Your options when you PCS with a house in Killeen
Orders out of Fort Hood (called Fort Cavazos from 2023 to 2025) rarely line up with a real estate market. Most military homeowners end up picking one of three paths, and each one has real trade-offs.
- Rent it out. You keep the property and build equity, but you become a long-distance landlord. A property manager takes a cut of every month's rent plus leasing fees, military tenants turn over often, and you'll be approving repairs by phone from another time zone.
- List it with an agent. Usually the highest price if the house shows well and you have time. But you pay commission, keep the house show-ready, and may end up paying for two homes if it hasn't sold by the time you sign in at your new unit.
- Sell it for cash. You'll get less than full retail, but the sale is fast, certain and as-is. No showings, no repairs, and no buyer financing that can fall apart two weeks before you leave.
How a remote PCS sale works with us
- Reach out from anywhere. Call, text or fill out the form, whether you're still on post or already at your next assignment.
- We see the house. We walk it with you, by video, or with a spouse, neighbor or property manager who has a key.
- You get a written offer. We show you how we got to the number so you can compare it against listing or renting.
- Title opens escrow. A local Central Texas title company handles the payoff, liens and paperwork.
- Sign wherever you are. Documents can be signed with a mobile notary, by mail-away package, or through an approved power of attorney.
- Get paid. Proceeds are wired to your account once the deal funds.
On a VA loan? Once your VA loan is paid off and the home is sold, you can generally apply to have your VA entitlement restored, which matters if you plan to buy with a VA loan at your next duty station. Confirm the details with your lender or the VA.
When a cash sale makes sense, and when it doesn't
If your house is updated, priced right for the area and you have a couple of months before you report, listing it will often put more money in your pocket. We'll tell you that.
A cash sale usually fits better when:
- Your orders came on short notice and you can't wait for a buyer's loan to close.
- The house needs work you don't have time or money to finish before you leave.
- You've already moved and are paying two housing costs every month.
- A tenant just moved out and left the property in rough shape.