Alex the Military Realtor · Dickson Realty
I help veterans, military families and VA buyers buy and sell homes in Reno, Sparks and across Northern Nevada, from PCS relocations to first homes. With 9 years of U.S. Air Force service, I plan your move around your orders and your family.
Not military? All buyers and sellers are welcome.
9 yrs
USAF Service
$0
Down with VA
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How Can I Help?
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A minute on this form and I’ll personally reach out today with next steps built around your timeline, whether that’s a report date, a lease ending or a job start.
Tell Alex a little about your plans. He responds the same day.
Military & VA Buyers
Guides and services for the military community in Reno, Sparks and Northern Nevada. See also working with a Realtor as a veteran and the PCS relocation timeline.
$0 Down · No PMI
Use the benefit you earned well: entitlement, funding fee, VA appraisal, seller concessions and VA offers that compete.
VA buyer guide →Active Duty · Guard · Reserve
PCS timelines, BAH budgeting, duty-station commutes, and selling or renting when you get orders out.
Military families →Navy · TOPGUN · NAWDC
Fallon vs. Fernley vs. Reno: commute times, home prices, BAH and on-base vs. off-base housing, explained by a local.
NAS Fallon guide →Selling on Orders
Leaving Northern Nevada? Get a free home value and a plan to sell or rent on your timeline, even after you have moved.
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Meet Your Realtor
I’m Alex Baltensberger, a Realtor with Dickson Realty and a Staff Sergeant with 9 years of U.S. Air Force service: 4 years active duty and 5 in the Reserve, maintaining the B-1 Lancer, the A-10 Warthog and the F-35.
That means I understand short-notice orders, house hunting from a thousand miles away, and the pressure of getting your family settled before your report date. I bring the same flight-line discipline to your transaction: clear communication, no missed deadlines, and straight answers.
Why a Military Realtor
You have a hard deadline, you are often buying sight unseen, and you may be using a loan many agents rarely handle. Here’s what changes when your agent understands military life.
Your timeline starts with your orders. Every step, from pre-approval to closing, is scheduled back from the day you need keys.
Live video tours, e-signatures and remote closings mean you can buy in Reno or Fallon while you are still stationed across the country or overseas.
Alex spots minimum property requirement issues before you make an offer, so there are no surprises when the VA appraiser shows up.
Reno ANG Base, NAS Fallon and the Reno VA Medical Center: which neighborhoods make sense for each, and what the drive really looks like.
A VA-experienced lender, inspectors and title partners who move fast, so PCS timelines do not slip.
Moving out of Nevada? Alex connects you with a vetted agent in your next state through Dickson Realty’s global network.
How It Works
Many VA purchases close in roughly 30 to 45 days once under contract; your lender and contract set the actual timeline.
Report date, base, budget, must-haves. We build your plan in 20 minutes.
Your lender reviews your Certificate of Eligibility, entitlement and budget and issues a pre-approval letter.
Shortlist neighborhoods by commute and schools, then tour live, even from overseas.
A VA offer positioned to compete, with the inspection and VA appraisal coordinated for you.
Sign remotely if needed. Keys ready when your family arrives.
Areas Served
Based at Dickson Realty in South Reno, I help buyers and sellers across Washoe County and the I-80 corridor, from the Reno Air National Guard Base to Naval Air Station Fallon. Compare areas in the Reno and Sparks neighborhood guide or read about buying in Sparks.
Your Team
I work hand in hand with Drake Riley of Omega Mortgage Group, so your VA pre-approval, offer and closing move as one.
REALTOR® · Your Agent
Dickson Realty · NV License S.0203779
Alex has spent 9 years serving in the U.S. Air Force, 4 on active duty and 5 in the Reserve, maintaining the B-1 Lancer, A-10 Warthog and F-35. He brings that same discipline, preparation and follow-through to every client. He knows the VA loan process inside and out and explains it in plain English.
Loan Officer · Lending Partner
Omega Mortgage Group · NMLS 1419398
Drake is committed to client education first. He believes a well-informed buyer is an empowered buyer. With years of purchase-loan experience, he makes sure every client understands exactly what they’re financing and why, before they sign anything.
Civilian Buyers & Sellers
I built my business serving those who served, and every client gets that same standard. First-time buyers, move-up families, people relocating to Reno and sellers across Sparks and Northern Nevada all get a clear plan and an agent who picks up the phone.
Common Questions
A military Realtor understands the things a typical agent learns on the fly: PCS report dates, BAH, VA appraisal requirements, buying from out of state, and closing while you are still at your current duty station. Alex has 9 years of U.S. Air Force service, so he plans your purchase or sale around your orders, not the other way around.
Yes. Eligible active duty service members, veterans, Guard and Reserve members, and some surviving spouses can buy a primary residence in Reno, Sparks, Fallon or anywhere in Northern Nevada with no down payment and no monthly PMI. Veterans with full entitlement have no VA loan limit. Your lender confirms eligibility and approval; Alex coordinates with a VA-experienced loan officer so your pre-approval is ready before you start touring.
It depends on your commute tolerance, budget and lifestyle. Fallon keeps you minutes from the gate with the lowest prices. Fernley is roughly 30 to 40 minutes from base with newer subdivisions. Reno and Sparks (especially Spanish Springs) are about an hour away but offer the most shopping, healthcare, schools and jobs for spouses. Alex covers all three and will lay out the trade-offs honestly.
Yes. Alex works with out-of-state buyers using live video tours, electronic signatures and mobile notaries, so you can go under contract, and often close, before your report date. VA loans generally require you to move in within a reasonable time (usually about 60 days), which your lender will confirm.
They do when the offer is written and positioned correctly. Alex explains the VA appraisal and minimum property requirements to the listing agent up front, structures terms to stay competitive, and keeps the timeline tight so a VA offer looks as strong as a conventional one.
Yes. Alex can sell your Northern Nevada home, even after you have left, and connect you with a vetted Realtor in your next state through Dickson Realty’s membership in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.
No. Military families are Alex’s specialty, but he helps every buyer and seller in Reno and Northern Nevada with the same discipline and attention: first-time buyers, move-up families, investors and sellers.
Call or text Alex for a free, no-pressure strategy call. Same-day response, 7 days a week.
