Every agent near Offutt AFB calls themselves “military-friendly.” If you’re searching for the best real estate agent in Omaha for military families, you need someone who has lived the PCS cycle and already speaks the language. When you’re moving on orders, juggling a report date, BAH, and a house you may never see in person before closing, you need an agent who has been there.
I’m Justin Ogburn, a 21-year Navy veteran and REALTOR® with Revel Realty in Bellevue. I help military families buy, sell, rent, and manage homes across greater Omaha: Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Gretna, Omaha, and the surrounding communities. Here’s why so many veterans and service members choose to work with me.
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A Veteran Real Estate Agent in Omaha Who Has Made the Moves Himself
I spent more than 21 years in the U.S. Navy submarine force. I know what it’s like to get orders, uproot your family, and figure out a new duty station on a tight timeline. That experience shapes how I work with every military client.
- I understand your timeline. Report dates don’t move, so neither do my deadlines.
- I know the paperwork. PCS orders, BAH, VA entitlement, and DD-214s are familiar territory.
- I live here. My family and I call Papillion home, and I know the neighborhoods around Offutt firsthand.
The Navy’s core values of honor, courage, and commitment still guide how I do business: tell the truth, protect my clients’ interests, and finish the mission.
Built for PCS Moves To and From Offutt
I’ve helped hundreds of military families relocate to and from Offutt AFB. I hold the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification, and military moves are the core of my business, not a side specialty.
- Buying from out of state. Live video tours, detailed neighborhood guidance, and a process built for closing sight unseen when you have to.
- VA loan know-how. I write offers that compete, explain VA appraisal and inspection requirements, and connect you with lenders who close VA loans on time.
- Selling when you get orders. I handle your listing remotely so you can focus on the move.
- Keeping your home as a rental. Not ready to sell? I manage rental properties for military landlords with flat-rate monthly pricing, so your investment is covered while you’re stationed elsewhere.
- Trusted referrals. Lenders, inspectors, attorneys, and stagers I’ve vetted on real transactions.
How It Works
- Free 30-minute consultation. We talk through your orders, timeline, budget, and BAH.
- Pre-approval. I connect you with a VA-experienced lender.
- Home search. In person or by video, focused on the commute and neighborhoods that fit your family.
- Offer and negotiation. Written to win and to protect you.
- Inspection, appraisal, and closing. I manage the details, locally or remotely.
- After closing. Champions cash back, plus property management if you rent the home out later.
The Champions Program: Real Cash Back for Those Who Serve
Through my Champions Program, qualifying buyers receive 0.5% of the purchase price in cash after closing, usually within about a week. Not points, not gift cards. Cash.
| Purchase price | Your cash back |
|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,000 |
| $300,000 | $1,500 |
| $400,000 | $2,000 |
| $500,000 | $2,500 |
Who qualifies: active duty, reserves, and veterans, plus teachers, nurses and healthcare workers, and first responders.
The program works with VA, FHA, and conventional loans. It doesn’t raise your price, reduce your service, or add hidden fees. Families use it for moving expenses, closing costs, furniture, or savings. Learn more about the Champions Program.
Giving Back: 5% to Moving Veterans Forward
I give 5% of my commissions to Moving Veterans Forward, a Papillion-based nonprofit that helps formerly homeless veterans in Omaha and Council Bluffs settle into a home with furniture, appliances, and food. Founded by Army veteran Ron Hernandez in his garage, it has served more than 3,000 veterans.
When you buy or sell with me, part of your transaction helps a fellow veteran furnish a home of their own.
What Military Families Say
With over 60 five-star Google reviews, my clients say it best:
“Relocating across the country while on active duty can be stressful, but Justin made the home-buying process effortless.” — Quintenn Vedol
“Being a military family, we had to close sight unseen (nerve racking to say the least).” — Noah Christians
“As a veteran family, we especially appreciated his knowledge of the VA home-buying process.” — Karen Hughes
“He secured the house of our dreams within 24 hours of it hitting the market.” — Armand F.
“It was great to work with someone who understands the military life and the Omaha area.” — Faith Hall
“We LOVE his flat-rate monthly pricing structure!” — Brandon Jones, property management client
FAQ Answered by The Best Real Estate Agent in Omaha for Military Families
Can I buy a home near Offutt before I arrive? Yes. Many of my clients close sight unseen using live video tours, digital paperwork, and remote closing options.
Do I have to be a veteran to use the Champions Program? No. Active duty, reserves, veterans, teachers, healthcare workers, and first responders all qualify.
Does the Champions Program work with a VA loan? Yes. It works with VA, FHA, conventional, and other common loan types.
What if I get orders and want to keep my home? I can manage it as a rental for a flat monthly rate, from tenant placement through maintenance.
Do you help sellers leaving Offutt? Yes. I list and sell homes remotely so you can focus on your next duty station.
Let’s Talk About Your Move
Whether you’re PCSing to Offutt, leaving the area, or retiring in Omaha, you deserve an agent who has worn the uniform and knows this market. Book a free 30-minute consultation and we’ll map out your move.
Justin Ogburn, REALTOR®, MRP | Revel Realty
- Call or text: 402-600-3006
- Email: JustinO@RevelNE.com
- Office: 1313 Harlan Dr, Bellevue, NE 68005
- Schedule your free consultation
