Simplifying the Relocation Process

Relocation can be a major hurdle in the hiring process. Relocating candidates may prevent you from getting the candidates you want. The FAS services can be customized to fit the exact needs and requirements of your company. Each of the services is listed below with a breakdown of initial costs and/or any flow through expenses charged by our service partners.

City Profile & Cost-of-Living Analysis : FAS produces and maintains one of the most up-to-date and extensive city cost-of-living databases in the country with over 800 US and Canadian cities profiled. Information contained includes: standard and executive cost-of-living indices, housing and rental information, weather, population, taxes, crime rates, health care, elder care, day care, education information, important phone numbers, and much more.

Home Marketing Service : FAS provides a comprehensive home marketing process that is designed to sell each employee's home at the best possible price in the shortest period of time. The hand selected real estate agent will provide a comprehensive market review, a complete marketing plan and other important information and professional support to help prepare and sell the home in the most efficient manner.

Home Finding Service : FAS has designed a home finding process that focuses on matching the employee's desired home and community characteristics with those found in the new area. Services include a special agent matching and selection process, phone counseling, personalized new area information kits, area orientation, VIP community tours, counseling and referral services for child care, elder care and spouse employment, and much more.

Special Mortgage Services : VIP access to leading national lenders ( Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, First Union and more ), exceptional customer service, a dedicated team of mortgage counselors, preferred rates, savings on closing costs, more liberal qualifying ratios, credit for accompanying spouse income, free pre-qualification letter, a quick loan decision and much more.

The FAS 'Van Line Express' Ô : A special move management program that has been engineered to reduce moving costs while improving the quality of service your employees receive. Your company will benefit from the aggressive savings and discounts negotiated with the nation's leading van lines. On all interstate moves, receive multiple estimates, savings in excess of 50% (from full tariff rates), free insurance/valuation, discounted storage services, waived peak season charges, special rates for cars and much more!

School Data: FAS has the largest database of school information with over 13,000 school districts and 80,000 schools profiled. Your employees will receive current information on 200 specific items ranging from curriculum to extra curricular activities.

Rental and Temporary Corporate Housing Assistance : FAS will deliver quality service and support for all four types of renters; apartments dwellers, those wishing to rent a house, those who want to lease with an option to buy and finally those who need short term rentals or corporate housing. FAS delivers unmatched service, price and capacity through the top rental and corporate housing providers worldwide, including Bridgestreet Accommodations and Oakwood Corporate Housing. Some rental locations may require a minimal charge for a city orientation and tour for permanent renters.

Moving Truck Rental Service : Through our annual volume of relocations, FAS has been able to negotiate a special discount with the country's leading truck rental company...Ryder. All the employee has to do is call the 800# and they will receive a 10% discount. It's that simple. The actual cost of the truck rental will be billed directly to the employee by Ryder.

Investment, Financial Planning and Insurance Counseling : During the relocation process many important financial issues surface (i.e. pension & 401(k) rollover questions, investment and insurance concerns, etc.). Our counselor's can deliver the information needed over the phone, or if preferred we can introduce the employee to a local financial planner or insurance expert.

FAS Education Library and Information Flyers : T hrough the FAS education library your employee's, human resource department, or hiring managers have instant access to a wide variety of real estate and relocation related educational material, i.e. "how-to" flyers and progress "check lists".

		Your Administrative Cost from FAS
		For ALL of the Above Services                   $0

Additional Services:

Home Buy-out Programs and Expense Tracking : To provide a full spectrum of relocation services, FAS can offer home purchase programs and complete expense tracking. Programs include amended value sales, appraised value sales, comprehensive inventory management capabilities, and much more. All programs are customized to deliver cost effective and flexible solutions for relocation needs.

		Your Administrative Cost from FAS for:
		Guaranteed buy-out program $3500
		Buyer Value Option $3000
		Expense accounting/management service $ 600 - $900

In addition to the above service charges, actual carrying costs, interest and other hard expenses shall flow through to the company via direct billing.