Relocation Consultant & Advisor

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Startup Cost
$8,000-$40,000
Difficulty
Intermediate
Time to Profit
8-15 months
Profit Potential
$60,000-$300,000/year

Overview

Relocation consultants guide individuals and families through all aspects of moving including planning, timing, logistics, and settling-in coordination.

With relocation stressful and overwhelming, consultants generate revenue of $100,000-$350,000 with 75-85% margins through consulting fees and coordination services.

The business requires relocation expertise, local market knowledge in target areas, vendor network, project management skills, and virtual capability.

Services include relocation planning and timeline, housing market research and tours, school district research and enrollment, moving company coordination, utility setup and logistics, and post-move settling support.

Revenue through project fees $1,500-$8,000 or hourly consulting.

Success factors include understanding comprehensive relocation needs, building network of service vendors (realtors, movers, schools), providing personalized planning and support, virtual consulting capability for remote clients, and serving specific relocat markets (corporate, military, international).

Marketing focuses on corporations, HR departments, military families, and international assignees.

With relocation complex and professional guidance valued in 2025, relocation consulting offers advisory opportunities serving overwhelmed movers seeking expert coordination.

Required Skills

  • Relocation planning expertise
  • Local market knowledge
  • Project management
  • Vendor coordination
  • Research and advisory
  • Cultural sensitivity (international)

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • High consulting margins
  • Low startup costs
  • Virtual service capability
  • Corporate and recurring clients
  • Relocation expertise value

Cons

  • Market and vendor knowledge needed
  • Client acquisition challenges
  • Project-based income
  • Multi-market knowledge demands
  • Competing with free resources

How to Get Started

  1. Develop relocation expertise
  2. Build vendor network (realtors, schools, services)
  3. Create relocation planning process
  4. Market to corporate HR and military
  5. Offer virtual consulting
  6. Research multiple relocation markets
  7. Provide comprehensive support

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