NORTHBROOK, Ill. (May 18, 2009) - Whether you're relocating to land a job or take a new opportunity with your current employer, the process of tackling another post and moving to a different town and new home cranks up the pressure. Fortunately, relocation services can make this transition smoother. 

"Many companies provide comprehensive relocation services with a full service real estate brokerage to accommodate the special needs of an associate transfer. It can be a one-stop-shop for real estate advice, lending help, even recommendations on home services like a local plumber or painter," said Fran Broude, president and COO of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage "In today's volatile market, it's important to have a real estate expert on your side."

Whether you're moving across town or across the country, consider these points:

• Consider using home selling services. Sometimes companies will assume responsibility for the sale of the home if it is not sold within a set period of time. However, there can be advantages to selling the home before the deadline. Brokerages such as Coldwell Banker provide detailed profiles of its Realtors online and will note specially trained relocation agents.
• Organize your finances: Relocation programs vary company to company so understand up front if yours offers a full or limited service package, or any assistance at all. But even if your company isn't offering support, call your local real estate brokerage and ask for the relocation department. Companies like Coldwell Banker will give you a starter packet and recommend resources.

• Time is of the essence.  Your relocation counselor can quickly prepare information to get you informed on your new community, but bring your camera, take video and write down notes to keep tabs on your search.  Keep in mind that even if you find a home right away, it will take another six to eight weeks to close, so time the process appropriately.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, a leading residential real estate brokerage company serving Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, Southeast Wisconsin and Southwest Michigan, operates 58 offices with more than 3,800 sales associates. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is part of NRT LLC, the nation's largest residential real estate brokerage company. NRT, a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, operates Realogy's company-owned real estate brokerage offices. For more information, please visit www.coldwellbankeronline.com.