What Is the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Designation — and Why It Matters When You're Buying or Selling a Home?

What Is the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Designation — and Why It Matters When You're Buying or Selling a Home?

What is the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) designation, and why should you work with an agent who holds it when you're relocating to or from Northeast Florida?

Short Answer:
The MRP designation trains real estate professionals to understand the unique challenges military families face during relocation — from PCS orders and tight timelines to VA loan requirements and cross-country moves. Working with an MRP-certified agent can make your move smoother, faster, and far less stressful.

What Exactly Is the MRP Designation?

Here’s the deal. The Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification is a specialized training program created by the National Association of REALTORS®.

It focuses on helping real estate agents better serve:

  • Active-duty service members

  • Veterans

  • Reserve and Guard members

  • Military families navigating relocations

The training covers things like:

  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) timelines and processes

  • How military orders impact buying and selling

  • VA loan basics — and the nuances most agents don’t know

  • How BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) plays into affordability

  • Strategies for buying from a distance or sight-unseen

  • Power-of-attorney situations for deployed service members

It’s not just “extra knowledge” — it’s practical, boots-on-the-ground training designed to help military families make confident decisions.

Why Work With an Agent Who Holds the MRP Certification?

Military moves aren’t like civilian moves. You know that. The timelines are tighter, the stress points are higher, and the logistics can feel like a full-time job.

That’s where an MRP-certified agent steps in.

1. They Understand Military Timelines

Orders don’t wait — and your real estate agent shouldn’t either. MRPs are taught how to move fast, anticipate requirements, and keep things on track even when the timeline feels impossible.

2. They’re Trained in VA Loan Complexity

VA loans are powerful tools… but they’re misunderstood by a lot of agents.
An MRP agent knows:

  • VA appraisal requirements

  • Minimum property standards

  • Funding fee details

  • The do’s and don’ts of VA eligibility

  • Strategies to make VA offers competitive

That knowledge alone can save you time, money, and frustration.

3. They Know How to Handle Distance and Deployment

PCS across the country?
Buying from overseas?
Only one spouse available for showings?
MRPs are trained for all of it — and they’re skilled at video tours, remote offers, and managing communication around duty schedules.

4. They Advocate for Your Benefits and Your Best Interests

Military buyers and sellers have specific protections and opportunities. An MRP’s entire role is to help you leverage every advantage available to you.

Meet Tony Carrico — CrossView Realty’s Military Relocation Professional

At CrossView Realty, we’re proud to have Tony Carrico as our in-house MRP-certified agent.

You can reach Tony directly at:
📧 tony.carrico@crossviewrealty.com
📞 (325) 320-1456
👤 https://www.crossviewrealty.com/team/tony-carrico

Tony brings not just the MRP training — but also real-life experience and an authentic understanding of the challenges military families face. He knows how it feels to receive new orders, uproot your home, coordinate housing long-distance, and juggle everything that comes with service life.

Tony specializes in helping service members moving to or from:

  • NAS Jacksonville

  • NS Mayport

  • Camp Blanding

  • Nearby Guard and Reserve installations

  • And the many veterans choosing Jacksonville or St. Johns County as their next chapter

His goal is simple: Make your transition easier, clearer, and as stress-free as possible.

Why Military Families Choose Northeast Florida

A quick note — Northeast Florida is one of the most military-friendly regions in the state, with access to:

  • Major military installations

  • Strong veteran communities

  • A wide variety of neighborhoods in every price range

  • Homes that work well with VA lending

  • Easy commute corridors to NAS Jax and Mayport

When you pair that with an MRP-certified agent, your relocation starts feeling a lot more manageable.

Final Takeaway

If you’re an active-duty service member, veteran, or military family moving in or out of Northeast Florida, working with an MRP-certified agent gives you clarity, confidence, and an advocate who understands your unique needs.

And at CrossView Realty, that agent is Tony Carrico — backed by a brokerage that’s committed to serving you with honesty, clarity, and zero pressure.

Need Military-Focused Real Estate Support?

If you're preparing for a PCS, navigating a VA loan, or relocating to or from Northeast Florida, we’re here to help.

📞 (325) 320-1456
📧 tony.carrico@crossviewrealty.com
👤 https://www.crossviewrealty.com/team/tony-carrico

We’d be honored to walk through this next step with you.