More Questions and Answers

Who qualifies as a hero?

  
Qualifying heroes include, but are not limited to:

Current and former firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, law enforcement, and all other first responders.

All ranks of active military, reserves, and veterans of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

All nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.

Pre-K, elementary, secondary, and post-secondary educators, teachers, professors, and education administrative staff.

    What can a hero typically save? 

On average, heroes save $3,000 when they buy or sell a home with Homes for Heroes, or an average of $6,000 when they do both! When a hero works with our real estate specialist, they will save an average of $2,300 per purchase or sale of a home. Additionally, heroes working with our mortgage, title, and inspection specialists save:

$500 on lender fees

$150 on title service

$50 on a home inspection

What if I am already working with an agent or loan officer?

 
If you are currently represented by a real estate agent or loan officer and they are interested in learning more about how they can help you save more money, please have them contact us. We’ll explain who we are and how they can help you save money through Homes for Heroes.

   
What if I’m not ready to buy, sell, or refinance?

 
If you’re not ready, that’s OK. It’s still a good idea to speak to a real estate specialist if you’re simply thinking about it. We can still provide good insight on preparation and steps to take before you even begin the buying, selling, or refinancing process. Register online to speak with our local real estate or mortgage specialist in your area to learn more, or contact us for more information.

  
Where is your list of lenders also in the program?

 
When you register with us, a member of our team will contact you to determine where you are in the process and how to best serve you. When you’re ready to take the next step, our team will connect you with our local real estate and/or mortgage specialist(s), based upon your location and what you’re looking to accomplish.

  
When will someone contact me?

 
After you register online, a member from our team team will contact you. If for some reason you do not hear from someone within 24 hours, please call our Louisville office at (502) 806-3948 or our Elizabethtown office at (270) 806-3948 so we can assist you. When you speak with our team member, they will help to determine where you are in the process, and when you’re ready, they will connect you with our local real estate and/or mortgage specialists.

   
Is Homes for Heroes for-profit or nonprofit?

  
Homes for Heroes, Inc., is a for-profit cause-related company that fuels a “Circle of Giving” by providing real estate services and Hero Rewards savings to our nation’s heroes. This enables Homes for Heroes, Inc., to donate a portion of its earnings to the Homes for Heroes Foundation, a charitable nonprofit that helps heroes in need as it pertains to housing or emergency financial assistance.

  
How does the Homes for Heroes Foundation work?

 
The Homes for Heroes Foundation is a nonprofit private charitable foundation that awards hero grants to local nonprofit charities who serve our heroes in need as it pertains to housing or emergency financial assistance. When heroes buy or sell a home using Homes for Heroes, Inc., they are helping heroes in need because Homes for Heroes, Inc., donates a portion of its earnings to the foundation.

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