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Preferred Real Estate Services

The University of Rhode Island offers Preferred Real Estate Services is to enhance the University’s recruitment and retention efforts. This service is a valuable tool in assisting employees with relocation considerations. A housing search is a time-consuming task associated with a regional/national/global employee search, and eventually the relocation to a new job and a new community. This can be an overwhelming task for individuals who are finishing employment in one area and moving to a new area with or without family members. The University aims to be an employer of choice and attract and retain talent. This concierge real estate service provides a personalized introduction to the Rhode Island area, allowing for a positive and enjoyable experience. URI understands that a smooth transition, which includes the introduction and integration into a new community and surrounding area, is essential for the success of new employees. Offering a customized real estate program will focus on the relocation needs of new employees from the beginning of the search to the closing of a purchase or signing of a lease agreement, ensuring a successful experience.

This service specifically provides potential and new employees with the following:

A one-on-one consultation focused on lifestyle priorities to customize a tour of available housing
A tour of the local communities, services, and amenities
A tour of customized properties and potential alternative options
Assistance with the search from contract through the purchase or leasing agreement of real estate
A personalized referral if an out-of-state home needs to be sold (if desired)

These firms have been vetted through their response to the University’s Request for Information, and they hold the following qualifications and requirements: