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We Will Help You Move But We Hope You Stay PA | MD | DC | VA | WVA

relocation services Presented by Distinctive Relocation Department A RE/MAX Distinctive Real Estate Division

RE/MAX Distinctive 1307 Dolley Madison Blvd, Suite 100 | McLean, VA 22101 703.821.1840 | Relo@livedistinctive.com | www.remaxdistinctive.com

what we offer RE/MAX Distinctive Relocation offers a full package of services to make relocating less stressful with a more personal approach that is always flexible in dealing with our client’s needs. Our commitment is to make relocation easy and worry-free, including areas outside of just buying, selling, or renting (such as the packing up and moving). We offer comprehensive services including, but not limited to: • Buyer representation

• Renter Representation

• Seller Representation

• Property Management

At RE/MAX Distinctive Relocation, we believe

RELOCATION PROGRAM

success is driven by excellence. Our services are

Designed to ease the transition for the employees

delivered with a standard of excellence backed

and families moving to a new location:

by over 40 years of expertise and experience

• One point of contact to coordinate all services

you simply won’t find anywhere else.

• Initial attempt to contact employee within two hours of receiving referral

Whether you’re relocating across town or across

• Need analysis by phone prior to arrival

the country, you can rely on the Distinctive

• Relocation counseling

Relocation Team to help prepare the way. Our

• Qualified broker

team comprises of a professional relocation

• Selection of trained and certified Realtors

staff and selected trained agents who coordinate

• Follow up throughout entire process

the relocation services and manage all facets of the relocation process, ensuring a successful

DESTINATION RELOCATION SERVICES

delivery of services in accordance with our

Providing excellent personalized service to meet

client standards and policy.

the needs for each transferee and new hire: • Area counseling and tour

As a member of the Relocation Network,

• Selection of Realtor

RE/MAX Distinctive Relocation Department has

• Community and information package

the resources to deliver excellence wherever

• Home search

you are and wherever you are going. We’ll

• Home marketing

listen to your needs to develop a relocation plan

• Custom market analysis and pricing

specifically tailored to you.

• Select properties that meet specific needs • Top-notch technology • Monitor progress, ensure service excellence

I’m glad I was connected with RE/MAX Distinctive to help my family relocate from Virginia. The Relocation Coordinator and the Relocation Agent were very professional throughout the whole process. They rendered exceptional service, and for that, I would recommend to them anyone looking for real estate help! – Michelle B. | Alexandria, VA

BUYer REPRESENTATION • Provide full buyers packet including:

Home buying process from pre-approval to close

The emotional cycle of buying a home List of trusted lenders Preparing to purchase a home (what to think about)

• Develop destination area relocation package to include highlights of areas of serviced zip codes to include:

Entertainment Public Transportation Schools Access to major highways Social venues with online access Parks Malls Grocery Stores Movie Theaters Dry Cleaners and More!

• Showing houses within 24 hours of request or being found by agent • Provide an after renovation value (if upgrades are needed, what would the value be after renovations) • Provide comprehensive real estate analysis • Guidance/preparation from contract to close, including scheduling of all necessary inspections • Use of software to find, book, and manage any renovation/construction project • Provide post-closing packet that includes a list of preferred vendors & services – handymen, cleaners, repair persons, landscaping, electricians, landscapers, audio/visual, home security, etc. • Moving management strategy

Timelines and pricing Provide competitive bids of moving companies Help unpack and organize new home • Progress/property reports created for office and company

We called RE/MAX Distinctive to help us relocate to the DC Metro area. Our agent was very knowledgeable of the area, provided excellent service, and leveraged the company’s technology to help us find the home that our family needed. The team went above and beyond what we expected and took that extra step to make us feel that they understood what we were going through and wanted this to be the best experience we ever had. Exceptional customer service! – Dana A. | Arlington, VA

seller REPRESENTATION • Provide listing packet to include:

• Layout strategy

Road map – Timeline, financial projection Marketing Approach Listing Agreement

Schedule consultant to discuss staging

• Determine an accurate list price:

Gather data on comparable properties in the area

Provide a comprehensive real estate analysis Provide an after renovation value if renovations/upgrades are needed

• Pre-market maintenance, repairs, and renovations

Provide insight on any service or renovations that could help with the sale

Use of software to find, book, and manage any renovation/construction project

Provide multiple vendors/contractors to

receive multiple proposals on the projects

and layout for marketing photos and marketing events

• Create marketing material

Mailers Online presence

(social media, public real estate sites)

Extensive marketing to the community and fellow agents such as broker's opens and open houses

• Guide all negotiations from contract to close • Moving management strategy

Timelines and pricing Provide competitive bids of moving companies Help pack to unpack and organize new home • Progress/property reports created for office and company

renter REPRESENTATION • Develop destination area relocation packages that feature highlights of serviced zip codes, including:

Entertainment Public Transportation Schools Access to major highways Social venues with online access Parks Malls Grocery Stores Movie Theaters Dry Cleaners and More!

• Provide information on routes to work based on location (could help narrow down preference based on route) • Comp analysis • Showing rentals within 24 hours of request or being found by agent • Guidance from screening to move in • Progress/property reports created for office and company

landlord REPRESENTATION and property management

• Evaluate property • Determine accurate rental rate • Market property for rent:

Online presence

(social media, public real estate sites)

• Complete thorough screening and selection of applicants • Draw up all documents, including lease and addendums • Oversee tenant move-in

• Pre-market maintenance, repairs, and remodeling:

Provide network of licensed general contractors

Collect quotes and proposal for any

work that may need to be completed

Oversee maintenance and projects Perform scheduled inspections • Receive all calls and requests from tenants • Oversee rent collection process • Progress/property reports created for office and company

Using RE/MAX Distinctive for Relocation Services was the best decision we made for our company and employees. The Distinctive Relocation Department eliminates all the worries that may arise from a move by providing proven, excellent service to their clients. – Matt J. | Washington, DC

moving/pre-listing services • Decluttering

• Concierge services

Help the client go through their belongings

Inventories and appraisals of collections,

to determine what to keep and move, what to donate or consign, and what is trash

Remove unwanted items and/or coordinate with our vetted vendors to remove items

• Home prep

Help get the home ready to be sold Minor repairs and updates can be completed • Staging

The client’s furnishings can be used, along

with additional pieces, to update the house and make it more appealing to today’s buyers

Coordinate the storage of client’s items that are not being used to make the house look larger

• Move management

Pack, unpack, and settle the client into their new home

Arrange long distance moves and work with qualified companies as needed

high value items, and everyday items

Floor plan design using existing belongings and suggestions for new items

Shopping services for furniture, rugs, artwork Purchase and implement specific organizational storage and closet systems

Forward mail from old address to new one Arrange art installers Arrange for furniture to be cleaned, refinished, or reupholstered

Arrange for rugs and carpets to be cleaned Arrange house and window cleaning services • Local area services – map of local area (schools, daycare, hospital, DMV, parks & rec) • Transfer and setup media (phone, tv, internet, home security) • Transfer utilities (electric, gas, water, trash)

• Workspace organization