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During the course of a real estate career, agents provide valuable service to a wide variety of clients.
But if you’ve ever assisted a military client, you know there’s something special about working with our nation’s service members.
It’s tough to put such a rewarding experience into words, but we’ll do our best. With help from your Facebook posts, here’s a list of seven great things about being a military friendly real estate agent.
What greater honor is there than helping a veteran find a great family home? It’s easily the No. 1 reason being a military friendly real estate agent is so rewarding. We certainly can’t repay the debt owed to our service members through a sale. But as a military friendly real estate agent, we can proudly announce our support of the troops through our work.
For those with family members in the military, working with service members can be a very personal experience. Military friendly real estate agents often seek out this clientele in an effort to honor the service of their loved ones.
The VA loan program offers incredible benefits to qualifying homebuyers. Eligible service members can access 100 percent financing (no down payment), no private mortgage insurance requirements, low closing costs and low interest rates.
But the first task for military homebuyers is to locate a VA-eligible property. And that’s where an experienced military friendly agent can make all the difference. Knowledgeable agents help military buyers unlock their well-deserved VA loan benefits through smart property selection and expert negotiation.
Isn’t it great to truly love your customers? So many of our military friendly agents comment on how enjoyable it is to work with the military community!
Vets and active duty service members form a tight-knit community. Shared experiences and concerns help build trust among service members. Whether you’ve shared those experiences or not, by dedicating your skills to military clientele you’ll quickly be welcomed to the military circle.
Many of our military friendly real estate agents are also veterans. Swapping stories with other veterans and active duty service members can create an immediate and lasting bond between agent and client. Veteran agents understand the challenges of military life and love the chance to share life experiences and real estate guidance with others.
Remember the saying, “Jack of all trades, master of none?” Narrowing your focus helps you to sharpen a unique set of skills and gets you one step closer to being an expert! What better group to serve expertly than our nation’s service members?
What do YOU like most about being a military friendly real estate agent?
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12 Comments
I am a proud wife of a retired Navy Diver! I have assisted many families moving in and out of northeast Florida. The military is close to my heart, and I love to serve them! Also, I take great pleasure in sending a portion of each commission check to the Wounded Warrior Project!
It’s such an honor to be chosen to assist the people who often put EVERYTHING-home, family, and even their lives- on the line so that we can continue to enjoy the lives we have…
It is truly a labor of love to find them their “dream home”!
My heart swells with great pride for all of our military. They don’t know my name and I don’t know theirs yet they protect me. What a secure feeling we have here on the homeland because they are “out” there taking care. My husband (former) and son are USMC and proudly serve their country. God Bless America!
We very simply have no way to sufficiently re-pay the men and women who have fought for our freedom and continue to protect these American rights. Our commitment to provide service with the highest of integrity and top-notch customer service to those who give so much allow us a very small way to show our appreciation.
Networking with community leaders to identify the needs of ALL veterans in my area and stepping in to help them with not just home-ownership, but remodeling or renovating homes for ease of use after loss of use issues after service. I am dedicated to helping veterans in my area.
I served in the Army so every time I get the chance to assist a current member of the armed forces or prior service I give my best to help them get their dream home or sell it if that is the case. Very proud to have been part of the greatest volunteer Army of the world.
If you are transferring to the Washington DC area I would love to help you find a home or if you are transferring out of the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC I would love to help you sell your home. I was a military spouse for 26 years and moved many time both CONUS and OCONUS so I do understand what it PCS means. I am affiliated with Century 21 New Millennium and have over 11 years of experience helping both active duty, retirees, and veterans buy or sell their homes. Please contact me and we can talk about your situation. Karly Rosasco, Office: 301-855-5900, Cell: 301-351-4277. Thank you and Thank You for your service and the sacrifices you and your family make for all of us. We do appreciate all of you.
As a former US Navy Seabee Builder I have spun my love of building homes into a love of selling homes. If you know of anyone looking to relocate into the Greater Philadelphia/Southern NJ area please don’t hesitate to reach me:
Joseph Evangelisti
The Preferred Properties Group
Associate Broker, SFR, BPOR
Residential/Commercial Realtor
Coldwell Banker Preferred
Licensed in NJ & PA
Mobile: 609-346-4610
I am honored everytime I have the pleasure to represent a Military buyer or seller in the Traverse City area. These men and women are doing a job that 98% of the rest of Americans would never dream of doing. To make their sale or purchase completely seamless and problem free is our number one job. They have enough to deal with in their current relocation situation, they do not need any unnecessary real estate related challenges on top of that.
Well said, Christine! Thanks for sharing!
This is a truly inspiring article! Thanks to all our military heroes!
We agree, Luke! Kudos to our military!