Military & Veterans

I’m John Reuter — Air Force veteran, Wisconsin realtor, and veteran advocate. I fight for Wisconsin veterans and their families to ensure you receive every VA loan and benefit you’ve earned.

About Us

Military service brings unique challenges — deployments, relocations, and sacrifice. Reward Our Heroes™ was created to ensure service members and veterans secure every homeownership benefit they’ve earned.
As an Air Force veteran who has lived the same life, I know the stress military families face. From moving across the country to balancing service with family, you deserve someone who understands when it’s time to build stability at home.
Reward Our Heroes™ is Wisconsin-based and veteran-owned, built to honor that commitment. From VA loan expertise to commission rebates, scholarships, and housing grants, we make sure military families maximize every benefit they’ve earned.
Whether active duty, Guard, Reserve, or veteran, you’ve served our country. At Reward Our Heroes™, our mission is simple: to serve you — with savings, resources, and lifetime support tailored to your needs.

Program Highlights

Home Savings Program

Military members and veterans save thousands through the Reward Our Heroes™ Home Savings Program. Savings come from commission rebates, lender credits, and reduced fees. Whether you’re active duty, Guard/Reserve, or a veteran using a VA loan, our program ensures you get the maximum benefit.

Recognition

Service members and veterans are honored through the Wisconsin Hero of the Month and Hero of the Year Awards, part of Reward Our Heroes™ recognition efforts. These programs celebrate dedication, sacrifice, and the impact of heroes across our communities.

Lifetime Support

The Reward Our Heroes™ Lifetime Support program ensures veterans and military families continue receiving resources long after closing on a home. From VA loan education to workshops, recognition programs, and community events, our support extends far beyond the home purchase process.

Scholarship Program

Through the Reward Our Heroes™ Scholarship Program, we support military families and veterans with educational opportunities across Wisconsin. This includes veteran scholarships, military family scholarships, and scholarships for children of service members.

Grant Program

The Reward Our Heroes™ Grant Program provides home repair, modification, and financial assistance grants for veterans and military families. These grants are especially helpful for veterans with service-connected disabilities or families facing unexpected housing expenses.

How It Works

Connect

Work with Reward Our Heroes™ partners who understand the unique needs of military and veteran homebuyers.

Unlock Savings

 Military and veterans save an average of $4,200 through the Home Savings Program.
  • Commission rebates, lender credits, reduced fees
  • Appraisal Repair Protection Program™ — if a VA or FHA appraisal calls for repairs, we cover costs up to $2,000 to keep your purchase on track

Stack Your Benefits

Combine savings with other benefits designed for military and veterans:
  • Military scholarships and scholarships for children of veterans
  • Veteran home grants for modifications, financial assistance, and repairs
  • Programs available for active duty, Guard/Reserve, and retired service members

Ongoing Support

Your support doesn’t end at closing — it’s just beginning.
  • Hero of the Month and Hero of the Year Awards
  • Access to VA loan workshops, veteran-focused events, and community programs
  • Continued opportunities through scholarships and grants

Celebrating Wisconsin’s Heroes of the Month

Every month, Reward Our Heroes™ recognizes a firefighter, teacher, veteran, police officer, or medical professional who goes above and beyond.

What Wisconsin Veterans Say

 Army Veteran
Army Veteran
Madison
"John walked me through the VA loan process and found programs I didn't know existed. Saved me over $5,000."
Navy Veteran
Navy Veteran
Waunakee
"Straight shooter. No fluff. Just made sure I got every benefit I earned."
Marine Veteran
Marine Veteran
Sun Prairie
"Finally someone who spoke my language and understood VA requirements. Smoothest home purchase I've ever had."

Frequently Asked Questions

On average, military families and veterans save about $4,200 through the Reward Our Heroes™ Home Savings Program. Savings come from commission rebates, lender credits, and reduced fees.

Yes. Active duty, Guard, and Reserve members, as well as veterans, all qualify for our savings programs in Wisconsin.

Absolutely. Our program is designed to work with VA loans and helps you maximize every benefit you’ve earned.

If a VA or FHA appraisal requires repairs, we cover costs up to $2,000 to keep your purchase on track.

Yes. Our trusted local partners provide the commission rebates, lender credits, and savings that make this program possible.

Veterans can access commission rebates, lender credits, appraisal repair protection, and additional support designed to reduce home buying and selling costs.

Veteran grants can help with home modifications, repairs, and financial assistance for unexpected expenses — especially for veterans with service-connected disabilities.

Yes. In addition to savings, we offer scholarships for veterans, military spouses, and children of service members across Wisconsin.

Yes. Even if you’ve used your VA loan before, you still qualify for our commission rebates, lender credits, and other savings programs in Wisconsin

Reward Our Heroes™ helps veterans save when both buying and selling a home in Wisconsin. On the buying side, you can access commission rebates, lender credits, inspection discounts, and appraisal repair protection. On the selling side, veterans receive discounted real estate commissions, home repair discounts, and title discounts — often saving thousands at closing.

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