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Successful International Relocation
A home move can be very daunting even for the most experienced. Relocating and moving your
entire life from one country to another is a completely different ball game and one which most people
will loose without the assistance of seasoned professionals.
When moving inside one’s own city, one has a definite “home-team advantage”: knowledge and
suitability of the area or individual districts within the town, proximity to arrange property viewings at
one’s own convenience, ease of transferring existing subscriptions and utility accounts, and … the list
goes on.

Relocating abroad
Today’s modern, nomadic world has opened up a wide array of possibilities for ambitious
professionals to see the world, live and work in exciting foreign countries, but the vast possibilities
can often mean unanticipated obstacles as well. How to find a property in a completely different
country? Which areas are safe and suitable? Where are the best schools? What about transport links
and proximity to other commodities? If you have moved once or twice before, you may be
accustomed to deciphering the abbreviations in today’s property adds, but can you do that as well in a
foreign language? What about all the small print and legal technicalities?

Turn-key Service
Over the past few years, the number of professional moving and relocation companies whose objective
it is to tackle the unanticipated obstacles of relocating, has more than doubled but only those who have
continuously offered a personalised service have survived.
Consulting Mobility International or CMI (www.cmiae.com) has been assisting busy professionals,
aspiring artists, eccentric aristocrats and even students find their way in France’s buzzing multicultural
capital for almost 15 years. Since its establishment, CMI has broadened its pallet and together
with local partners, now offers the same personalised, turn-key service is London, Berlin and almost
anywhere in Central Europe. Whether you are looking to rent a property for your own stay or invest in
a residence / investment property abroad, CMI:
? helps assess appropriate neighbourhoods and find the right property*;
? offers guidance during negotiations and oversees all the necessary applications and
formalities;
? provides orientation for a seamless integration and on-going intercultural awareness;
? assists with departure processing.

What is your time worth
Finding a place to live can become a full time job. Can you afford to be away from your professional
career for 3-5 weeks† or more? Entrusting your move to an independent relocation professional like
CMI can actually save you money, and in Paris, the costs are often covered by funding schemes in
place within mid-sized or larger companies meaning the client pays very little or nothing at all.
Why not let a team of experienced professionals assess your needs and set-up a strategy to assure your
peace of mind for a quick and harmonious integration into your new environment.
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* Estate Agent vs. Property Finders
Property Finders and Estate Agents differ in their approach. Estate agents are hired by the
property owners. Their job is to sell. Property finders are hired by prospective tenants or buyers.
Their job, in understanding their clients’ needs, is to find the most suitable areas and properties for
the buyer/tenant. Property finders work independently and can thusly propose a wider range of
solutions and because they generally serve an international clientele, can often work with the client
in his native language. Estate agents can only propose properties that they actually have on their
books and because their job scope traditionally does not extend beyond the local community,
Estate Agents are often not acquainted with any appropriate transactional knowledge of foreign
cultures and languages.

† Time is money
Trying to organise a move by yourself whilst still working full-time can be very tedious and
daunting. Three to five weeks is the average time needed to find and agree on a property,
complete all of the necessary paperwork and contracts, organise the move and tend to all utility
installations.
A skilled relocation professional will complete the bulk of the work behind the scenes so that you
only have to take off work two or maximum three days to view properties, sign the contracts, and
oversee the movers.

CMI Consulting Mobility International
Anna Eicher
34, Avenue Champs Elysées
75008 Paris
Tél: 00 33 1 47 00 40 09
Fax: 00 33 1 56 98 01 68
Port: 00 33 6 85 83 07 00
web: cmiae.com