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.

Why Southern Cities
A boutique brokerage that treats your move like it matters.
Personal, start to finish
You'll work with the same broker from your first showing to the closing table, always a text or call away when it counts.
Meet the team →We know these neighborhoods
We live and work here, so you'll get straight talk on home values, market trends, and what's actually for sale, street by street, across Charlotte and all of North Carolina.
Explore neighborhoods →Honest pricing, real numbers
We'll tell you what a home is really worth, and when to walk away, so every offer you make is grounded in facts, not guesswork.
Get a home value →Let's build the home you're looking for
Talk to a broker →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.
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.
The Charlotte market, at a glance
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.
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.
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.
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.
Estimates only. Not a loan offer or financial advice.
How it works
Simple, clear, and personal. Here's what working with us looks like.
Let's talk
We get to know you: your must-haves, your timeline, and your budget. No pressure.
See the right homes
Curated tours and honest guidance, so you only spend time on homes worth seeing.
Make your move
We handle pricing, offers, and negotiation to get you the best deal, no surprises.
Get your keys
We manage inspections and paperwork all the way to the closing table.
Communities We Serve
Explore all areas →
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
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.
Read full bio →
Madison Moore
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.
Read full bio →Ready to make your move?
Buying, selling, or just weighing your options. Let's talk. No pressure, no obligation.
Let's talkBuy 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 searchWhat'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.
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.
How selling with us works
Four steps, one broker beside you the whole way.
Talk it through
A no-pressure sit-down about your goals, timeline, and what your home could bring.
Price it right
A real pricing strategy built on comps, condition, and current demand, not a guess.
Prep & market
Staging guidance, photography, and marketing that puts your home in front of the right buyers.
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 consultExplore 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 areaA 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
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 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.
Straight answers
We'll tell you what we really think about a home, even when it isn't what you hoped to hear.
Fast, personal service
You get a broker who answers your texts and calls, and knows your search inside out.
Deep local knowledge
We live and work here, and know these neighborhoods first-hand.
No pressure, ever
We move at your pace. Our job is to help you decide, not to push you.
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 formPrefer to talk now? Call (704) 604-0608 or email admin@southerncitiesrealty.com.
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