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In episode 17, Geeta and Xerxes sat down with Julie Cowan, (relo-to.com) a relocation specialist based in the Greater Toronto Area. Julie's boutique firm, Relo-To, provides a concierge-level experience for individuals and families who are relocating to the Greater Toronto Area for both personal and professional reasons.
Throughout the episode, Julie shares her insights on what it takes to be a relocation specialist, the challenges of relocating to a new neighborhood, and the importance of working with a cohesive team of professionals to ensure a smooth transition.
If you're considering moving to Toronto or facing challenges related to immigration, make sure to check out this TR Talks podcast.
Show notes
- Introduction
- Julie specializes in creating a concierge-level experience for individuals and families who are relocating here from across the world, both for professional and personal reasons.
- Relocations are a life event, and Julie keeps the entire family in mind as she helps navigate the entire process.
- Qualifications for a Relocation Specialist [00:04:50]
- Doctorate in a relevant field
- Proven track record of research and publication
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a research team
- Challenges of Relocating to a New Neighborhood [00:07:20]
- People don't get a very good understanding of their neighborhood options overall and are ready to make a knee-jerk decision too fast without taking into consideration budget, commute times to work, transportation networks, etc.
- How Relo TO Helps with Relocation [00:09:45]
- Julie recommends contacting her ideally two to three months in advance of the move, but she has worked with clients who needed help more quickly.
- By working with Relo TO, clients can get organized from an administrative perspective before beginning the home search.
- Relo TO helps clients find temporary housing during the search and handles the household goods move.
- Julie's team can help clients find the right property and get into the right home by doing research and setting them up for success.
- Common misconceptions about working with a relocation specialist include thinking that services like this are only affordable for a large organization or that only people moving globally would have the resources to support a client in this situation.
- Conclusion [00:17:18]
- Geeta and Xerxes emphasize the importance of having a professional such as Julie on your team when making such a life-changing move.
Guest Links:
Julie Cowan, Canadian Relocation Specialist:
Address: 42 St Clair Ave E, Toronto, ON M4T 1M9
+647 961 4024
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