When orders come, the clock starts. I help military families buy, sell and settle in around Fairchild Air Force Base and across the Inland Northwest, on your timeline and often from a distance.
I’m Chelsea McFarland, a Military Relocation Professional (MRP) and co-founder of the McFarland Prey Real Estate Team. I know the VA loan process, how to buy a home you may only see on video, and which neighborhoods make the drive to base easy.
Military Relocation Professional (MRP) · Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) · Certified Probate Specialist (CPS)
Chelsea’s individual closed sales from MLS records as of November 2026.
Whether you’re arriving, leaving or putting down roots for good, you’ll have one person handling the house side so you can focus on everything else.
Find the right home and neighborhood before your report date, even if you’re still across the country or overseas.
Sell your home after you’ve already left, with local vendors I trust and regular photo and video updates.
Staying in the Inland Northwest for good? I’ll help you use your VA benefits to find a place that fits the next chapter.
Room for the kids, a yard for the dog, or acreage with a shop. We’ll find the right fit for your family and budget.
Every PCS is different, but most moves follow the same path. I’ll keep things moving and keep you updated, wherever you are.
By phone or video, we talk through your orders, timeline, budget and what matters most in your next home. There’s no cost and no obligation.
I’ll connect you with lenders who work with VA loans every day, so you know your numbers before you start shopping.
Live video showings and neighborhood drive-throughs let you see homes and areas without flying in.
I write strong offers that work with VA financing and stay on top of the appraisal, inspection and repair requests.
Most paperwork can be signed electronically, and I’ll coordinate keys so your home is ready when you arrive.
A few words from clients who moved with orders or bought with VA benefits.
“Chelsea was awesome! She made buying a new home easy especially since we were in the process of leaving and selling our California home… Houses that fit our wishes were scheduled quickly for video viewing. She provided us with the most knowledgeable suggestions on how to make our offer stand out because we were using our VA Loan benefits… Without her fast-acting abilities and knowledge we still might be looking for a house.”
“I called Chelsea because I was so frustrated with realtors that I was considering getting my realtors license… Thank God I didn’t, she’s an amazing realtor! She’s low pressure, efficient, knowledgeable and most importantly a shrewd negotiator with strong connections. Go with Chelsea!”
“You won’t regret picking Chelsea as your realtor! It was a painless experience selling my home with her.”
A PCS comes with a long to-do list. Here’s the house-related part I can manage for you.
Yes. Many of my military buyers tour by live video, review inspection reports remotely and sign electronically. Some see their home in person for the first time when they pick up the keys. Your lender can explain the VA occupancy rules for your situation.
All the time. VA loans have their own appraisal standards, so I help you write offers that work with VA financing and flag possible issues early, especially on rural homes with wells and septic systems.
Airway Heights sits right next to base. Medical Lake, Cheney and many Spokane neighborhoods are an easy drive, and North Idaho is a longer commute that some families are happy to make.
Yes. I can coordinate cleaning, repairs, photography and showings locally and send you photo and video updates along the way. Most of the paperwork can be signed electronically.
It depends on your plans, the market and your numbers. I can show you what your home would likely sell for and what it could rent for, so you can weigh both options with your tax advisor.
As soon as you can. Even a quick call a few months out helps us map out timing for selling, buying, financing and your move dates, so nothing gets rushed at the end.
It depends on your family, your budget and how long you expect to be here. I can show you what you could buy in the areas you’re considering, so you can compare that with base housing.
In many cases, yes. VA loan benefits can often be used again, even if you’ve used them before. Your lender can check your eligibility and walk you through your options.
Yes. I’m licensed in both Washington and Idaho, so I can help whether you land in Spokane County or in Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls and the rest of North Idaho.
Nothing. A first conversation is free, with no obligation, whether your move is next month or next year.
This page is general information, not legal, tax or lending advice. Please check with your lender or advisor about your situation.
Some families want to be minutes from the gate, others want space and a little more drive. Here’s where I see military families settle most.
Right next to base, with newer neighborhoods and an easy commute.
Explore Airway Heights →A small-town feel with lakes, parks and a close-knit community.
Explore Medical Lake →A college town with its own downtown, home to Eastern Washington University.
Explore Cheney →City neighborhoods with parks, shopping, dining and plenty of home styles to choose from.
Explore Spokane →Room to spread out, with acreage, wooded lots and Lake Spokane nearby.
Explore Nine Mile Falls →Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls, for those who don’t mind a longer drive.
Explore Coeur d’Alene →A few places to start as you plan your move.
Call, text or email me with your timeline and I’ll help you map out your move. Thank you for your service.
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