Relocation Services
Simplifying the Relocation Process
Quite often in the recruitment process, relocation becomes a major stumbling block. The expense and stress of relocating sometimes mean you don't always get the people you want. To reduce the problems associated with relocating candidates, MRI has developed a comprehensive menu of value-added relocation services that serves both the candidates and our clients.
- Cost-of-Living Analysis/City Profile. MRI profiles more that 700 U.S. and Canadian cities to determine the net effect relocation has on an employee's income. Profile information includes: cost-of -living indices, housing and rental information, weather, population, taxes, crime rates, health care, elder care, day care, education information and much more.
- Home Marketing. To help sell a new employee's home as quickly as possible, MRI home marketing service accurately matches and selects top real estate agents to work with each employee. Agents provide a comprehensive market review, a complete marketing plan and other professional information and support to sell homes in the most efficient manner.
- Home Finding. This service focuses on matching the new employee's desired home and community characteristics with those in the new area. Elements include; phone counseling, personalized area information kits, area orientation, VIP community tours, counseling and referral services for child care, elder care and spousal employment.
- Special Mortgage Services. Employees receive special VIP access to leading national lenders, a dedicated team of mortgage counselors, preferred rates, saving on closing costs, more liberal qualifying ratios, credit for accompanying spouse income, free pre-qualification letter and a quick loan decision.
- Reduced Moving Costs. Through a special move-management program, clients benefit from special savings and discounts negotiated with the country's leading van lines. These include more than a 50% reduction (from full tariff rates) on all interstate moves, free insurance/valuation, discounted storage services, waived peak season charges and special rates for cars.
- Home Buy-out Programs/Expense Tracking. MRI offers a complete menu of closing services, including a guaranteed purchase offer, amended value sale and buyer value option. In addition, this service manages the expense payout and reimbursement function, including report auditing, data entry, payroll department interface and more. Nominal fees are charged for theses services.
- Other Services. In addition to the above, the following services are also offered at no cost to the client or candidate: address change notification; assistance in finding temporary corporate housing or home rentals; investment, financial planning and insurance counseling and an educational library.