Moving for the Military? Your Family’s Guide to Selling Your House

Raise your hand if this sounds like you: You’ve only just settled into a house you love when you receive cross-country permanent change of station (PCS) orders for the military. Selling house is now just one of many daunting items on your checklist that you need to figure out — and fast. In August 2026, homes typically remained on the market for 31 days, and closing on a purchase loan also took around 43 days, extending the typical selling timeline to approximately 74 days or about three months. However, with a PCS order, you probably won’t have the luxury of waiting that long. Find a Top Agent With Military Experience When relocating for the military, having an agent who can help you sell quickly makes a big difference. Use HomeLight’s Agent Matching platform to connect with top local agents experienced with military families and get started today. With this guide, we’ll help you craft a real estate plan to avoid much of the anxiety of selling a house under the urgency of a PCS. Our experts, Sandee Payne, a top real estate agent in Central Texas, and Christopher Norton, a top real estate agent in Trenton, New Jersey, both have extensive experience with home sales involving militar...