If you are a firefighter, EMS worker, work in law enforcement, a military member, healthcare worker, or teacher, you are eligible for the community heroes rebate program when purchasing or selling a home.
This program provides a unique opportunity for those who serve their communities to save money when buying or selling a home. Before you sign up, it’s essential to understand that ARC offers the ARC Affinity Rebate Program, which can be more beneficial than the Community Heroes Rebate Program for several reasons.
Understanding the ARC Affinity Rebate Program
First, let’s start with the ARC Affinity Rebate Program, which is a program that offers cash back to any individuals who are buying or selling a home. This program is similar to the USAA Mover’s Advantage Program, but the USAA program stipulated that participants had to be in the armed services, AND this program has since been discontinued.
ARC’s program is designed to help offset some of the costs associated with moving, including selling a current home and purchasing a new one.
To be eligible for the ARC Affinity Rebate Program, you must work with a real estate agent affiliated in the ARC Relocation network. Your agent will guide you through the process of buying or selling a home and will work with ARC to ensure you receive your rebate.
How to Sign Up for the ARC Affinity Rebate Program
To sign up for the ARC Realtor Rebate Program, simply let your real estate agent know you’re interested. They’ll cover the rest, including submitting the necessary paperwork to ARC.
Rebates for the ARC Affinity Rebate Program
The rebate amount for the ARC Affinity Rebate Program varies depending on your home’s purchase or sale price.
Typically, rebates range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. ARC and your real estate agent will determine the exact amount of your rebate.
Understanding the Community Heroes Rebate Program
Now, let’s talk about the Community Heroes Rebate Program. Similar to the USAA program, this program is limited to those serving their communities as first responders, educators, healthcare workers, and military members.
The program offers rebates when buying or selling a home, similar to the ARC Affinity Rebate Program.
How to Sign Up for the Community Heroes Rebate Program
To sign up for the Community Heroes Rebate Program, you must work with a real estate agent affiliated with ARC Relocation. Your agent will work with ARC to ensure you receive your rebate.
Rebates for the Community Heroes Rebate Program
Like the ARC Affinity Rebate Program, the rebate amount for the Community Heroes Rebate Program varies depending on your home’s purchase or sale price.
As a hero buying a home, you can receive a 20 percent commission rebate at closing. As a hero selling a home, you will receive a 20 percent discount on commission rates.
ARC Affinity Rebate Program vs Community Heroes Rebate Program
Which program is right for you? The answer depends on your circumstances.
One of the biggest advantages of the ARC Affinity Rebate Program is that it is open to anyone that is buying or selling a home, not just community heroes. Additionally, the program is available in all 50 states, whereas the Community Heroes Rebate Program is only available in select areas.
These are the pros and cons of the Community Heroes Rebate Program and the ARC Affinity Rebate Program.
Pros of the Community Heroes Rebate Program
- Generous rebates: The program offers high rebates. As a buying hero, you can receive a 20 percent rebate at closing. A selling hero can receive a 20 percent discount on commission rates.
- Designed for community heroes: Working with a real estate agent who understands community heroes’ unique needs and challenges can make the home buying or selling process smoother and more personalized.
- Opportunity to save money: With the high cost of buying or selling a home, any chance can be beneficial.
Cons of the Community Heroes Rebate Program
- Not available everywhere: The program is only available in select areas, so if you’re not in one of those areas, you won’t be able to take advantage of the program.
- Eligibility requirements: To be eligible for the program, you must be a community hero, which may exclude some individuals who would otherwise qualify for other rebate programs.
- Working with a specific real estate company: To participate in the program, you must work with a real estate agent affiliated with ARC Relocation. This limits your options for choosing a real estate agent.
Pros of the ARC Affinity Rebate Program
- High rebate guaranteed: The program offers cash back to individuals relocating for work, helping to offset some of the costs associated with moving, including selling a current home and purchasing a new one.
- Open to anyone relocating: The program is not limited to community heroes so anyone can take advantage of the program.
- Available in all 50 states: The program is available in all 50 states, making it accessible to more people.
Cons of the ARC Affinity Rebate Program
- Limited to working with ARC-affiliated real estate agents: To participate in the program, you must work with a real estate agent affiliated with ARC Relocation. This limits your options for choosing a real estate agent. However, if you have identified a potential agent to work with that isn’t part of ARC’s network, you can always approach them about it prior to working with them to see if they are open to joining.
- Not designed specifically for community heroes but for anybody looking to buy or sell a home. If you’re a community hero, you may prefer to work with a real estate agent who understands your unique needs and challenges.
Conclusion
If you’re a community hero looking to save money on your next home sale or purchase, you can benefit from using the ARC Affinity Rebate Program. With generous rebate amounts and a large network of real estate agents, it’s a great choice for anyone who is buying or selling their home.
The program offers cash back to individuals who are relocating for work and helps offset some of the costs associated with moving. Additionally, the program is available in all 50 states, making it accessible to more people.
Working with a real estate agent who is affiliated with ARC Relocation can provide you with expert guidance and support throughout the home buying or selling process. Your agent will work with ARC to ensure you receive your rebate and help make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Overall, if you’re relocating for work and looking to save money on your home sale or purchase, the ARC Affinity Rebate Program can be a good choice.
It offers cashback, is open to anyone relocating for work, is available in all 50 states, and provides expert guidance and support from an ARC-affiliated real estate agent. If you plan to sell or buy a home, ARC Relocation can help reduce the stress of your move. Contact ARC Relocation today to speak with one of our relocation experts and receive a customized quote.