PCS & Military Moves

Got PCS orders? Sell your Hampton Roads home on your timeline.

Whether you're Navy at Naval Station Norfolk or Oceana, Army at Fort Eustis, Air Force at Langley, a Marine, Coast Guard at Portsmouth or Base Support Center Elizabeth City, or Space Force, PCS orders rarely come with much notice. I help service members and military families in every branch sell their home quickly and for the best price — even if you've already reported to your next duty station. My work covers homes in Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach and Norfolk, so if you're stationed on the Peninsula, I can help when the home you're selling or buying is on the Southside.

Plan my PCS home sale

Sound familiar?

Common challenges when you sell your home for a PCS

Short report dates and orders that change
Selling after you've already moved to your next duty station
Deciding whether to sell or keep the home as a rental
Low equity from a recent VA loan purchase
Juggling the sale with deployments and a household goods move
Pricing your home to sell before your report date
Finding a trusted agent near your next duty station

How I help military families sell their home

A plan built around your orders

We work backward from your report date to set list, showing and closing dates, and I plan for orders that shift so a changed date doesn't derail the sale.

Sell from anywhere

Already gone? I handle showings, repairs, vendors and inspections locally, and closings can usually be signed remotely or with a power of attorney.

An agent ready at your next duty station

I'll connect you with a vetted, military-friendly agent in your new state, so you have someone you can trust helping you buy or rent near your next base while I sell your home here.

Sell vs. rent, with real numbers

I'll show you what you'd net from selling today versus the rent the home could bring, so you can decide whether to sell or keep it as an investment.

Know what to expect

What selling your home with PCS orders usually involves

It starts with your report date. We work backward to set when the home is prepped, listed and closed, leaving room for orders that change. The earlier you call after receiving orders, the more flexibility you have on price and timing.

Next is the sell-or-rent decision. Renting can build long-term wealth if the rent covers your costs and you may return to Hampton Roads. Selling gives you a clean break and cash for your next home. If you bought recently with a VA loan and have little equity, we'll look carefully at the numbers together.

You don't need to be here to sell. Many military sellers list after they've reported to the next duty station. I handle showings, vendors and inspections locally, and closings can usually be signed remotely or with a power of attorney.

PCS guides

Moving to Hampton Roads from your current duty station

Browse every guide in one place on PCS to Hampton Roads.

Coming from the West Coast or Hawaii? Read PCS from San Diego, Coronado to Little Creek and PCS from Pearl Harbor.

Coming from Florida? See PCS from Mayport, PCS from NAS Jacksonville and PCS from NAS Pensacola for new aviators.

Coming from training? Read your first PCS after boot camp at Great Lakes and PCS from Newport, RI for officers.

PCSing out

Selling your Hampton Roads home for a PCS out

See every city, destination and planning guide on PCSing out of Hampton Roads.

Headed to the West Coast or Hawaii? Read PCS from Hampton Roads to San Diego, Little Creek to Coronado and PCS from Hampton Roads to Pearl Harbor.

Headed to Florida? See PCS to Mayport, PCS to NAS Jacksonville and PCS to NAS Pensacola for instructor duty.

Headed to school? Read PCS to Newport, RI for officer school.

Planning any PCS sale? Start with the selling timeline checklist, then read should you sell or rent, selling as-is before you PCS and selling with a power of attorney while deployed.

Where I help

PCS Home Sale in Your Hampton Roads City

Every city has its own neighborhoods, prices and pace. Start with your city below:

Other situations I help with

FAQ

Questions about selling your home for a PCS

How fast can I sell my house after getting PCS orders?

Many well-priced Hampton Roads homes go under contract within a few weeks, and closing usually takes another 30 to 45 days. The sooner you call after getting orders, the more options you have. My PCS selling timeline checklist walks through each step.

Can I sell my home after I've already PCS'd?

Yes. I handle everything locally and closings can usually be signed remotely, so you don't need to fly back. If the house needs work you can't handle from afar, read about selling a military home as-is before you PCS.

Should I sell or rent my house when I PCS?

It depends on your equity, the rent the home can bring and whether you'll return to Hampton Roads. I'll give you honest numbers for both so you can decide. See my guide on whether to sell or rent when you PCS.

Do you work with every branch of the military?

Yes — Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Space Force, plus DoD civilians with relocation orders.

What if my PCS orders change after I list?

We plan for it. Listing and contract terms can be structured with flexibility, and we'll adjust the timeline together if your dates move.

Can a buyer take over my VA loan?

VA loans can be assumable, which can be attractive to buyers when rates are higher. Your lender and VA approval are required, so ask your lender about the details and how it affects your VA entitlement.

Can I sell my house with a power of attorney while deployed?

Often, yes. A specific real estate power of attorney lets a trusted person sign for you. Check with your legal assistance office and the title company early so the document is accepted. See my full guide to selling with a power of attorney while deployed.

What if I don't have much equity in my home?

I'll give you an exact estimate of what you'd net after costs. If the numbers are tight, renting the home or negotiating costs may make sense, and we'll compare options together.

Got orders? Let's plan your home sale.

Tell me about your home and your report date. I'll reach out within minutes with a free home value and a timeline built around your orders.