Marty Cayton
Commercial RE Broker & Business Intermediary, Grant-Murray Real Estate LLC
Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone (910) 237-2640
Specialties
Investment Sales Broker, Landlord Rep
Property Types
Industrial, Office, Flex, Specialty
Markets
Fayetteville, Wilmington
Languages
English
Bio
With over 37 years of executive leadership, ownership, and entrepreneurial experience, Marty Cayton serves as Franchise Owner of Sunbelt Business Brokers, covering Fayetteville, Wilmington, and Greenville, NC—spanning much of Eastern North Carolina. He is a seasoned transaction professional, having personally started, bought, or sold more than 19 businesses, with experience ranging from Main Street deals to complex private equity exits. His background includes Managed IT Service Providers (MSPs), LMR communications, multi-location and franchise operations, and commercial real estate ownership and development, including 1031 exchanges. A recent highlight includes a seven-figure sale of his MSP business to a boutique private equity firm.
Marty’s brokerage philosophy centers on service, combining financial insight, operational experience, and personal care to guide owners through successful transitions with professionalism, transparency, and integrity. He approaches his work through a faith-driven lens, aiming to bring purpose and meaning to each client engagement. Marty holds an MBA from Taylor University and is an Accredited Senior Business Broker (ASBB), serving clients across Fayetteville, Wilmington, Greenville, Jacksonville, the Sandhills, and Eastern North Carolina.
He works closely with the Grant Murray Real Estate team to facilitate business brokerage transactions involving real estate, ensuring clients are positioned advantageously when selling both their business and property. Marty also specializes in 1031 exchanges and partners with larger buyer clients on select investment projects.
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