Relocation consultants do not own moving companies. They hire moving companies for and on behalf of the client. As a relocation consultant, you also deal with real estate agents, travel agencies, and career consultants. You control the middle ground where all these services merge to fulfill the needs of your client. The most important issue in any relocation is where your client will reside in their new city or state.
Some clients buy a home in the new city before they move.
Others prefer to rent, giving themselves enough time to become familiar with the area before buying a house. Most relocation consultants receive their commission from the real estate agent. However, if your client wants to rent, as opposed to immediately buying a home, the company relocating your client will more than likely pick up the tab, usually equal to one month's rent. Some rental properties, however, will pay a relocation consultant a commission equal to one month's rent. Companies in high-technology related products and services are the growth markets in relocation.