Folsom & El Dorado County Realtor — 26 Years
Mark "Coach" Soto
Realtor · Mortgage Veteran · Community Builder · Veteran Advocate
Mark Coach Soto is a licensed California Realtor (CalDRE# 01339521) with 26 years of real estate and mortgage experience, serving buyers and sellers across Folsom, El Dorado County, Placer County, and the greater Sacramento area. He is affiliated with Maloof Properties and operates from Cameron Park, California.
Verified Credentials
Mark Coach Soto has been a licensed real estate professional in California since 2000, operating under CalDRE license number 01339521. He is affiliated with Maloof Properties (DRE# 01866647) and has earned both the Masters Club Award and Top Producing Agent recognition.
License & Professional Details
Service Area: Folsom, Placer & El Dorado County
Mark Coach Soto serves buyers and sellers throughout the greater Sacramento foothills region, with deep roots and active market knowledge across the following communities:
Whether you're relocating from the Bay Area, downsizing in Folsom, or buying your first home in El Dorado Hills, Mark brings local expertise and personal attention to every transaction.
From the Mortgage Desk to Your Front Door
Mark Soto entered the real estate industry in 2000, beginning in mortgage finance as a Senior Loan Originator. During this time he founded The Home Loan Coach, which became a well-regarded name in the Sacramento tri-county area through the significant growth period of 2000–2008. That background gives him a financial fluency that most agents don't have — when Mark talks about your buying power, he's speaking from over a decade of structuring loans on both sides of the transaction.
He earned the nickname "Coach" over an 18-year career as a high school football coach in California, retiring from the sidelines in 2010. That coaching identity stuck because it reflects how he works — relationship-first, process-oriented, and focused on getting people to their goals rather than just closing deals.
The Honor Group, Inc.
In 2011, Mark founded The Honor Group, Inc., a nationally recognized nonprofit that educates youth, coaches, and communities about patriotism while raising funds for injured, ill, and wounded military veterans. He continues to serve as its Executive Director.
The Honor Group organizes the Honor Bowl High School Football Showcase — recognized as one of the premier prep football showcases in America and sponsored by the San Francisco 49ers.
Read the SF Gate feature on the Honor Bowl ↗Mark is well known throughout El Dorado, Sacramento, and Placer Counties — not just as a real estate agent, but as a connector, a community figure, and someone whose word carries weight. That reputation is the foundation every client relationship is built on.
What You Can Expect from Coach Soto
Mark's approach to real estate is straightforward: honest guidance, local knowledge, and a commitment to your outcome over his commission. He works with first-time buyers, families relocating from the Bay Area, seniors navigating downsizing decisions, and investors looking for opportunities across the foothill communities.
He is an active author of relocation guides, market insights, and buyer/seller resources covering Folsom, El Dorado County, and Placer County — because an informed client makes better decisions and a smoother transaction for everyone.
If you're ready to talk about buying, selling, or simply understanding what the market looks like right now — reach out. There's no pressure and no sales pitch, just a real conversation with someone who knows this market deeply.
Welcome to my real estate world. I have years of experience helping individuals and families find their perfect homes and investors uncover unique opportunities. My passion is to offer personalized and honest service, guiding you every step of the way to ensure your real estate goals become a reality.
Coach Soto
