06/24/2026
Another Hero Success Story!
One of the challenges military Heroes face when relocating is finding the right home in an unfamiliar market while working against the clock of a PCS move.
Recently, I helped a Senior Airman relocate from California to Aurora to be stationed at Buckley Space Force Base. He purchased a home that many buyers and agents would have overlooked, and did.
This particular property was being sold by a government agency, which often causes buyers to move on because the process can be different and more time-consuming when compared to a traditional sale, and is typically advertised “sold as is”. These transactions can require patience, attention to detail, and an understanding of how government sellers operate.
Unfortunately, opportunities like this are sometimes missed simply because they fall outside typical real estate transactions and are loaded with more challenges than most agents and buyers want to deal with.
This particular home was built in 2021 and is located in a newer subdivision. Its biggest turn-off was the color of the interior walls. It originally hit the market at $435,000 before being reduced to $395,000. After 90 days on the market, we ultimately secured it for $375,000.
The appraisal came back at $437,000!
That's $62,000 in instant equity before the Hero and moving truck even arrived.
We were also able to negotiate $11,250 in seller concessions. We negotiated for this Hero to only put down $2,000 in earnest money, and he received over double that amount back at closing ($4300). Through Homes for Heroes, he also received a Hero Reward check for $2,625 after closing. After all was said and done, he purchased his new home and walked away with a profit of $4,925, minus only home inspection costs.
What I appreciate most about this transaction isn't the numbers, though they're certainly impressive.
It's knowing that a military Hero arrived at his new duty assigned with a little less stress, a little more confidence, and a wonderful home that puts him in a strong position from day one. After a few days of his arrival and a couple of hundred dollars in painting supplies, the home has been completely transformed.
Not every great opportunity looks like a brand-new home. Sometimes the best opportunities are the ones others are hesitant to pursue. And sometimes there are opportunities that many agents never present to their clients because they aren't comfortable, experienced, or eager to navigate a difficult process.
