Serving those who served
We're a veteran-owned brokerage built on a simple idea: the people who served deserve a real estate partner who truly has their back.
Built by veterans, for the community we know
AVRG was founded by veterans who experienced firsthand how confusing a PCS move and a VA loan can be without the right guide. We set out to build the brokerage we wished we'd had — one that speaks military, moves on military time, and treats every client like the mission.
Today we serve veterans, active-duty members, military families, first responders — and anyone who values service and straight answers — across the country.
Our Mission
To help those who served buy, sell, relocate, and invest with confidence — maximizing every benefit they've earned.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted real estate partner for America's military and first-responder communities.
Veteran Commitment
A portion of every closing supports veteran and first-responder causes in the communities we serve.
2,400+
Families served
$1.1B
In closed transactions
Central TX
Austin & surrounding
4.9/5
Average client rating
What we stand for
Integrity
We do what's right for you, every time — even when it's harder.
Service
We treat your move like the mission, with discipline and care.
Excellence
Big-brokerage technology paired with white-glove attention.
Community
We invest in the veteran and first-responder communities we serve.
The people in your corner
Veterans and military family members who know the journey because they've lived it.
Daniel Mercer
Founder & Principal Broker
U.S. Army (Ret.)
20 years in service, 12 in real estate. Built AVRG to give veterans the advocate he wished he'd had.
Renee Holloway
Director of VA Lending Partnerships
U.S. Navy Veteran
Connects clients with VA-savvy lenders and demystifies the funding process.
Marcus Bell
Head of Military Relocation
U.S. Air Force Veteran
Coordinates PCS moves nationwide, often closing remotely in record time.
Sofia Alvarez
Investment & Multifamily Lead
Military Spouse
Helps families turn their first home into a long-term wealth strategy.
A network that shows up
Buying or selling a home touches a dozen professionals. We've vetted a trusted partner network — many veteran-owned — so every hand-off is smooth and every vendor shares our standard of service.
Proudly serving those who served
Helping families across Central Texas buy, sell, and invest — with special care for the military community we come from.
Ready to begin your homeownership journey?
Book a free, no-pressure consultation. We'll map out your benefits, timeline, and next steps.