When you're in the military, moving becomes a part of your lifestyle. You don't always get a lot of notice as to when you're going to move, and you often have to buy and sell a house as a part of that moving process. When you find yourself in this situation, the real estate agent you hire can make a huge difference in how smoothly the process goes. Don't just hire any realtor; look for someone who specifically has experience with military moves — maybe even someone who advertises themselves as a "military realtor." Here's why this is the preferred approach.
1. They will understand the urgency of your situation.
People who are less familiar with the military don't always understand how quickly things change and how adaptable your plans need to be. A real estate agent who works with military members regularly will be used to the last-minute changes that are sure to come up as you begin the buying and selling process. If your moving date gets moved up, for example, a military realtor will have already prepared for that possibility and can employ strategies to sell your home sooner than was planned.
2. They will be better prepared to work with you remotely.
More and more real estate agents are working remotely with their clients these days, but military realtors have been doing this for decades! They'll be well-equipped to help you find a house to buy when you're out of town. They'll be able to give you video tours, use email to communicate, arrange to have you sign documents remotely, and so forth. Other agents might be just beginning to implement these remote selling strategies so they may not use them as seamlessly.
3. They know what you're looking for.
A military realtor will already have some idea of what you're looking for in a home as a military member. They will know you need to be within a certain distance of the base, and they'll know exactly what neighborhoods allow for that spacing. They'll know your new home needs to be easy to sell at a moment's notice, too. You'll enjoy not having to spell all of these details out for your real estate agent; it will streamline the process.
You'll save yourself a lot of time and hassle by looking for a military realtor to orchestrate your next move. Talk to an agent near you to learn more about the exact services they offer.
