Relocating to Raleigh > Corporate Relocation
Many people move to Raleigh, Durham and RTP because an employer recruited or transferred them. If your move comes with relocation benefits, the rules of your package can affect which agent you use, how your home sale back home is handled and which costs are reimbursed. Getting this right at the start can save real money.
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| Benefit type | How it usually works | What to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Lump sum | Your employer pays a set amount and you manage the move yourself. | It may be taxable income. Track your costs so you know what you are spending. |
| Managed relocation | A relocation management company coordinates your move for the employer. | You may need to use an agent approved by the relocation company to keep certain benefits. Ask before you call any agent. |
| Home sale assistance | Help selling your current home, sometimes including a buyout option. | Programs have specific steps, such as required marketing periods. Do not sign a listing agreement until you understand them. |
| Temporary housing | Short-term housing while you look or wait to close. | Know how many days are covered and when the clock starts. |
| House-hunting trip | Paid travel to tour homes. | Make it count by narrowing your list beforehand. See buying from out of state. |
Scott Hoffman is a Certified Relocation Agent through Global Relocation Training Services and works with the Keller Williams Relocation Department, which coordinates with relocation management companies and employer programs. In practice, that means:
Start with where you will report each day and how often. Our commute and job centers guide explains how the highways connect each campus, our Town Matchmaker groups towns by distance to each job center, and our town comparison shows home prices and housing types by town.
If you were referred by your employer's relocation company, mention it when you reach out so we can coordinate correctly.
Looking for the perfect place to call home in the Raleigh area? Check here first for information and homes for sale in these popular neighborhoods: Preston, Brier Creek, Heritage and Hasentree.