Welcome to RealtySouth/Roberts Brothers Relocation Services. Let our top producing staff of caring people help provide you with the excellent service and warm southern hospitality that we are known for. Our Relocation Services Division has the state’s highest dollar volume, largest number of transferees served and the largest staff to attend to the needs of our clients and customers. We have been dedicated to growing our Relocation Services Division for more than 21 years. We started out servicing ONE major relocation firm when there were only THREE firms in the entire United States.

Today we partner with every national Relocation Management Firm. More than 40 across the United States. We service their transferees who may be moving into or out of the Mobile and Baldwin County areas. ALL National Relocation Firms entrust their Buyers and Sellers to us due to our large market share, the expertise and training of our Sales Associates, and our commitment to the cause of relocating employees.

MARKET SHARE AND STAFF Our market share for this type of business demanded a growth in our staff to 13 qualified, licensed and experienced individuals with national credentials, exceeding a combined total of 100 years experience. No other company in Alabama even comes close to maintaining a staff of this size in order to sustain a significant volume of relocation business. Our staff attends continuing education classes on a National level annually to remain aware of the changing needs of Corporate America. Three of our 13 staff members hold the highly respected Certified Relocation Specialist (CRP) designation, which demonstrates our level of commitment and expertise.

LEADING REAL ESTATE COMPANIES OF THE WORLD REAL ESTATE NETWORK MEMBERSHIP We exchange Buyers and Sellers with more than 750 of the Nation’s top Real Estate Brokerage firms through our membership in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, the premier Real Estate Network of Brokers. Our Relocation Division was the very first in the nation to receive the “Relocation Quality Certification” award from this network of brokers. The criteria necessary to receive this award is comparable to the criteria of the Malcolm Baldridge Award. It certifies that we are the “BEST OF THE BEST” and have attained excellence in relocation service delivery!

With locations in Birmingham, Auburn/Opelika, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, and Mobile and Baldwin County areas (and don’t forget Orange Beach) we are here to make your move as easy and stress free as possible. So sit back and click your way to the best relocation experience you will ever have.

Moving To Mobile County / Baldwin County
Mobile was founded in 1702, as the first capital of French Louisiana and is an area rich in Southern charm and hospitality. The comfortable climate in Mobile provides opportunities for year round outdoor activities. The entertainment district is filled with numerous restaurants, lounges and live music venues.

The City of Mobile has a 300 year history that provides citizens and tourists alike a year full of activities and attractions. Use your free time to experience Mobile's unique culture. You will find interesting museums, parks, historical sites, galleries, fun attractions and beautiful Mobile Bay. The beautiful white sandy beaches of the Gulf Coast are less than an hour away from downtown Mobile.

Every season there is something to offer visitors and residents alike. Year round you can enjoy activites such as: boating, sailing, fishing, hunting, jogging tennis and other sports.

Mobile is a great place to live, work and play!

Second Home
WOW! So you are looking for a second home. That special place that you are still not quite sure just where it is, but you know it is out there somewhere. You have worked hard, all the children are grown, and it is time to find that place to start making wonderful memories.

Again, with our strong affiliation throughout the United States and internationally, we are able to assist you. Just let us know in which areas of the world you would like to receive information about (remember take your time and choose as many cities or areas as you would like) and we will make the call for you and start to help make your dream come true.

Corporate Services
Roberts Brothers Relocation Services, Inc. appreciates this important opportunity to submit our comprehensive relocation program to your company. We feel that the relocation service is one of the most important elements of an employee benefit package. We recognize that it can influence your ability to hire the most qualified individuals; impact employee retention; manage reductions in staff; improve morale of the employee in the new location; and it is a major cost component of your benefits program. For this reason, we take our services very seriously.

Below you will find detailed information explaining how we will design a comprehensive -- yet cost effective -- relocation program for your company. Furthermore, we will provide insight into our business practices, and how we propose to develop a mutually beneficial partnership with your company to promote your program's cost effectiveness -- while offering the highest possible level of service to your employees.

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  Real Estate Disposition Services
• Most corporations using Roberts Brothers Relocation's real estate disposition services have evaluated their relocation benefits package and concluded their previous reimbursement" policy was an ineffective way to manage their employees time and their company's relocation dollar. Many (if not most) companies today rely on one of the following two programs for handling the disposition of an employees old home - BVO Closing Assistance or a Home Purchase Program.
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  Buyer Value Option
• This service can be provided with or without the benefit of our Marketing Assistance Program. Either way, Roberts Brothers Relocation will effectively coordinate the closing of a sale once the employee obtains an acceptable third-party contract. We conveniently and efficiently manage the closing process with title companies, attorneys, or other closing media. We will also calculate the employee's equity -- including any reimbursable closing costs.
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• This service provides a notable convenience to the employee by streamlining the closing and expense reimbursement process -- while saving your company both “hard” and “soft” dollars by eliminating the need for (the employee to) travel back to the old location to attend the closing. Furthermore, the program offers an alternative to direct reimbursement and when developed and implemented appropriately, can save your company significant dollars on tax gross-ups.
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  Home Purchase Program
• In the event you have some employees who cannot sell their homes in the time frame required for job efficiency, we can help by providing a Home Purchase Program. We can provide a high quality, cost effective Home Purchase Program for your employees that will control home disposition costs, while allowing your employee to focus exclusively on their new job!
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  Marketing Assistance
• Our Marketing Assistance Program assists employees who are either ineligible for our Home Purchase Assistance Program, or are required by your policy to attempt an employee generated “sale to prevent an inventory” transaction. The program will save your company significant relocation dollars.
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• Experience has shown that when employees take an active role in the selling process of their home, their comfort level with the entire relocation process is enhanced -- while your company saves 40-60% of your relocation costs compared to traditionally managed home purchase programs.
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  Equity Advanced Program
• Equity can be made available to your employees in accordance with your company's relocation policy. With all required financial data (lender information, etc.), the counselor will typically have the employee's equity available in 72 hours of eligibility! We can wire transfer the funds to an account or send a check via overnight delivery.
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  Policy Administration and Consultation
• For the employee, upon notification of a move, the counselor will promptly make contact and provide personalized, full policy consultation. All eligible services and programs provided by your company's relocation policy will be discussed.
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• Additionally, for the company, we will provide on-going policy consulting, analysis, and where necessary, development to ensure that your policy continues to meet your relocation objectives and remains cost effective.
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  Homefinding Assistance
• Most employees are reluctant to begin making preparations to depart the old location without having the peace of mind in knowing they have another home waiting at their destination. Therefore, we have designed our Homefinding Assistance Program to assist the employee in finding the right home, at the right price, in a community which fits the family's lifestyle.
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• We begin by completing:

A needs analysis of the family -- focusing on the appropriate housing, communities and their financial capabilities

Identifying housing requirements and their socio-economic concerns

A complete coordination of the homefinding tour -- at the employee's option.

This program eases the frustration inherent in the homesearch process and saves your company money by reducing costs associated with: lost productivity time, reimbursement costs associated with temporary living, duplicate housing, extended automobile rentals and house-hunting trips. You will also find that a prudent purchase can minimize a future loss-on-sale when the employee is transferred again.


Moving Household Goods
Our household goods services are quite comprehensive and will benefit your company by way of competitive pricing advantages and high quality service guarantees. We rely upon a variety of national transportation service providers -- all of which are subjected to a rigorous selection process including major van lines, self-drive carriers, specialty carriers (i.e., car haulers, boats, pets, etc.) and international forwarders.

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  Expense Management
• Roberts Brothers Relocation can administer a relocation expense policy and reimbursement program (including Lump Sums) in accordance with your company's relocation policy. We can manage your employee's expenses and will be responsible for keeping current on IRS tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance for your company and the employee.
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  Temporary Living Assistance
• Our Temporary Living Assistance Program provides short and long term housing needs for the relocating employee and their family. The program is for employees on temporary assignments or when experiencing a delay establishing permanent residence at the new location.
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  Cost of Living Information
• Our Cost of Living Analysis Reports are typically used as a tool in calculating differentials paid to the employee. We offer Cost of Living Analysis Reports for both domestic and international locations. Detailed cost information is tailored to income level, specific communities, housing characteristics and family size.
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  Rental Assistance
• Sometimes renters take a backseat in relocation programs and benefits. At Roberts Brothers Relocation, that simply will not happen - your employees electing to rent receive comprehensive, personalized services. They will address the unique concerns and issues confronting renters.
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• A local rental specialist will conduct a rental search based on the employee's criteria and personally escort the employee to select properties. Your employee will be thrilled with this custom, personalized service.
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  Mortgage Assistance
• Roberts Brothers Relocation is pleased to offer an excellent mortgage program in cooperation with our affiliated partners. The counselor will provide the employee personal guidance on how to determine the best type of new loan to seek and how to prepare for the application process.

Additional Services:
Recruiting Assistance

• Group Move Coordination
• Travel Assistance
• Area Tours
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  Moving Services

Our household goods services are quite comprehensive and will benefit your company by way of competitive pricing advantages and high quality service guarantees. We rely upon a variety of national transportation service providers all of which are subjected to a rigorous selection process, including: major van lines, self-drive carriers, specialty carriers (i.e., car haulers, boats, pets, etc.) and international forwarders.

A summary of this program's conveniences include:
Dedicated counseling and policy administration

• Development of household goods moving policy and policy bench marking
• Selection of qualified carriers, based on geographic expertise and proven track record (only 20% of all carriers meet our stringent criteria)
• Monitored supplier/carrier performance
• Detailed invoice auditing and claim administration
• National contracts with household goods providers to ensure real cost competitiveness (not sales gimmicks offering percentage discounts off of inflated tariff rates) and service guarantees.

A summary of this program's pricing benefits include:

• Discount of 52-58% off of current tariff rates
• Discount of 35% of Storage in Transit
• Full value protection of up to $75,000 at $3.50/lb.
• Waived Peak Season surcharge

We will professionally and efficiently coordinate the shipment of your employee's personal belongings and household goods in accordance with your company's specific policy. Furthermore, we will pass the service and financial advantages of our superior rate structures, and focus on quality and industry expertise to your company. We have established partnerships with all major van lines and always select the one best suited for each employee's specific individual move.