PCS to Hampton Roads?
Someone who's been there.
Navy veteran, local Realtor, and straight shooter. Whether you're buying before your boots hit the ground or selling before your orders drop — I've navigated this. Let me help you do the same.
Not just familiar with Hampton Roads. He served here.
John isn't reciting a script. He's navigated a military relocation himself, understands what BAH means in practice, and knows which neighborhoods work for which assignments.
Veteran-to-Veteran
U.S. Navy veteran. He knows what it's like to move a family on orders, work within BAH, and need answers fast. No translator needed.
VA Loan Expertise
VA loans are standard here, not a specialty. Zero down, no PMI, funding fee exemption guidance for service-connected veterans, and offers that actually compete.
Remote Closings
Buyers have closed on Hampton Roads homes from overseas, from deployment, and from their next duty station. Virtual tours, remote contracts, no delays.
PCS Timeline Experience
Dozens of tight-order moves executed. He knows how to move fast without missing anything — and what it costs you if you do.
BAH-Aligned Strategy
He knows which neighborhoods hit your BAH sweet spot for every rank and rate. No wasted tours on homes that don't fit your numbers.
Both Sides of the Move
Selling before you go and buying when you arrive. He handles both — and coordinates the timing so you're not carrying two mortgages.
Five steps. No surprises.
This is the process that's moved hundreds of military families through Hampton Roads without the chaos that doesn't need to be part of the story.
Initial Call — Tell John Your Orders
Share your base, report date, and must-haves. He sends a tailored market brief within 24 hours — neighborhoods, price ranges, and commute realities mapped to your assignment.
Buying or Selling Plan
Buyers get a neighborhood match built around commute, schools, and BAH. Sellers get a positioning strategy built around the home and move date — not a generic listing plan.
Tour Virtually or In Person
Virtual tours, video walkthroughs, live FaceTime walkthroughs — whatever your schedule allows. Many buyers make their decision without ever setting foot in the market first.
VA Offer or Strategic Pricing
John writes VA offers that compete in this market. Sellers get accurate pricing that moves without leaving money on the table — he knows how sellers in this market think.
Close and Go
Remote closing available. Clean, on-time closings — no delays you didn't see coming. You move when you need to move. That's the standard, not the exception.
BAH Calculator — Virginia Beach / Norfolk Area
Select your pay grade and dependency status, then use the price adjuster to explore what happens when you go above or below your BAH max — in $25,000 steps.
Hampton Roads 2025
VA Loan, 0% Down
No PMI Required
Rates shown are 2025 BAH for the Virginia Beach–Norfolk–Newport News MHA. PITI estimate assumes 30-year fixed, ~1.0% property tax, ~0.40% homeowner's insurance. PMI (~0.80%/yr) applied automatically for conventional loans with <20% down. Always verify at militarypay.defense.gov.
Hampton Roads PCS Checklist — Nothing gets missed.
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Every base. Every commute. Covered.
Hampton Roads is home to more military installations than nearly any metro in the country. Here's what you need to know about each base.
Naval Station Norfolk
NSN is the anchor of the Hampton Roads military economy. Hosts aircraft carrier strike groups, submarine squadrons, and major fleet commands.
NAS Oceana
Home of East Coast Strike Fighter aviation. Located in central Virginia Beach — most VB neighborhoods are 10–25 minutes away.
JEB Little Creek / Fort Story
Home of Naval Expeditionary Combat Command and SEAL Teams. East Beach, Chic's Beach, and Ocean Park are the go-to neighborhoods.
JB Langley-Eustis
Langley is on the Peninsula — Hampton and Newport News are the logical housing markets. John covers the Peninsula at every price point.
Portsmouth Naval Medical Center
America's oldest continuously operating naval hospital. Portsmouth and Chesapeake offer strong value for medical personnel.
Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads
Multiple commands spread across Hampton Roads. Location flexibility is high. Talk to John about which neighborhood optimizes your specific command location.
110 five-star reviews. Here's what people actually said.
Real reviews from real clients — many of them military families who navigated a PCS with John's help.
I served in the Navy with this man and when I found out he was a realtor it was a no-brainer. He was very responsive and helpful in getting us into the right house. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.
I have fired any other potential realtor after having the pleasure of dealing with John King. He is the consummate professional, shows up strong at all times, is very knowledgeable and well connected. He speaks truth and does not try to sell.
John was amazing to work with and greatly assisted in the selling of our house. He kept us informed, was straight forward, respected our recommendations and was very knowledgeable about the market. Personable and genuinely enjoyable to work with.
Couldn't ask for a better, more attentive, and knowledgeable Realtor. We learned so much from John King! I've worked with other Realtors, but never felt like I was their only client — which is how we felt working with John.
John is a trustworthy person. He helped us more than any review can describe. All that off a handshake the first time we met. John knows the business and has his clients' best interests in mind.
What an amazing and easy process. John couldn't have made it easier for me as a seller. Professional courtesy and blunt about some things that need to be told or heard. If you use him, you will not be disappointed.
What clients say about John King
"We PCSed from San Diego to Virginia Beach on a VA loan and John had us in contract before our report date. He knew exactly which neighborhoods fit our E-6 BAH and walked us through everything remotely. Closed without ever setting foot in Virginia before move-in day."
"Listed on a Thursday, had multiple offers by Sunday, closed above asking price. John's digital marketing strategy — the video, the Facebook ads, the professional photos — brought buyers I never would have reached through a traditional listing. Unreal results."
"First time buyer and I was terrified. John walked me through every step, explained the VA loan process in plain English, and never once made me feel rushed. He found us our home in Kempsville and we closed with zero out of pocket. I tell every military friend to call him first."
"John knows Alanton better than anyone. He gave us a market analysis that was more detailed than anything we'd seen online, negotiated a price reduction after inspection, and was available every time we called. This is what a top-tier agent looks like."
"Needed to sell fast due to retirement relocation. John had a buyer in 8 days at full asking price. His knowledge of the Ocean Lakes market and his network of ready buyers made what felt impossible completely seamless. Five stars doesn't cover it."
"Navy to Navy — John just gets it. He understood the PCS timeline, the BAH calculations, the urgency, and the stress. He wasn't just a realtor, he was a guide. We found a house in Chic's Beach that we love and the whole process was smoother than anything I expected."
Everything you need in one place.
The official links that matter most during a PCS — VA loan, healthcare, moving, pay, and more.
VA Home Loans
va.gov — Official VA loan eligibility, Certificate of Eligibility, and benefit information.
Tricare
tricare.mil · 1-800-444-5445 — Transfer coverage and find providers at your new duty station.
Military OneSource — PCS
militaryonesource.mil · 1-800-342-9647 — Official DoD PCS resource hub, 24/7 support.
Move.mil — DPS & MilMove
move.mil · DPS Help: 1-833-645-6683 — Schedule and manage your household goods shipment.
Official BAH Rate Lookup
militarypay.defense.gov — Verify current BAH rates for any duty station from the DoD.
DFAS — PCS Travel Pay
dfas.mil — Dislocation allowance, MALT, TLE, and all PCS pay entitlements.
milConnect — DEERS
tricare.mil/milConnect · 1-800-538-9552 — Update DEERS, manage dependents, access DoD benefits.
VA Loan — Apply & Get Your COE
va.gov — Step-by-step VA loan application including how to request your Certificate of Eligibility.
Virginia DMV — New Resident
dmv.virginia.gov — Get your VA driver's license within 60 days. Register vehicles within 30 days.
Every public school district in the region — direct links to enrollment for each city. Military families on orders may qualify for enrollment prior to physical arrival.
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