Finding a real estate agent near Fort Riley
Marc is a loan officer, not a real estate agent. He handles the financing. What he can do is put you in front of an agent near Fort Riley who has actually closed for military buyers, because he works with them every week and sees which ones handle a moving report date without dropping the ball.
No charge for the introduction, no obligation to use anyone he suggests, and no obligation to use Marc for the loan. If you would rather find your own agent, the questions below are the ones worth asking.
Five questions worth asking any agent
No. 01
How many VA purchases have you closed in the last year?
Why it matters. Some agents have never written a VA offer. In a competitive market a listing agent may push back on VA financing, and you want someone who can answer that rather than agree with it.
No. 02
Have you worked with buyers who were still at their last duty station?
Why it matters. Buying remotely is normal here. An agent who does it regularly has a process for video tours, local inspectors they trust, and a way to get documents signed across time zones.
No. 03
What happens if my report date moves?
Why it matters. Orders change. You want to hear about rate lock extensions, delayed occupancy, and lease back terms, not a blank look.
No. 04
Which neighbourhoods put me inside a reasonable commute to the gate?
Why it matters. Gate traffic at shift change is the thing nobody warns you about. Local knowledge here is worth more than a school rating.
No. 05
Do you know which areas are in a flood zone?
Why it matters. A federally backed loan requires flood insurance in a Special Flood Hazard Area. It is a real monthly cost, and an agent who knows the local maps saves you finding out at the appraisal.
Ask Marc for an introduction
Tell him your duty station, roughly when you report, and what you are looking for. He will point you at an agent who fits, or tell you honestly if he does not know anyone good in that market.
Questions about working with an agent
- Is Marc Arrington a real estate agent?
- No. Marc is a loan officer and branch manager with RWM Home Loans, NMLS# 2114896. He handles the financing. What he can do is introduce you to a real estate agent near Fort Riley who has closed purchases for military buyers before, because he works alongside them every week and knows which ones handle a PCS timeline well.
- Does it cost anything to be introduced to an agent?
- No. There is no charge to you for an introduction, and you are under no obligation to use anyone Marc suggests or to use Marc for the loan. If an agent is not the right fit, say so and that is the end of it.
- Do I need an agent to use my VA loan?
- No, but almost everyone does, and the seller customarily pays the buyer agent's commission on most transactions. On a VA purchase there are also costs a veteran is not permitted to pay, so having someone who knows which is which genuinely protects you.
- Should I find the agent or the lender first?
- The lender first, most of the time. A real pre approval tells you what you can actually offer, and a good agent will ask for one before they start showing you homes. On a PCS timeline it also saves a fortnight you may not have.
- Can Marc help if I am buying somewhere other than Fort Riley?
- Often yes. Marc is licensed in AL, CA, FL, GA, NC, SC, TX, VA, and where he cannot write the loan himself he will usually still know someone who can. Tell him where your orders point and he will be straight with you about whether he is the right person.
Official sources
Talk to Marc when you are ready
No pressure and no obligation. Call, text, book a time, or send a note and Marc will reach out.
Marc Arrington
MSgt. USMC Ret. | Branch Manager
RWM Home Loans · NMLS# 2114896
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