Real's Military Division supports service members, veterans and military families through every step of a move, whether that means a Permanent Change of Station, buying with a VA loan or exploring veteran mortgage programs. Many of the division's agents have lived military life themselves, as veterans, active duty service members and military spouses, so they understand the timelines and pressures that come with a military move. Real launched the division in April 2023, when Sentry Residential, a national brokerage built around military families, joined Real.

Support for PCS Moves

A PCS order can give a household only weeks to sell one home and find the next, often in a state they have never lived in. Military Division agents specialize in these relocations and can guide you from the day the orders arrive through closing on both ends of the move. If you are moving to or from Chester County, our Exton office can help here and connect you with a Real Military Division agent near your next duty station. You can also search Real's agent directory at onereal.com/search-agent.

VA Loan Knowledge

The VA home loan is one of the most valuable benefits that veterans and service members earn, but it works differently from conventional financing, from the certificate of eligibility to the VA appraisal and its minimum property requirements. Division agents help buyers understand eligibility and the application process, write offers that sellers take seriously, and get the most out of the benefit. For a closer look at how a VA loan compares with conventional financing on a Chester County purchase, read our guide to VA loans versus conventional loans in Chester County.

Resources for Veterans

Real points veterans to two free resources worth bookmarking. The VA's location finder lists VA facilities and in-network community providers near you, at va.gov/find-locations. The Veterans Benefits Guide explains the federal and state benefits available to you, including the ones specific to Pennsylvania, at vbg.com/resources.

For Agents Who Want to Serve Military Families

Agents who join the Military Division work with clients going through PCS moves, VA loans and veteran mortgage programs at a pivotal time in their lives. Members get a referral network of agents who specialize in military relocations, along with lead opportunities shared inside the division, coaching and training on VA loan programs, PCS timelines and the challenges military families face when they relocate, and military-focused marketing materials and events that help them connect with the military community.

Requirements to Join

To join, an agent needs a first-degree connection to the military, meaning active duty, a veteran, a military spouse or a dependent, a business that serves the military community, and a strong commitment to supporting military families. Any Real agent in good standing with a valid real estate license can apply, and a committee reviews each application. The division also offers leadership roles. Agents can apply through Real's Military Division application.

Working With Our Exton Office

Real of Pennsylvania | Exton is Real's office in Chester County, at 403 W Lincoln Hwy, Suite 106. If you are a service member, veteran or military family planning a move into or out of Chester County, or an agent with military ties who wants to learn more about the division, call the office at 610-733-6199. We will connect you with the right person, whether that is someone on our local team or an agent in Real's Military Division in the state you are moving to.