Soldiers First Real Estate

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Your Trusted Military Real Estate Partner in Fayetteville

Soldiers First Real Estate operates with a clear mission: to prioritize military families in all real estate endeavors. Founded by professionals with deep military experience, our team understands the unique challenges faced by service members during relocation and homeownership. Based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, we specialize in connecting military families with housing solutions that align with their needs, leveraging decades of combined real estate expertise. Our services span home buying, property management, and rental assistance, all delivered with a commitment to transparency and personalized support.

We maintain a physical office at 910 Hay Street, offering in-person consultations during regular business hours, with weekend appointments available by request. Our team includes licensed brokers, administrative specialists, and military veterans who bring firsthand knowledge of PCS moves and housing requirements. Through partnerships with local real estate associations, we provide access to comprehensive property listings across Cumberland County and surrounding areas. Our focus remains unwavering: to transform housing challenges into successful homeownership experiences for those who serve.

Services

Home Buying Assistance Property Management Rental Services Real Estate Consultation Military Relocation

Highlights and features

Military veteran team with firsthand PCS experience
Specialized support for VA loan processes
Deep understanding of Fort Bragg housing requirements
24/7 appointment availability for service members
Transparent fee structure with no hidden costs

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Services

Home Buying Assistance

We specialize in guiding military families through the home buying process with personalized support. Our agents help navigate VA loans, housing allowances, and PCS timelines while providing market analysis and negotiation expertise. With deep knowledge of Fayetteville's military-friendly neighborhoods, we ensure a smooth transition to homeownership.

Property Management

Our property management services offer comprehensive oversight for military owners maintaining rental properties during deployments. We handle tenant screening, maintenance coordination, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with local landlord-tenant regulations. This service allows service members to maintain investment properties without daily management burdens.

Rental Services

We connect military tenants with quality rental properties that meet their temporary housing needs. Our team verifies lease terms, inspects properties for habitability standards, and provides guidance on security deposit protections. This service simplifies finding suitable housing between PCS assignments.

Real Estate Consultation

Our consultation services provide military clients with data-driven insights about current market conditions. We analyze property values, rental rates, and investment potential while explaining local real estate regulations. This service helps service members make informed decisions about buying, selling, or renting.

Military Relocation

We specialize in managing relocation challenges associated with permanent change of station orders. Our team coordinates timeline logistics, explains local housing options, and provides documentation guidance for military housing benefits. This service reduces stress during frequent military relocations.

People

Julie Mayoras

Broker-In-Charge

Licensed real estate broker overseeing operations for Soldiers First Real Estate and Property Management. Provides leadership for transaction processes and compliance standards while mentoring team members in military-specific real estate practices.

Nicole McKenna

Owner/Broker

West Point graduate and combat veteran with over a decade of real estate experience since 2013. Manages contractual agreements and financial operations while contributing strategic direction for company growth and military client services.

Mark Mayoras

Owner/Broker

Thirty-year military veteran who developed the company concept through personal PCS experiences across ten duty stations. Oversees business development while applying operational insights from international military assignments to real estate service delivery.

Marlene Lopez

Administrative Assistant

Fayetteville native with twelve years of administrative experience supporting real estate operations. Coordinates client communications and documentation processes while providing local market insights to military families during housing transitions.

Darcey Meham

Inspection Manager

25-year combat veteran with executive administration expertise managing property inspection protocols. Applies military precision to home evaluation processes while leveraging local Fort Bragg knowledge for property assessments.

Questions

What real estate services do you offer specifically for military families?

We provide home buying assistance, property management, rental services, and PCS relocation support tailored to military needs including VA loan guidance and housing allowance considerations.

How does your military experience benefit clients?

Our team includes combat veterans and military spouses with firsthand PCS experience who understand deployment challenges and can navigate military housing benefits effectively.

What areas do you serve around Fort Bragg?

We primarily serve Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, and surrounding Cumberland County areas with comprehensive real estate solutions for military personnel and their families.

Can you help with temporary housing during PCS transitions?

Yes, we offer short-term rental solutions and transitional housing options to accommodate military families between permanent assignments.

How do you handle property management for deployed owners?

We provide complete property oversight including tenant screening, maintenance coordination, and financial reporting to maintain investment properties during military deployments.

What are your office hours for in-person consultations?

Our Fayetteville office is open Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM with weekend appointments available by prior arrangement for service members' convenience.

Reviews (5)

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Lauivaa Tavai

Dec 17, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Mark, Julie and the Soldiers First Real Estate team are stellar professionals in the management and sales of real estate properties. I have not had a single issue with our communications throughout the past 15 months as my property managers. Very responsive and competent in what they do!

Fishstar

Nov 17, 2021 Report

Read the negative reviews and then carefully read the response from the business. That will tell you all that you need to know. Personally if a business responded to me the way this one does for speaking facts, they would end up making it worse for themselves. Responses with emotion as well as placing blame on the person leaving the review is not good ways to handle complaints. They went so far as to call one person out for having bad credit. They responded also by suggesting they wont continue a persons lease even though in the same response that the complainer had a legitimate gripe

Bee Edwards

Nov 15, 2021 Report

I recommend all military families that are coming to the Ft. Bragg area to work with Soldiers First Real Estate for your needs. The entire staff is military affiliated. They can help you with renting or buying; you will not regret working with them. My family and I are very appreciative to the entire Soldiers First Family. We were in Fayetteville for an entire month getting the run around until we reached out to Soldiers First about renting a home. All it took was one phone call. They heard our needs/wants and matched us with an even better home. Since day one we felt as a priority to the entire

Andrew Huynh

Nov 14, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I highly recommend renting from them! Very good landlords.

L. Nichols

Oct 28, 2021 Report

Soldiers First managed my rental home and my home sale when it was time for me to sell. They managed difficult renters very well, made sure my home was well protected and updated as needed. When I was considering selling, they gave excellent advice about timing for the market, preparation before sale, and were extremely responsive throughout. They are wonderful. Skip the other places- Soldiers First knows how to get it all done right the first time!