Three Paths for Military Homeowners
- Sell as-is for cash – close before your report date, without managing repairs from another duty station.
- List for top dollar – Ken manages showings, repairs, and closing while you’re gone; sign remotely or by power of attorney.
- Keep it as a rental – we can compare rental income against selling. If you later want out, you can sell with the tenant in place.
Know Your Protections
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) offers important protections, including limiting interest on certain loans taken out before active duty to 6% and protecting against out-of-court foreclosures on mortgages that predate service. If you’re behind on payments, contact your installation legal assistance office.
VA Loan Sellers
If you have a VA loan, ask Ken how a sale affects your VA entitlement and whether a buyer could assume your loan. Your lender and the VA make the final determination.
Three Ways to Sell – Compared Side by Side
Most companies give you one option: theirs. Because Ken is a licensed Realtor and a licensed mortgage professional, you get every option in writing so you can choose.
| Sell As-Is for Cash | List on the Open Market | Sell or Keep Your Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs | None | Your choice – we advise what pays off | Not applicable |
| Showings | One walkthrough | Yes | None |
| Timeline | You pick the closing date | Typically longer; depends on market | Varies by note |
| Best for | Speed, certainty, homes needing work | Getting top dollar | Owners who sold with seller financing |
You see the numbers for each path, then decide. No pressure, no fee to get the comparison.
How It Works
- Tell us about the property. Call (240) 363-9117 or fill out the short form – about two minutes.
- Ken walks the property with you. One visit, no cleanup needed.
- Get your written options. A cash offer and an estimated listing net, side by side.
- Choose your path and your date. If you choose cash, you pick the closing date at a local title company.
Why Sellers Call Ken
- Licensed Realtor since 1985 – four decades of DC-area closings
- Licensed mortgage professional (NMLS #2189943), so he understands liens, payoffs, and financing problems that stall other buyers
- MBA in Real Estate Development, George Washington University
- Experience with short sales, foreclosures, estates, military and veteran moves, and HUD-approved housing counseling
- Straight answers in writing – including when listing will net you more than a cash sale
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I close if I’ve already left the area?
Yes. Remote signing, mail-away closings, or a power of attorney can usually be coordinated with the title company.
Should I sell or rent out my house?
It depends on your rent versus costs, your plans to return, and your tolerance for managing from afar. We’ll compare both in writing.
I’m behind on my mortgage and deploying. What should I do?
Contact your servicer and your installation legal assistance office right away about SCRA protections, and see our foreclosure options page.
Do you serve Joint Base Andrews and the Pentagon area?
Yes – Camp Springs, Clinton, Temple Hills, Fort Washington, DC, and Alexandria.
Get Your Free Side-by-Side Comparison
Tell us a little about the property. It takes about two minutes, and Ken follows up personally.
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Ken Bossard is a licensed real estate agent with Samson Properties District of Columbia license #SP98374090 and a licensed mortgage loan originator, NMLS #2189943. When Ken or an affiliated entity offers to buy your property, you will receive written disclosure of his license status no later than when the offer is made. If we intend to assign our purchase contract to another buyer, we will tell you in writing before you sign. A cash offer is not an appraisal; you are always free to list your home or consult your own attorney or agent. Equal Housing Opportunity.