Military Real Estate Services (PCS)
Kansas City Military Real Estate & PCS Relocation Services
Buying, selling or relocating on military orders doesn't leave much room for delays. Sellstate Heartland Realty helps active-duty service members, veterans and military households navigate Kansas City real estate with local support, VA-aware transaction guidance, remote-showing options and a plan built around your PCS timeline.
How Can a Military Relocation Real Estate Agent Help With a PCS to Kansas City?
A real estate professional familiar with military relocation can help coordinate your home search or sale around PCS dates, arrange virtual showings when you are not yet in Kansas City, communicate with your mortgage lender and title company, help evaluate homes for potential VA-related property concerns, and keep contract deadlines moving while you manage the rest of your relocation.
Sellstate Heartland Realty Managing Broker Charles Gilbert holds the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) designation and works with buyers and sellers throughout the Kansas City metro.
Real Estate Help Built Around Military Timelines
Military moves can involve tight timelines, changing orders, unfamiliar communities and important financial decisions happening all at once. Your real estate plan needs to be flexible enough to work with those realities.
Sellstate Heartland Realty helps active-duty service members, veterans and military households navigate buying and selling throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Whether you are arriving from across the country, preparing for another duty station or deciding whether to buy, sell, rent or hold an existing property, we can help you understand the real estate side of the move.
Relocating to Kansas City Doesn't Have to Be Stressful
Tight timelines, big decisions and no room for unnecessary surprises. We help you move quickly while making informed real estate decisions with boots-on-the-ground support in the Kansas City metro.
PCS Real Estate Support From Orders to Closing
PCS Timeline Planning
We help structure the real estate process around your reporting dates, travel schedule and expected move.
Virtual Home Tours
When you cannot be here in person, we can help coordinate remote property tours and provide additional on-the-ground perspective.
Local Area Guidance
We help you compare Kansas City communities, housing options, travel routes and property types based on your priorities.
VA-Aware Lending Resources
We can coordinate with mortgage professionals familiar with VA financing and military borrowers.
Property Evaluation
We help identify visible property concerns that may deserve additional attention before you make an offer.
Closing Coordination
We help keep agents, lenders, inspectors and title professionals coordinated as your transaction moves toward closing.
Military & Veteran Homebuyer Guidance
Buying a home during a PCS can require decisions before you know the area as well as someone who has lived here for years. That is where strong local guidance becomes especially useful.
We can help you compare homes throughout the Kansas City metro while coordinating with your lender and keeping your PCS schedule in view.
✓ Build a home search around your price range and priorities
✓ Compare Kansas and Missouri housing options
✓ Arrange virtual showings when you cannot be in Kansas City
✓ Evaluate property condition and potential inspection concerns
✓ Prepare and negotiate your purchase offer
✓ Coordinate inspections, appraisal, title and closing deadlines
Using VA Financing to Buy a Kansas City Home
Eligible veterans, active-duty service members and certain surviving spouses may be able to use VA-backed mortgage financing when purchasing a qualifying home.
Depending on eligibility and loan requirements, VA financing can offer significant advantages, including the possibility of purchasing without a traditional down payment.
The mortgage lender determines eligibility, qualification, interest rates, costs and final loan approval. Our role is to help coordinate the real estate side of the transaction with your financing strategy.
✓ Coordinate with a VA-aware mortgage professional
✓ Search for homes that fit your approved buying range
✓ Discuss visible property-condition concerns before offering
✓ Coordinate the transaction with inspection and appraisal timelines
✓ Help keep your real estate timeline aligned with your PCS plan
Should You Buy or Rent During Your Kansas City Assignment?
BAH can be used toward housing whether you rent or own. For eligible borrowers, VA financing may make purchasing possible with little or no traditional down payment, but buying is not automatically the right choice for every assignment.
Consider your expected time in the area, available cash, monthly housing budget, potential resale costs, maintenance responsibilities and future plans before making the call.
Questions to Ask Before Deciding Whether to Buy or Rent
Buying May Be Worth Exploring If...
✓ You expect to remain in the area long enough for ownership to make sense
✓ Your financing and monthly payment fit your budget
✓ You want the potential benefits and responsibilities of ownership
✓ You have a realistic plan for another PCS or future resale
Renting May Make More Sense If...
✓ Your expected assignment in the area is relatively short
✓ You need maximum flexibility for future orders
✓ Ownership expenses do not fit comfortably in your budget
✓ You would rather avoid maintenance and resale responsibilities
Buying a Kansas City Home Before You Arrive
PCS orders do not always give you enough time for multiple house-hunting trips. We can help make a remote home search more practical.
Live Virtual Showings
Walk through properties remotely while your agent shows you the home in real time.
Additional Video
When useful, additional property video can help you see details that listing photos may not make obvious.
Local Context
We can help explain surrounding housing, road access, property styles and local market competition.
You may be hundreds of miles away. Your real estate agent doesn't have to be.
Military Relocation Throughout the Kansas City Metro
The Kansas City metropolitan area crosses the Kansas-Missouri state line, which gives relocating households a wide range of communities, property types and commuting options to consider.
Missouri Side
Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Raytown, Liberty, North Kansas City, Gladstone and surrounding communities.
Kansas Side
Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Shawnee, Kansas City, Leavenworth, Lansing and surrounding communities.
Property Options
Single-family homes, townhomes, acreage, newer construction, established neighborhoods and other housing options throughout the metro.
We do not rank communities or schools for you. Instead, we help you understand housing options and provide resources so you can evaluate the factors that matter most to your household.
PCS Orders Can Turn a Normal Home Sale Into a Deadline
When new orders arrive, you may not have the luxury of treating your home sale like an open-ended project. Pricing, preparation and marketing need to work together from the beginning.
Sellstate Heartland Realty combines local Kansas City market knowledge with professional listing presentation, online exposure and experienced transaction management.
✓ Property-specific market analysis and pricing strategy
✓ Preparation recommendations based on current competition
✓ Professional listing photography and digital marketing
✓ Heartland MLS and major real estate website exposure
✓ Offer analysis and negotiation
✓ Contract, inspection, appraisal, title and closing coordination
Selling Before Your PCS Date: Build the Timeline Backward
Rather than choosing a listing date first, we can work backward from your desired move or reporting timeline and identify the steps that need to happen before then.
1 Review your likely home value and current competition
2 Determine what preparation is actually worth doing
3 Establish a listing and marketing launch date
4 Factor in buyer financing, inspections and appraisal
5 Coordinate closing and possession with your relocation plan
Do You Have to Stay in Kansas City Until Your Home Sells?
Not necessarily. Depending on your transaction and the requirements of the professionals involved, portions of the sale may be handled after you have relocated.
Electronic signatures, remote communication and available remote-closing options can make it possible to continue a transaction even when military obligations require you to leave the area.
The exact signing and closing process should be confirmed with the title company and other applicable parties early in the transaction.
Should You Sell Your Home or Keep It as a Rental After PCS?
Some military homeowners consider keeping their current property when they move to the next duty station. That can be a reasonable strategy in some circumstances, but it should not be based on rent alone.
Questions to Consider
✓ Expected monthly rent
✓ Mortgage, taxes and insurance
✓ Maintenance and repair reserves
✓ Vacancy risk
✓ Property management costs
Compare That With Selling
Understanding current market value, estimated selling costs, mortgage payoff and potential net proceeds gives you another side of the equation.
We can provide the real estate information you need to compare the alternatives. Tax, legal and financial consequences should be discussed with the appropriate qualified professionals.
Work With Charles Gilbert, MRP
Charles Gilbert is a real estate broker and holds the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) designation.
The goal is straightforward: provide military buyers and sellers with clear communication, local Kansas City knowledge and transaction management that respects military schedules and responsibilities.
Military Relocation
Guidance for PCS buyers and sellers moving into, out of or within the Kansas City area.
Buying & Selling
Residential, investment, land and other real estate experience throughout the metro.
Direct Communication
Access to an experienced broker who can help you understand the transaction and next steps.
Your PCS Transaction Takes a Team
Military relocation often works best when the professionals involved communicate early and understand the timeline.
Real Estate
Property search, pricing, offers, negotiation and contract management.
Lending
VA or other mortgage qualification, underwriting and financing.
Inspection
Professional evaluation of the property's accessible systems and condition.
Title & Closing
Title research, escrow and closing coordination.
Kansas City PCS Real Estate Checklist
✓ Confirm your reporting and relocation timeline
✓ Decide whether you need to buy, sell, rent or do both
✓ Speak with a lender before serious home shopping
✓ Establish a realistic housing budget
✓ Build a Kansas City home search around your priorities
✓ Plan virtual or in-person showings
✓ Coordinate inspections, appraisal and title deadlines
✓ Confirm your closing and possession plan
Frequently Asked Questions About Military PCS Real Estate in Kansas City
Can I buy a Kansas City home before I arrive?
Yes, buyers sometimes purchase homes while still living elsewhere. Virtual showings, electronic documents and careful communication can help make a remote purchase possible. Your specific transaction and closing requirements should be reviewed with the applicable professionals.
Can I use a VA loan to buy a home in Kansas City?
Eligible borrowers may use VA-backed financing for qualifying properties in the Kansas City area. Your mortgage lender determines eligibility, qualification and loan terms.
Do VA loans require a down payment?
Eligible borrowers may be able to purchase with no traditional down payment, subject to VA entitlement, lender underwriting, purchase price and other applicable requirements.
What are VA Minimum Property Requirements?
VA-financed properties must satisfy applicable VA property standards. The VA appraisal process is separate from a professional home inspection, and buyers should discuss property-specific requirements with their lender and inspector.
Can you show me homes virtually?
Yes. Virtual showings can help relocating buyers evaluate Kansas City properties before they are able to visit in person.
Can I sell my Kansas City home after I have already PCS'd?
Potentially. Many parts of a real estate transaction can be coordinated remotely. The exact signing and closing options depend on the transaction and the requirements of the title company and other parties involved.
Should I sell my home or keep it as a rental when I PCS?
That depends on the property's potential rent, mortgage expense, maintenance costs, vacancy risk, available equity, expected sale proceeds and your long-term plans. We can provide real estate market information to help you evaluate the options.
Should I buy or rent during a military assignment in Kansas City?
There is no universal answer. Consider your expected length of assignment, financing, monthly housing costs, flexibility needs, ownership expenses and likely exit strategy.
Can my BAH be used toward a mortgage payment?
BAH is intended to help eligible service members meet housing costs. Your lender can explain how applicable military income is considered for mortgage qualification.
Does Sellstate Heartland Realty work with veterans as well as active-duty military?
Yes. We assist active-duty service members, veterans, military households and other Kansas City buyers and sellers.
Does Charles Gilbert have military relocation training?
Yes. Charles Gilbert holds the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) designation and is the Managing Broker of Sellstate Heartland Realty.
What areas around Kansas City do you serve?
Sellstate Heartland Realty serves communities throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area on both the Missouri and Kansas sides, including Jackson, Clay, Platte, Cass, Johnson and Wyandotte County areas.
Let's Make Your PCS Move Simple, Strategic & Organized
Buying, selling or relocating — having a team that understands military timelines, VA-financed transactions, remote home searches and Kansas City real estate can make the process easier to manage.
Thank You for Your Service
Charles Gilbert
Managing Broker • REALTOR® • MRP
Sellstate Heartland Realty
19310 E 50th Ter S, Suite E
Independence, MO 64055
Charles: 913-624-9993
Office: 913-379-3892
Sellstate Heartland Realty is a real estate brokerage and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs or any branch of the United States Armed Forces.
VA loan eligibility, mortgage qualification, interest rates, loan programs, closing costs and underwriting decisions are determined by the applicable lender and VA requirements. Zero-down financing is subject to borrower eligibility, available entitlement, underwriting and other program requirements.
Property condition, VA appraisal requirements, inspection findings, market values and transaction results vary by property. Nothing on this page guarantees loan approval, appraisal results, sale price, time on market or any particular real estate outcome.
School boundaries, commute times, military installation access, HOA information, taxes and neighborhood characteristics should be independently verified when material to your decision.
Testimonials
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Excellent level of service and market knowledge. I would highly recommend Sellstate Heartland Realty team for your real estate needs.
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- Susan Morris
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Charles, was very professional, calm, living in the present moments, aligning me in correct thinking when I'm prostrate.d. He was not just my realtor, but my friend and my teacher towards my journey of selling my house. His very knowledgeable of whatever ups and down in realty business. Thank you Charles!
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- Hilda Coleman
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Highly recommend Sellstate and specifically Charles Gilbert. He’s very knowledgeable, responsive, and trustworthy. He will go the extra mile to not only get you the best deal but he’ll handle all the details from start to finish.
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- Lindsey Kinne
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I lived 2000 miles away, was moving to a new state, and was a first time home buyer. I didn't really know how or where to begin, and Charles called me after I expressed interest in a house online. From that moment on, he was like an angel that fell into my life to help me get through the process. Before I even arrived to Missouri, he had me set up with emails about houses that fit my criteria, and when I arrived to the state, he was quick to set up tours of multiple homes for me. He was friendly, super responsive to messages, amazingly informative, and made the stressful process of buying a home easy and smooth. I would highly recommend Charles to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
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- Devin Orvis
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Cherish is an awesome, friendly realtor to work with! I love how professional and responsive she is throughout the process.
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- Koalaty Vlogs
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Charles is an example of how to treat clients! He is kind, and honest. Charles will go the extra miles to make everything perfect. He makes one feel so comfortable and important! He listens well, which is very important in customer service! He is pure joy to be around! I highly recommend Charles!
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- Kim Halil
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So glad to have my own home we appreciate you all for making that happen
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- Dana Brown
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Great group of Realtors and a friendly experienced Broker leading the firm.
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- Russ Babcock
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Charles and Dan served us well through the full process of selling our home! We are grateful for the professional wisdom and support they provided through closing day. Thank you!
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- Cynthia Lee
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Charles was the best to work with! He went above and beyond to help us find the perfect home at the right price. He answered all of our questions and even went out of his way to help us with things that didn’t fall under the umbrella of “realtor.” His extensive knowledge of the industry really helped us understand the buying/selling process and even helped us find contractors to do work on our old and new homes. 10/10 would recommend!
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- Lexi Meinke
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We bought AND sold our house through Hannah all under two years time in a very crazy market. She was amazing at keeping us calm throughout the entire process and made everything quick and easy. Hannah is also just an all around great person and I would recommend her to anyone!
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- Aubrey Lynne
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Charles is the best realtor agent we have worked with. We were nervous about the sale of our home, because of Covid. Charles was very knowledgeable, professional and explained everything to us every step of the way. We highly recommend him if you are a first time buyer or seller.
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- Paula Jones
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My wife and I were looking for an inexpensive "flip" house and were connected with Charles thru luck. After a few minutes of listening to us he knew what we were hoping to do and was working for us. He has experience with income properties and provided us with a lot of great advice and some additional resources that really made a huge difference. He was always available and never left was waiting for answers. We've been involved in the sale/purchase of 5 properties over the past 10 years and Charles is the best realtor we've worked with bar none. Don't miss an opportunity to let Charles work for you. He's awesome.
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- Robert Wheeler
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Charles and Spencer and the whole team were great to work with during the whole process. Highly recommend!!! Thanks!
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- David Campbell
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Charles was great to work with. Fantastic service.
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- William
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Charles did whatever it took to get us the property we wanted. He went above and beyond. He kept us informed every step of the way and helped us feel confident in our purchase with his wealth of knowledge in his field. I am extremely thankful to all his hard work and would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or purchase a home.
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- Brittany Lambirth
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Going through the process of both selling a house & purchasing a new house was extremely stressful. I can't think of a better human being to aid us through the process than Charles. Not only was he extremely positive & courteous throughout the process, but his devotion the finding us the right house (after literally walking through 18) & immediate responsiveness is like nothing I've ever experienced. We didn't have high expectations going in, regarding an agent. I can't imagine ever going a different route in the future. Even weeks after the deals are done, he continues to stay in touch and help us with advice on repairs & renovations; his extensive knowledge in remodeling & industry contacts were just icing on the cake.
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- Dan Jones
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When we began the process of selling/buying our home Charles reached out and set an appointment with us. He was always respectful, prompt, and was excellent at communicating with us. His completed an analysis of the home we wanted to sell and his suggested selling price was identical to the price we got for our home - he absolutely nailed it. Charles listened carefully to type of home we were interested in and within two weeks we had on offer out on a home. Notably, this was a showing that Charles set for us. We didn't select this home. In my opinion, this indicates that Charles had a strong understanding of our desires from our conversations. Charles did a great job negotiating on our behalf as well. Every aspect of the sell/buy was easy with him because his communication skills are tremendous. We would absolutely work with Charles again!
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- Jeanette Stein
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Jordan was extremely helpful with our first home purchase! He was extremely knowledgeable and didn’t hesitate to make requests on our behalf. Our home purchase was nearly seamless and we are so happy we used Jordan!
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- Marissa Cox
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Charles was a fantastic realtor for my husband and I! As nervous first time homebuyers, he was knowledgeable, kind, and approachable every step of the way. With his help we found a perfect first home. I couldn’t recommend him more!!
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- Nicole Heims
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Charles gilbert was great. It was my first time buying a house, so I didn’t know what to expect. He took his time to explain well how the whole process works and what to expect. He was very patient with me and gave me an idea how to start. Even without knowing what I would get approved for we took a lucky guess and started looking at houses in a certain price range which workout good because it was right in my price range. Almost everyday he sent me houses available and took his time to show me every house I was interested inand he explained the good and bads of the houses we looked at which was very helpful. He worked around my schedule . He also recommended me to a better bank after seeing the rates I was getting with the bank I went with originally. He made sure the sellers fixed what needed to be done before officially closing. He also already had great inspectors I could use.
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- Alex lerma
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Charles is amazing! He took a stressful situation and made it easy. He has alot of knowledge and resources to help the home buyer. He keeps good communication with his clients. I would recommend him for your next home purchase. 😀
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- Kim Ridgley
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Sir Charles is awesome! He was very patient, consistent and had enough compassion to make me feel he was sincere about finding me the right home for my unique need. Charles and I both gave each other a gift at closing which showed true appreciation. Great person,, great customer care!!!!!!!!! Thank you Charles
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- Karen Davis
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We bought AND sold our house through Hannah all under two years time in a very crazy market. She was amazing at keeping us calm throughout the entire process and made everything quick and easy. Hannah is also just an all around great person and I would recommend her to anyone!
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- Aubrey Lynne
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They seem like a family and care about helping first time homebuyers and people just to give you a chance at buying a home and helping you through the process.
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- Crystal “Sunshine” J.
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Charles responded to our needs promptly and always helped advise us as needed. As first time home buyers it was important to find someone who was knowledgeable and patient— Charles filled all the boxes for us! Highly recommend him and his team!
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- Nicole Heims
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Charles is an amazing professional. He was patient with me, listened to my concerns about finding my forever home, and always asked for my feedback. He always put his client first! He helped me 4 years ago, and I gained a friend. I recommended Charles to one of my friends, and he helped her accomplish her dream of finding that forever home. Thanks, Charles, for going the extra mile for your clients.
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- Shirley Folch
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I worked with Charles to buy a home in Bates County Missouri. He was great to deal with and helped things go quickly and efficiently. I would definitely recommend him and the people he works with!
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- Tyler Hanson
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Charles worked with us to sell our previous home. He was very actively connected to us every step of the way. He marketed our home via radio and several other avenues. Our home did not stay in the market for long due to his proactive marketing skills. We are very grateful for his expertise, advice, and many skills.
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- Marjorie Crowe
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Charles, was very professional, calm, living in the present moments, aligning me in correct thinking when I'm prostrate.d. He was not just my realtor, but my friend and my teacher towards my journey of selling my house. His very knowledgeable of whatever ups and down in realty business. Thank you Charles!
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- Hilda Coleman
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Charles has assisted me in several real estate transactions, both selling and buying. We've purchased/sold properties in 3 different cities, both in town and rural. One very convenient tool of his business is a system that sends us emails of available properties that fit our specific criteria. Charles takes his time in photographing the properties - he's a professional photographer, so he knows what he's doing there! All the rooms are very well lit, and he uses spotlights on top of natural light, so the shadows are minimal. He is very skilled in hosting open-house showings; advertising, signage, flyers, property attraction, etc. All of our closings have been without incident - timely and smooth! I would highly recommend Charles for any type of real estate needs or questions.
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- Annie Fontanez
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We bought AND sold our house through Hannah all under two years time in a very crazy market. She was amazing at keeping us calm throughout the entire process and made everything quick and easy. Hannah is also just an all around great person and I would recommend her to anyone!
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- Aubrey Lynne
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Charles sold a house for me recently. He was polite, courteous, and always had the information I needed to jump over whatever hurdles appeared on the road to getting it done.
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- Sean
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Charles was great to work with and was there for us every step of the way. He was extremely responsive and played a huge role in the negotiation of our home. The more we worked with him, the more our relationship grew, making the final home purchase process enjoyable.
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- Mike Regalado
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I recently sold my home through Sellstate Heartland Realty and had an outstanding experience. The team was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the entire process. They were able to provide me with expert advice and guidance that made the entire selling process easy and stress-free. Would definitely use their services again.
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- David Haddix
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I couldn’t have had a more positive experience. We sold the house in one day! Nothing but great things so say.
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- David Gibbons
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It is always a pleasure to work with Sellstate Heartland Realty team. Very professional and knowledgeable team with buying, and selling real estate.
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- Amy Neel
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Charles is on top of everything from the first phone call to the closing on your home, always answered all of our questions promptly, had a lot of resources and honestly made it our home buying experience a great one. Very professional
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- Kimberly Inmotto
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Professional, reliable, always has his clients best interest in mind! Charles is very responsive and attentive with his clients.
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- Lindsay P
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Charles was amazing. He sold our home before having to list it, at a ridiculous amount over asking! We needed it gone as soon as possible for our Mother's senior care. He didn't hesitate to get the job done.
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- Matilda Reed
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