Your Wingman for Your PCS to San Antonio
Moving orders in hand? Don’t navigate the Alamo City housing market alone. I’m Orlando Duarte—a 12-year U.S. Air Force veteran who has lived in San Antonio for 13 years. From sight-unseen virtual walkthroughs to 100% VA financing mastery, I’ve got your six.
Orlando Duarte, REALTOR®
TX License #832433 • Real Broker LLC
USAF Veteran
12 Years of Honorable Active Service
VA Loan Expert
$0 Down, No PMI & COE Maximization
JBSA Specialist
Lackland • Randolph • Fort Sam • Bullis
How I Help Military Buyers & Sellers
Whether you're 6 months out from report date or needing a rapid turnaround sale before moving out-of-state, here is how we conquer the mission together.
Buying with a VA Loan
Put your earned benefit to work. Benefit from $0 down payment, no private mortgage insurance (PMI), competitive interest rates, and disabled veteran property tax exemptions.
Selling Before You PCS
PCS orders come with firm report dates. I deliver high-impact digital marketing, accurate pricing strategy, and coordinate remote closings so you can depart on schedule without double mortgages.
Virtual Home Buying
Can’t take house-hunting leave to Texas? No problem. I conduct uncensored 4K video walkthroughs, inspect neighborhood traffic, test water pressure, and review commute bottlenecks for you.
Rent vs. Buy Guidance
Honest, numbers-based analysis comparing on-base housing, local rental inflation, and equity building with your BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing). Never pressured into buying if renting fits your tour better.
Featured San Antonio Listings
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Listings sourced from the San Antonio Board of REALTORS® MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Trusted by Military Families Across JBSA
Hear from fellow servicemembers who transitioned seamlessly to San Antonio with Orlando Duarte.
"Orlando made our PCS from Kadena AB to Lackland stress-free. We bought our home 100% virtually. He inspected the crawl space, roof line, and even took video of the rush-hour drive to Luke East gate. Can't recommend him enough!"
TSgt Marcus & Elena R.
USAF • Relocated to Alamo Ranch (Lackland AFB)
"Having an Air Force veteran as our REALTOR® meant he understood our tight RNLTD timeline immediately. His VA loan knowledge saved us thousands on lender concessions in Schertz. Orlando truly earned the title 'The PCS Wingman.'"
Capt. David M.
AETC Instructor Pilot • Randolph AFB
"When my residency orders came for Brooke Army Medical Center, we had under 60 days to close. Orlando negotiated repairs, connected us with a top VA appraiser-friendly lender, and gave us the keys on day one."
Major Sarah K., MD
U.S. Army Medical Corps • Fort Sam Houston / BAMC
Relocating to San Antonio? Get the Ultimate PCS Playbook
Curated by Orlando Duarte with 13 years of on-the-ground Alamo City experience. What's inside:
- Gate-by-gate commute cheat sheets for Lackland, Randolph, Fort Sam & Bullis.
- Top school districts (NISD, NEISD, SCUCISD, Boerne ISD) ranked by military parent feedback.
- How to avoid common San Antonio foundation and HOA restrictions before making an offer.
- Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax relief charts and eligibility instructions.
Let's Talk About Your Move
Reach out to Orlando Duarte directly to receive the San Antonio Military Relocation Guide and map out your PCS strategy — no forms, no spam, just a real conversation with a veteran wingman.