How to Sell Your Home When You’re PCSing or ETSing
Are you PCSing or ETSing from Fort Stewart or Hunter Army Airfield? Maybe you’re transitioning into a new career and heading somewhere entirely new?
Either way, having a hard deadline to move across the country—or across the world—can create real logistical and financial challenges, especially if you own a home. Whether you’re in Liberty, Bryan, Chatham, Bulloch, or Effingham County, you’ve hopefully seen some appreciation since you bought your property.
That said, if you purchased within the last few years, you might not have built enough equity to walk away with much profit. While 0% down through a VA Home Loan is an amazing benefit, it can also make selling tricky if you need to walk away with cash in hand.
Below are three potential paths forward.
1. List with a Realtor
If you’ve got time and want top dollar, this is a strong option. As a rule of thumb, plan to spend about 10% of your home’s sale price on commissions, concessions, and closing costs. A good realtor can market your property to a wide pool of buyers. Depending on your home’s location, condition, and price, expect 30–120 days from listing to closing.
2. Explore a Cash Offer
If speed is your top priority, investors can close in under 30 days. The tradeoff is that they usually won’t pay top market value. This route works well if you need to free up cash quickly for your next move.
3. Rent Your Home
If selling isn’t the best fit, renting can be a solid choice. Expect property managers to take around 10% of the monthly rent for their services. For example, if your home rents for $2,200, the management fee would be about $220, leaving you $1,980 to cover your mortgage and (ideally) build some extra cash flow.
How Home Buyers of Savannah Can Help
Home Buyers of Savannah is a veteran-owned business. Patrick, the CEO, is a medically retired Green Beret and Army Ranger who’s been through the PCS and ETS process. He and our team understand the stress and deadlines you’re facing—and how to make the process smoother.
We can:
- List your home on the open market
- Give you a cash offer so you can compare options
- Connect you with a trusted property management company if renting is the better route
No matter your situation, we can help you find the solution that works best for you and your family.
Call or text 912-513-8744 for a free, in-person consultation to meet with a realtor and get a no-obligation cash offer.
