When PCS (Permanent Change of Station) orders arrive, you may have 30 to 60 days to report to your next duty station. That leaves almost no time to list a house, stage it, host showings, negotiate offers, and close through a traditional sale.
When PCS (Permanent Change of Station) orders arrive, you may have 30 to 60 days to report to your next duty station. That leaves almost no time to list a house, stage it, host showings, negotiate offers, and close through a traditional sale. A cash sale can close before you report — eliminating dual housing costs and the stress of managing a property from across the country.
Chitty Buys Houses is a nationwide cash home-buying service that buys houses in any condition, helping homeowners sell fast without repairs, fees, or waiting.
Why Is Selling During PCS So Challenging?
Military families face a unique set of problems when selling:
- Tight timelines: PCS orders often leave 30 to 60 days — not enough for a traditional listing and sale
- Dual housing costs: Paying rent at your new station while covering a mortgage at the old one drains savings fast
- Remote management: Managing showings, repairs, and negotiations from another state or overseas is difficult
- Market risk: If the house does not sell before you leave, you become a reluctant out-of-state landlord
How a Cash Sale Fits the Military Timeline
A cash sale closes in 7 to 21 days — well within a typical PCS window. The process is simple:
- Contact a cash buyer as soon as you receive orders. The earlier, the better.
- Receive a cash offer within 24 to 48 hours — no showings, no staging, no waiting for buyer financing.
- Choose your closing date to align with your report date. Close before you leave and avoid dual housing costs entirely.
No repairs needed. No open houses. No risk of a buyer's loan falling through two weeks before you need to leave.
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What About SCRA Protections?
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) provides important protections for active-duty military members, including mortgage interest rate caps and protection from foreclosure. If you are facing financial hardship related to your service, SCRA may provide options. Consult your installation's legal assistance office for guidance specific to your situation.
What If You Owe More Than the House Is Worth?
If you are underwater on your mortgage, talk to your lender about a short sale. Some lenders offer special programs for military members. A cash buyer can still purchase the property — but the lender must approve the short payoff. VA loans also have specific resources through the VA's regional loan centers.
What About the VA Loan Entitlement?
Selling your current home restores your full VA loan entitlement for purchasing at your new duty station. The faster you close, the sooner your entitlement is available. A cash sale ensures this happens before you need to buy at your next location.
Sell Before You PCS
Call Chitty Buys Houses at (888) 913-9906 or request your cash offer online. We work with military families nationwide and close on your timeline — even if that timeline is 10 days.
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