Southern Cities Realty
Where Southern hospitality meets real estate

Helping you feel at home before you even move.

Find your place in Charlotte .

We guide buyers and sellers across North Carolina with honest advice, real local knowledge, and brokers who actually pick up the phone.

Based in Charlotte Serving buyers & sellers across North Carolina
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Rooted in Charlotte
Serving all of North Carolina
Based in Charlotte
Serving buyers & sellers across North Carolina
Dedicated local brokers
Guiding buyers & sellers every day
With you start to finish
Real attention at every step
Honest, local advice
We only win when you do

Why Southern Cities

A boutique brokerage that treats your move like it matters.

Let's build the home you're looking for

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We're a brand-new brokerage, so you won't find a wall of stale listings here — and honestly, that's the point. Tell us what you actually want, and we go find it for you: on the market, coming soon, and quietly off-market. Start by sketching your place below.

Bedrooms
Style
Budget $650K
Where
Must-haves

This is a wishlist, not a listing. Send it over and a Southern Cities broker starts the hunt personally — including homes that never hit the open market.

Charlotte market · updated automatically

The Charlotte market, at a glance

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Live figures across the neighborhoods we serve, refreshed automatically. Directional by design — your broker gives you the street-level read before you make a move.

Median home price
across tracked neighborhoods
Active inventory
homes for sale
Price reductions
Live once the Canopy MLS feed connects.
Avg. days on market
from list to under contract
Most competitive areas
Ranking neighborhoods…
New construction
Live once the Canopy MLS feed connects.

Source: RentCast market data across Charlotte-area ZIP codes, refreshed automatically. Price reductions and new-construction inventory arrive with our upcoming Canopy MLS feed. Figures are directional, not an appraisal.

For sellers

What's your home worth today?

Get a real estimate from a broker who prices with actual market and resale numbers, not just an algorithm.

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Estimated range. A broker confirms it in person.

See what your monthly payment could look like

Slide to estimate. When you're ready for real numbers, we'll connect you with a trusted local lender.

A quick gut-check before you fall for a listing. Principal & interest only, at an illustrative 30-year rate. Your lender runs the real numbers.

Home price$650,000
Down payment20%
Interest rate6.8%
Est. monthly (P&I)$3,390/mo

Estimates only. Not a loan offer or financial advice.

How it works

Simple, clear, and personal. Here's what working with us looks like.

01

Let's talk

We get to know you: your must-haves, your timeline, and your budget. No pressure.

02

See the right homes

Curated tours and honest guidance, so you only spend time on homes worth seeing.

03

Make your move

We handle pricing, offers, and negotiation to get you the best deal, no surprises.

04

Get your keys

We manage inspections and paperwork all the way to the closing table.

Communities We Serve

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Communities We Serve

Rooted in Charlotte. Serving all of North Carolina.

From Charlotte's vibrant neighborhoods to communities across the state, we combine local expertise with personalized service to help you find the right place to call home.

Meet the team

More about us →
Darius Walton

Darius Walton

Broker-in-Charge · REALTOR® · NC License #321548

Broker-in-Charge of Southern Cities Realty, with a background spanning real estate finance, development, lending, and construction. A licensed NC Real Estate Broker and General Contractor who helps buyers, sellers, and investors navigate complex moves with confidence.

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Madison Moore

Madison Moore

Real Estate Broker · NC License #366705

A licensed NC real estate agent and Charlotte resident with a background in economics, an MBA, and years in commercial underwriting. She brings sharp analytical and negotiation skills to every buyer, seller, and investor she works with.

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Ready to make your move?

Buying, selling, or just weighing your options. Let's talk. No pressure, no obligation.

Let's talk
Buy a home

Buy a home in Charlotte & across the Carolinas

Live MLS search is coming soon. In the meantime, get to know the areas we serve with honest local guides — then tell us exactly what you're after and we'll bring you matches, on the market and off.

Neighborhood photos via Openverse & Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA) — James Willamor, City Dweller 2, and Dough4872.

Don't see it yet?

Tell us your must-haves and budget, we'll send homes that fit before they hit everyone's inbox.

Set up my search
Sell your home

What's your home worth today?

Get a real estimate from a broker who prices with actual market and resale numbers, then a plan to sell for the most, with the least stress.

Free & no-obligation

Start with a real number

Enter your address for an illustrative range. A broker follows up to confirm it in person. Condition and neighborhood are things an algorithm can't see.

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Estimated range. A broker confirms it in person.

How selling with us works

Four steps, one broker beside you the whole way.

01

Talk it through

A no-pressure sit-down about your goals, timeline, and what your home could bring.

02

Price it right

A real pricing strategy built on comps, condition, and current demand, not a guess.

03

Prep & market

Staging guidance, photography, and marketing that puts your home in front of the right buyers.

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Negotiate & close

We handle offers, inspections, and paperwork, and keep you clear on every step.

Thinking about selling?

Even if you're a year out, an early conversation pays off. Let's talk.

Request a seller consult
Neighborhoods

Explore Charlotte & North Carolina

We're based in Charlotte and work with buyers and sellers statewide. Start with a few of the areas we know best. Full neighborhood guides are on the way.

Which Charlotte neighborhood fits you?

Answer five quick questions, we'll match you to your best fit.

Browse neighborhoods

A few of the areas we know best across Charlotte and NC.

Neighborhood photo credits

Ballantyne (City Dweller 2, CC BY-SA 4.0) · SouthPark (James Willamor, CC BY-SA 2.0) · Dilworth (James Willamor, CC BY-SA 2.0) · Myers Park (James Willamor, CC BY-SA 2.0) · Plaza Midwood (James Willamor, CC BY-SA 2.0) · NoDa (James Willamor, CC BY-SA 2.0) · Lake Norman (James St. John, CC BY 2.0) · Matthews (Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0) · Waxhaw (Indy beetle, CC0 1.0) · Concord (Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0) · Huntersville (Brett VA, CC BY 2.0) · Mooresville (James St. John, CC BY 2.0) · Uptown (James Willamor, CC BY-SA 2.0) · South End (James Willamor, CC BY-SA 2.0) · LoSo (Flickr, CC0 1.0) · University (James Willamor, CC BY-SA 2.0)

Moving somewhere not listed?

We cover buyers and sellers across North Carolina. Tell us where you're headed.

Ask about your area
About us

A Charlotte brokerage that keeps it personal

Southern Cities Realty is a boutique residential brokerage based in Charlotte, helping buyers and sellers across North Carolina. No big-franchise machine, just brokers who know these markets and answer their own phones.

Meet the team

You'll work directly with one of us, start to finish.

Darius Walton

Darius Walton

Broker-in-Charge · REALTOR® · NC License #321548

As Broker-in-Charge of Southern Cities Realty, Darius Walton brings a unique blend of real estate expertise, financial analysis, construction knowledge, and investment strategy to every client relationship. With experience spanning residential and commercial real estate, development, construction, lending, and investment management, he offers clients guidance that goes far beyond a traditional real estate transaction.

Darius earned his Bachelor's degree in Accounting from NC State University before completing a Master's in Real Estate Finance & Development at UNC Charlotte's Childress Klein Center for Real Estate. Throughout his career, he has worked in real estate investment, affordable housing development, mortgage lending, acquisitions, construction, and brokerage, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the market from every angle.

As a licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker, licensed General Contractor, and former Mortgage Loan Officer, Darius is uniquely equipped to help buyers, sellers, investors, and developers confidently navigate complex transactions. Whether helping a first-time homebuyer, advising an investor, or evaluating development opportunities, his goal is to provide strategic guidance backed by market expertise and data-driven decision-making.

Outside of real estate, Darius enjoys giving back to the community through organizations like Habitat for Humanity, where he supports efforts to create affordable housing and stronger neighborhoods. He is passionate about building lasting relationships and helping clients achieve long-term success through real estate.

Madison Moore

Madison Moore

Real Estate Broker · NC License #366705

Madison Moore is a licensed North Carolina real estate agent with Southern Cities Realty, where she is committed to helping buyers, sellers, and investors navigate every step of the real estate journey with confidence.

A North Carolina native and Charlotte resident, Madison graduated cum laude from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's degree in Economics and a minor in Sociology. She later earned her MBA from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, further strengthening her business and financial expertise.

In addition to her real estate career, Madison has more than three years of experience in commercial underwriting, following seven months in the banking industry after graduating from NC State. She specializes in evaluating financial risk, analyzing complex transactions, and helping clients make informed decisions. Her background has equipped her with strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills that she now brings to every real estate transaction.

Whether you're purchasing your first home, selling your current property, investing, or relocating to the Charlotte area, Madison is committed to providing personalized guidance, clear communication, and a seamless experience from start to finish. She believes every client deserves an advocate who is knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping them achieve their goals.

Outside of real estate, Madison enjoys exploring Charlotte's neighborhoods, supporting local businesses, creating Charlotte lifestyle content, and spending time with friends and loved ones. Over the years, she has volunteered with organizations including Habitat for Humanity, The Salvation Army, Safe Harbor, and Rise Against Hunger, reflecting her passion for serving others and strengthening the community.

What you can expect

The way we work with every client, every time.

01

Straight answers

We'll tell you what we really think about a home, even when it isn't what you hoped to hear.

02

Fast, personal service

You get a broker who answers your texts and calls, and knows your search inside out.

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Deep local knowledge

We live and work here, and know these neighborhoods first-hand.

04

No pressure, ever

We move at your pace. Our job is to help you decide, not to push you.

Let's find your place

Buying, selling, or just exploring, we'd love to help.

Get in touch
Contact

Let's talk about your move

Tell us what you're thinking. We'll get back to you quickly, usually the same day.

Tell us about your move

Share what you are looking for, your timeline, and the areas you are considering. A licensed broker reads every message and gets back to you, usually the same day.

Go to our contact form

Prefer to talk now? Call (704) 604-0608 or email admin@southerncitiesrealty.com.

Office
Charlotte, North Carolina
Serving
Buyers & sellers across all of NC
Phone
(704) 604-0608
Email
admin@southerncitiesrealty.com
Darius Walton
darius@southerncitiesrealty.com
(704) 604-0608 · NC #321548
Madison Moore
madison@southerncitiesrealty.com
(828) 291-5653 · NC #366705
Firm License
#C42672