From serving the country to serving the greater Fayetteville area, Veteran and co-founder of Grant-Murray Real Estate, Patrick Murray, has been involved in the real estate industry since 2005 and has completed over $100 million in real estate transactions. 

But before he became a key partner and Broker in Charge for what is today known as Grant-Murray Real Estate in 2011, Murray served for over five years in the Army Reserves. 

“I was inspired to join the military not only by my family’s legacy of service -my father in the Army and both grandfathers in the Marines- but also by a strong personal sense of duty to my country. The military offered me a path to serve while also providing essential financial support for college tuition, which made it the right choice for me,” shared Murray. 

Murray earned the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation in 2007 and the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) designation (office specialty) in 2023. Murray prides himself on being a knowledgeable and active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), the North Carolina and Fayetteville Realtor Association, and being a part of the Fayetteville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce. In 2021 he became president of the NC CCIM Chapter’s executive committee board of directors.

“For Veterans transitioning into a civilian career in real estate, pursuing certifications like CCIM can provide the advanced training and knowledge needed to succeed in the field,” said Murray. “This kind of specialized education helps bridge the gap between military and civilian work by giving Veterans practical skills and a strong foundation in real estate.” 

When asked how his previous military experience helped him transition to a civilian career in real estate, Murray responded: 

“My military experience instilled in me a strong sense of discipline and strategic planning, which have been invaluable in real estate. Military service also taught me the importance of organization and how to prepare adequately for any situation. These skills allow me to approach each client and property with a thorough, well-structured plan, ready to handle challenges effectively.”

Murray is currently helping in the process of a number of construction projects coming to the Fayetteville area, with a highly anticipated project being the recently announced “Midtown at Coalition Food Hall” AKA: “The Forge” project which will be a new two-story food hall spanning 11,675 square-feet. 

The Forge will be located off of Santa Fe Drive in the Military Business Park with the goal of blending modern design with vibrant culinary offerings. 

The project is currently under construction and is expected to be completed between 2025 - 2026. 

Murray shared his appreciation for his fellow Veterans on social media this past Veterans Day.

“Of all of the important decisions I have made in life, serving in the Army Reserves was one of the best, high-impact things I could have done when I was 17 years old. I spent nearly six years in the Army Reserves with a year of that in Iraq. I’m thankful for all of the other Veterans today who have sacrificed so much to serve this great country,” shared Murray in a LinkedIn post. 

Learn more about Grant-Murray Real Estate online at www.grantmurrayre.com