Welcome to Patterson-Schwartz Country!
The Patterson-Schwartz Relocation Center was established in 1978 to handle the unique needs of corporations transferring employees in and out of our market area. Today, we are the largest independently-owned and operated relocation center in the Metro-Wilmington market.
Since its inception, the Relocation Center at Patterson-Schwartz has provided quality relocation services to individuals and corporations in Delaware and surrounding areas of Pennsylvania and Maryland. We understand the challenges involved in relocating and are committed to providing services that exceed your expectations.
Patterson-Schwartz is a founding member and stockholder in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a network of over 600 independently owned real estate brokers throughout the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Australia, India, South America, and the Caribbean. We are also an approved broker for virtually every local employer as well as every major relocation management company.
Our services include:
- Home Finding - within and outside our market area
- Home Sale
- Area Tours
- Rental Assistance
- Group Moves
- Global Relocation Services
- Relocation Policy Consultation & Review
Home Finding - within our market area
If you are contemplating a move to Delaware, Southern Chester County or Western Delaware County, Pennsylvania or Cecil County, Maryland, we can help! Our goal is to ensure that you make the smoothest, smartest move possible. Our relocation staff is highly trained and experienced in relocation, and we will provide the information necessary to make an educated, informed decision about relocating.
Among the services we provide are...
- Specialized Relocation Counseling to:
- identify issues of concern
- identify individual needs
- develop a plan of action
- Child Care Resource and Referral
- Comprehensive School Reports
- Customized Relocation Packets
- Area Orientations
- Rental/Homefinding Tours
- Mortgage Counseling
As the area's leading real estate firm, Patterson-Schwartz is in a unique position to help you find the right home, in the right timeframe, with a minimum of stress. In addition to our Relocation Center Staff, we have over 350 Sales Associates who are full-time, full-service real estate professionals.
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Home Finding - outside our market area
If you are interested in purchasing a home outside our market area, we can help! Patterson-Schwartz is a founding member and shareholder of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a network of over 600 independently owned real estate brokers throughout the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Australia, India, South America, and the Caribbean. Simply contact Marjorie Murray via email, or call 800-443-2295 and you will be connected to a qualified broker in your desired destination. Together, Patterson-Schwartz and your Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® broker will help make your home search a success!
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Home Sale
If you need information on selling your present home, let us know. If you're relocating out of our area, we will help identify a Patterson-Schwartz Sales Associate to work with you. Together, we will provide the following services in order to minimize days on the market while achieving the highest price possible.
- Comparative Market Analysis
- Home Marketing Strategy
- Comprehensive Marketing Plan
- Assistance Negotiating Offers
- Coordinating Settlement (and, if you wish, representing you at settlement)
If you are moving into our area, we can also help with the sale of your present home. As a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a 600+ broker strong referral network, we have a working relationship with a real estate company in your area which will provide excellent service. We can assist you in identifying a real estate agent to sell your home and will help coordinate the details of the sale of your current home with the purchase or rental of your new home. In addition, we can get you substantial discounts with first-rate national moving van companies. And, if you'll need temporary housing in our area, we can arrange that, too.
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Area Tours
Whether you are an employer interviewing job candidates or arranging home finding trips for new hires or transferees, or an individual or family who wishes to learn more about our area, our relocation center can provide an area tour.
Tours include:
- Customized Relocation Packet
- Personalized counseling and "Map Orientation" with an experienced relocation counselor
- A driving tour of desired communities with a Relocation-trained area specialist, which will include schools, shopping, parks, libraries and other areas of interest
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Rental Assistance
If you are interested in renting, we maintain an extensive database of area rentals, including apartment complexes, townhomes and single family homes.
We offer a full-day rental tour which includes:
- Relocation Packet
- Rental Market Counseling and Information
- Personalized counseling and "Map Orientation" with an experienced relocation counselor
- A driving tour of selected rental properties
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Group Moves
Our Corporate Relocation Team is experienced and knowledgeable in handling all the details of a group move. We understand that each person has different needs and concerns when relocating, and that it is a major financial commitment for an organization to transfer a business unit or group of employees to a new location. Our objective is to help minimize the costs and maximize the success of your group move.
We offer the following:
- Area Tour for Advance Team
- Group Presentation(s)
- One-on-one counseling
- Corporate Seminars and Consultation
- Relocation packets with information on housing, schools, shopping, recreation, etc.
- Coordination of Household Goods Move
- Group Tour Weekend(s)
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Global Relocation Services
While the world seems to keep getting smaller, an international relocation is still a big deal. At Patterson-Schwartz, we recognize the challenges that relocating across national borders can bring. The Patterson-Schwartz Global Services Program is designed to make the transition to a new country a smooth and pleasant experience.
Our services include:
- Pre-Departure Consultation
- Education Consultation
- Area/Housing Orientation
- Lifestyle/Community Orientation
- Cross-Cultural Orientation
- Outbound Services
- Financing for International Transferees
Each step of the relocation process is carefully managed by skilled professionals who specialize in international relocation.
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Relocation Policy Consultation & Review
An effective relocation policy can significantly impact both the cost and the ultimate success of relocation. We recognize the challenges of developing and implementing a policy for a variety of employees at different locations with a minimum of exceptions. We also recognize that real estate markets, communities and school systems differ considerably from one another. We offer our expertise in helping review your policy in the context of our local market.
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