Alexis Hughes joins Call It Closed after eight-year run at eXp Realty

Alexis Hughes and her My Charlotte Homes team are moving to Call It Closed International Realty, bringing a well-known Charlotte-area brand and more than $140 million in personal sales with them. The shift reflects a push for lower overhead, more entrepreneurial freedom and a leadership culture Hughes says aligns with her faith and business goals.

Why it matters: - Alexis Hughes is bringing an established Charlotte-area team to Call It Closed International Realty, expanding the brokerage’s footprint in the Carolinas. - The move comes as Hughes says real estate owners are under pressure to control expenses and keep more of what they earn. - My Charlotte Homes will continue serving buyers and sellers across the greater Charlotte region while aiming to grow in luxury, new construction, land and investment properties.

What happened: - Hughes and her My Charlotte Homes team are joining Call It Closed International Realty. - Hughes has been licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina since 2017. - Hughes earned eXp Realty ICON status for eight straight years, from 2018 through 2025. - Hughes has personally closed more than $140 million in sales and sold more than 370 homes, excluding her team’s production. - Hughes personally attracted more than 120 agents during her time with eXp and accumulated more than 10,000 shares of company stock.

The details: - Hughes’ recognition includes Charlotte Real Producers Top 500. - My Charlotte Homes ranked among the Top 50 Canopy MLS teams by sales volume in the second quarter of 2026. - Hughes’ experience spans luxury homes, custom construction, equestrian properties, land, investment properties and residential sales. - Hughes said she did not leave eXp because she was unable to succeed there, but after nearly nine years of proving she could. - Hughes said the decision reflects her belief that business owners need to evaluate expenses more closely as the market changes. - Hughes said Call It Closed’s model offers a chance to lower overhead while supporting team growth and client service.

Between the lines: - The move signals a broader broker-to-broker calculation around margins, not just production. - Hughes is also framing the decision around faith and leadership culture, suggesting the choice was not only financial. - Hughes said she wanted a business environment that aligns with her Christian faith and her approach to leading and serving. - Chad Osborne, CEO and founder of Call It Closed International Realty, said Hughes’ track record and leadership make her an ideal fit as the company expands in the Carolinas.

What's next: - My Charlotte Homes will keep working throughout the Charlotte market under the Call It Closed umbrella. - Hughes plans to keep focusing on personalized representation, marketing and growth in her core property categories. - Call It Closed is aiming to deepen its presence in North Carolina and South Carolina as it adds Hughes and her team. - Hughes said the transition is not a restart, but a step up for the next phase of the business.

The bottom line: - Hughes is trading one high-profile brokerage platform for another in a move centered on economics, autonomy and alignment with her values.