Today we’d like to introduce you to Uta Belletete.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
From Germany to Fayetteville: Finding Home
When I think back to the day my family and I left Germany due to another military move, I can still remember the sound of my suitcase wheels clicking across the airport floor — a mix of nerves, excitement, and a quiet voice inside saying, “This is it. Your new chapter starts here.”
I didn’t know exactly what waited for me in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
The beginning wasn’t easy. New country, new language, new everything. Some days I felt lost — not just in translation, but in spirit. But Fayetteville has this way of embracing people who are willing to work hard and dream big. Slowly, the town started to feel less like a stop along the way and more like home.
I’ve always loved people — hearing their stories, understanding what makes them feel safe and happy. That’s probably why real estate spoke to me. It wasn’t just about property; it was about possibility. The moment I helped someone walk into a home and see their future in it — that feeling lit a fire in me that never went out.
I started small, learning everything I could, taking notes from mentors, making mistakes, and trying again. I learned that success in real estate — just like in life — doesn’t come overnight. It comes from listening, caring, and showing up even when things get tough.
Over the past twenty-plus years, I’ve built a career that still surprises me sometimes. I’ve met so many incredible people — families starting fresh, soldiers returning home, couples taking the leap into their first house. Every closing, every handshake, every smile reminded me why I came here in the first place: to build something real.
Fayetteville gave me more than a career. It gave me community, friendship, and a sense of belonging that I didn’t even know I was missing when I left Germany.
Now, when I drive through the neighborhoods I’ve helped shape — the same streets that once felt foreign — I realize this isn’t just where I work. This is where I grew up again.
This is home.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I became a Real Estate Broker in 2003 and started working for Remax as a licensed Real Estate Assistant. In 2004 I started on my own as a Real Estate Broker. It takes about 3-5 years to build a solid referral basis by being consistent with the business model I built. Real Estate is never a guaranteed income but being ambitious and hardworking it gets easier on having consistent income. After 4 years being in business I went thru a horrible ugly divorce which certainly threw some obstacles. After I finally felt financially stable again the Real Estate Market had its first crumble in 2013/14. That is where my Real Estate business model and consistency paid off and I was able to weather thru it. Since then I have been able to stay on track with goals for myself and my business.
We’ve been impressed with Uta Belletete Inc, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
With over 20 years of Real Estate and client experience, I have helped countless individuals and families navigate one of the life’s biggest decisions – buying or selling a home. As a proud former military spouse and mother, I understand the emotional and logistical challenges that come with relocating, starting fresh or finding that forever home. I bring a thoughtful, strategic approach to every transaction – grounded in honesty, clarity and deep knowledge of the market. My foundation on having an MBA in Accounting provides additional guidance in my clients decision making. I am a hands-on Broker that treats each client not just a transaction but a meaningful relationship build on trust, heart, and results where I am fully invested in making sure my clients journey is smooth, informed and ultimately successful. I am a very known agent in our community and also known as a community influencer and TV Host highlighting our All American Can-Do City, Fayetteville/NC
Is there any advice you’d like to share with our readers who might just be starting out?
When you’re just starting out in real estate, every action — every post, phone call, showing, and follow-up — is a building block of your reputation. Consistency isn’t just about doing the same thing over and over; it’s about showing up with the same level of professionalism, reliability, and care every single day.
Think of it like planting seeds: if you water them regularly, they grow into something strong and recognizable — that’s your brand. People begin to associate you with trust, follow-through, and results. But if you’re inconsistent — one week active, the next silent — your audience won’t know what to expect, and trust won’t have a chance to grow.
Consistency also creates momentum. The more often you show up in your market — through marketing, networking, and client service — the easier it becomes for people to remember your name and refer you. Over time, that consistency turns into identity. That’s when people start saying, “That’s the agent who always gets it done.”
So start strong, stay consistent, and understand that every habit you form now will shape how people see you for years to come.
You will also have to have a Nest Egg build in your savings of approximately 3-6 months to cover your bills which is what I wished I had known prior to starting out. It serves to eliminate the stress and fully concentrating building the Real Estate Business. That was a mistake I made when I started out.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.MyNCAgent.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utabelletete
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/utabelletetet
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/utabelletete
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/UBelletete
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@utabelletete
- Other: https://utebelletete.remax.com
