I'm Aaron Howard, a Gulf Coast Realtor® specializing in military relocation (PCS), VA home loans, and residential and investment real estate from Pensacola to Destin, covering Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties, including Fort Walton Beach, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Milton, Pace, Crestview, Shalimar, and the Emerald Coast.
As a retired prior-enlisted Air Force officer and former MC-130 Electronic Warfare Navigator with over 20 years of service and six PCS moves of my own, I've lived the relocation cycle from both sides of it. I bring that same mission-focused planning to every client I represent.
I help active-duty military, veterans, and civilian buyers and sellers make smart moves with clear numbers and zero guesswork. My clients lean on me for:
PCS relocation strategy — timelines, neighborhoods, commute, and resale planning. VA loan guidance — eligibility basics, entitlement considerations, lender coordination, and appraisal/inspection strategy. First-time homebuyer support — step-by-step education and strong negotiation. Listing strategy — pricing, prep, marketing, and aggressive representation. New construction advocacy — builder contract guidance, pre-drywall and final inspections, and incentive negotiation. Investment and short-term rental analysis — cash flow, seasonality, and risk clarity.Whether you're inbound to Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field, Duke Field, NAS Whiting Field, or NAS Pensacola, PCSing out, or you're a local homeowner or investor looking for a proven strategy, I'll help you make the right call with confidence.
I'm a member of The BE MORE Group at Levin Rinke Realty. Let's connect if you want a Realtor® who understands PCS timelines, VA lending realities, and the Emerald Coast market, and who will fight for your best outcome from first call to closing.
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