Your orders came.
We've got
the rest.
PCS moves are stressful enough. Elevate PCS connects military families with vetted local agents near every major U.S. installation — for free. It starts with one conversation with Col. (Ret.) Mike Kersten.
Simple. Personal.
Built for how you move.
Connect With Mike
Fill out the short form below or reach out directly. Tell us where you're headed and when your orders hit. No obligation — just a conversation.
Talk It Through
Col. (Ret.) Kersten gets on a call with you personally. 32 years of service, 11 PCS moves. He'll help you think through buying, selling, renting — or all three.
Meet Your Agent
Mike connects you with a vetted, military-ready agent near your gaining installation — someone who knows BAH, the base, and what military families actually need.
Military people.
Working for
military people.
Colonel (Ret.) · USAF, Ret. · 32 Years · 11 PCS Moves · MRP · Alpha Realty · Springfield, MO
Mike Kersten spent 32 years in the United States Air Force — six as an enlisted Airman, 26 as a commissioned officer. He retired in 2026 as a Colonel (Ret.) after serving as a Medical Service Corps Officer and Hospital Administrator.
His career took his family across 3 continents — Japan, Germany, Turkey, Alaska, and throughout the U.S. They made 11 PCS moves. Like most military families, they started out renting. That changed in 2003 at Eglin Air Force Base, when a Realtor friend showed them how to build wealth instead of just paying rent.
"It never hurts to ask questions and seek advice. When you work with Elevate PCS, you have someone in your corner who genuinely understands the journey."
— Col. (Ret.) Mike Kersten, FounderReal families.
Real moves.
The process was easy and I was hooked up with an agent familiar with both the area and familiar with the military which made the whole home buying process easier. So I appreciate the referral.
Agents near every
major U.S. installation.
Whether you're heading to the Pacific Northwest, the Gulf Coast, or anywhere in between — Elevate PCS has a vetted, military-ready agent near your next base.
Every agent holds Military Relocation Professional certification. They know VA loans, BAH, and what military families actually need.
Mike doesn't just hand you a name. Every referral is a relationship he stands behind personally.
You pay nothing. The agent compensates Elevate PCS through a referral arrangement — your cost is always zero.
Know before you move.
Whether you're 90 days out or just got orders this morning — these are the things every military family needs to understand before their next PCS.
PCS Timeline
90-day countdown. What to do each month from orders to move-in — selling, buying, pre-approval, out-processing.
VA Loan Guide
$0 down. No PMI. Most service members qualify and never use it. Learn how the VA loan benefit works for you.
BAH Explained
Your Basic Allowance for Housing can cover a mortgage — not just rent. Here's how to calculate it and put it to work.
Moving Benefits
PPM, DLA, TLE, mileage reimbursement — your full military moving entitlements explained in plain English.
School Transitions
Moving with kids? Interstate Compact, enrollment timelines, and what to ask every school district before you arrive.
Free PCS Handbook
The full guide — timelines, checklists, worksheets, and resources. Free for every military family.
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This service is completely free to military families. Always.
Tell us where you're headed and when your orders hit. Mike will reach out personally — not a form letter, not a sales funnel.
Mike or his team reaches out within 1 business day
Quick conversation about your orders, timeline, and situation
Mike personally connects you with a vetted agent near your gaining installation
You receive your free PCS Handbook — everything you need in one place
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