that works.
"There's a quality that sets us apart."
Considering a career change?  Call me for a confidential interview.
   

   
Cheryl L Garmon, REALTOR, Administrative Office Manager
  • Been with Prudential since August 1998.
  • Assist Managing Broker with day to day management.
  • Member of The Gaston Association of REALTORS.
  • Member of The North Carolina Association of REALTORS.
  • Member of The National Association of REALTORS.
  • Member of The Gaston County Chamber of Commerce.