Giving Back to Military Homebuyers

The rewards of giving usually outweigh the satisfaction of receiving; as a real estate agent, making the dream of home ownership come true is the ultimate in giving. With both the holiday giving season and Veteran's Day right around the corner, we've compiled the top ways you can work with your local military veterans, to make their home ownership dreams come true.

1.) Homes for Heroes® is a network that works with real estate agents, lenders and other real estate-related service providers who offer substantial rebates and discounts to those who serve our nation every day. Military personnel (firefighters, law enforcement officers and others who make our communities a better place to live) who are looking for the home buying and selling savings, can register with a Homes for Heroes® Affiliate in their area. If you are looking to give back to those who serve, register your real estate business to become an Affiliate with Homes for Heroes®.

2.) Heroes Welcome Home is a program to prepare real estate agents to help returning U.S. soldiers and their families with their housing needs. The program takes a comprehensive approach to educating agents and provides them with the tools and resources they need to effectively counsel veterans on their real estate options, including their legal rights under the Americans with Disabilities and Fair Housing acts; home-lending programs; adapting homes to accommodate disabilities; and locating community rehabilitation and other veteran services. Educational topics include: importance of veteran housing, veteran property ownership, credit management, finance lending, and VA Loans.