What should I know about a military spouse who became a real estate agent?

Moving is never just about a house. It is about leaving behind what is familiar and building something new in a place you may not yet know. As a Navy veteran's wife and mom, I have seen firsthand how meaningful — and how overwhelming — that transition can be for military families. Virginia is home to more than 10 major military installations, and the Richmond metro area alone has a median home price of around $430,000 with homes averaging about 25 days on market.

That is exactly why I earned my Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification and why I am so passionate about helping military families. Having lived all around the Southside and Hampton Roads areas down to Virginia Beach, I developed a deep, personal familiarity with these neighborhoods and military installations — from Fort Gregg-Adams (which trains over 70,000 soldiers annually) to Joint Base Langley-Eustis (supporting more than 9,000 staff). I know the local lifestyles, school systems, and commute patterns on both sides of the water.

Because of my firsthand experience living in the region, I can fully assist clients relocating to any of those Southside bases on the other side of the tunnels — including JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, NAS Norfolk, NAS Oceana, Portsmouth, and Suffolk installations. I want to be the person who makes your transition easier — someone who understands the PCS timeline, the pressure of remote house hunting, and how to successfully coordinate a move when crossing the water.

My clients know me as someone who listens first, communicates clearly, and genuinely cares about the outcome. Whether you are dealing with first-time home buying, new construction, acreage, or selling a beloved property, my approach is the same: keep you informed, keep you at ease, and make sure you feel confident in every decision. In Virginia, buyer closing costs typically run 2% to 5% of the purchase price, and VA loans can mean $0 down payment — details I make sure you understand before you make any decisions. I am proud to have earned the 2025 Silver Award from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate for exceeding $3 million in sales — a milestone driven entirely by the trust my clients place in me. Many of my clients become lifelong friends, and that is what it is all about.