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How much do relocation counselor jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for relocation counselor in Virginia is $52,659.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,100.00 and $62,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Relocation Counselors?

Relocation Counselors are professionals who assist individuals, families, or employees in managing the process of moving to a new location, often for work-related reasons. They provide guidance on housing, schools, local amenities, and settling-in services, making the transition smoother and less stressful. These counselors coordinate logistics, offer advice on cultural adaptation, and serve as a point of contact throughout the relocation process. Their expertise ensures clients have the resources and support needed for a successful move.

What Does a Relocation Counselor Do?

The duties of a relocation counselor or consultant are to oversee the relocation process of a business or residential client. Some people in this position work for city, state, or federal housing authorities, and their responsibilities are to provide information and administrative assistance for residents who are moving from one facility or area to another. They help arrange transport, arrange new housing, schedule transfer of utilities, and complete other paperwork. A relocation consultant who works for a private business has similar duties, typically helping a company move employees to a new location.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Relocation Counselor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Relocation Counselor, you need expertise in relocation processes, strong organizational abilities, and typically a background in real estate, HR, or customer service. Familiarity with relocation management software, cost-of-living calculators, and knowledge of visa or immigration procedures is often required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving skills, and cultural sensitivity help you support clients through stressful transitions. These skills ensure smooth relocations, satisfied clients, and effective coordination between all parties involved.

What are some common challenges Relocation Counselors face when coordinating international moves?

Relocation Counselors often encounter challenges such as navigating complex visa requirements, managing cultural differences, and ensuring compliance with international regulations. Coordinating logistics across time zones and handling unexpected delays—such as shipping hold-ups or last-minute housing issues—can also be demanding. Successful counselors develop strong problem-solving skills and maintain close communication with clients, vendors, and internal teams to provide timely solutions and a smooth relocation experience.
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Infographic showing various Relocation Counselor job openings in Virginia as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,659 per year, or $25.3 per hour.
Real Estate Relocation Counselor

Real Estate Relocation Counselor

PenFed Credit Union

Alexandria, VA

$17.74 - $41.21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


PenFed Credit Union rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Overview

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty (PenFed Realty), a wholly owned subsidiary of PenFed Credit Union (PenFed), is hiring a (Remote) Real Estate Relocation Counselor.  The primary purpose of this job is to be responsible for facilitating the overall relocation process with relocating clients who are homeowners in their origin location. This position will provide transferee case management, customer satisfaction and service delivery, supplier coordination, and revenue  generation, while supporting BHHS PenFed Realty initiatives for cross selling business.


Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential  functions. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and the position will perform other duties as assigned.

  • Act as the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty main point of contact for administering the various phases of the relocation process for transferees.

  • Oversee the delivery of relocation services to transferees and their families using BHHS’s best practices and service standards to ensure a high quality service delivery experience.

  • Conduct a thorough needs assessment at the onset of the transfer process to establish the transferee’s specific requirements and address any custom needs.

  • Work with the transferee and/or family to ensure all needs are understood and met, and adjusts services and counseling to changing needs and conditions throughout the move process.

  • Seek opportunities to assist customer in the analysis of purchase versus rent and closely manages and monitors the home finding process, ensuring the Company maximizes its referral fee income and collection.

  • Responsible for the timely and accurate input of related data and the management of all opportunities through completion.

  • Elevate exception requests and challenging situations to the Business Development/Relocation management, and/or client contacts regarding appropriate courses of action when outside of their own scope of authority.

  • Responsible for the accurate and timely documenting of conversations, exceptions, and correspondence in the relocation system. Maintain file documentation and ensures data integrity.  Adhere to BHHS PenFed Realty’s privacy and policies standards at all times.

  • Assist with maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances by abiding by PenFed Realty’s compliance program and all policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

  • Track, monitor, follow-up with potential leads, answer all questions and provide all documentation requested, update designated relocation databases.


Qualifications

Equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in customer service, real estate, and relocation services is required.
  • Direct client interaction and advisory experience required
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Exceptional oral and written communications required.
  • Experience with A.I. tools preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position will not supervise employees.

Licenses and Certifications

  • Licensure as a Real Estate Agent with appropriate real estate board is preferred but not required.
  • CRP, SRES, GMS, gCertified preferred but not required.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an indoor office setting with moderate noise.

*Most roles require working in an office setting with moderate noise and the ability to lift 25 pounds.*

Travel
Limited travel to various worksites may be required.

Pay Transparency 
The anticipated starting hourly range for this role is $17.74 - $41.21
This position is eligible for an organizational performance based annual bonus, subject to board discretion and approval.
This position is eligible for an individual performance based annual bonus.


About Us

Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty, LLC is a  full-service real estate brokerage firm with over 60 offices and 1,700 world-class sales professionals, offering complete service coverage in Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Florida, Tennessee, Kansas and Texas markets.  Founded in 2006, we are a wholly owned subsidiary of one of the country’s largest and most financially stable credit unions, PenFed. We are also one of the largest franchisees within the Berkshire Hathaway Home Services network. The Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network stands among only a few organizations entrusted to use the storied Berkshire Hathaway name, a name representing strength, integrity, trust and universal respect.  PenFed’s products, pricing, and financial stability coupled with the Berkshire Hathaway brand creates a powerful combination for growth within the residential real estate arena.  With growth of over 900% in the past 5 years, PenFed Realty is recognized as one of the fastest growing real estate brokerage firms in the country.
Our mission is to recruit, retain, and support the most knowledgeable real estate agents in the industry so that we may ensure a smooth and hassle free home buying experience.  We provide our employees with a lucrative benefits package including robust medical, dental and vision plan options, plenty of paid time off, 401k with employer match and more.
Equal Employment Opportunity
PenFed management will maintain and observe personnel policies which will not discriminate or permit harassment or retaliation against a person because of race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status or obligation, the presence of a physical and/or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, and all statuses protected by applicable state or local law in all recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, position classifications, work assignments, facilities, promotions, transfers, employee treatment, and in all other terms and conditions of employment. PenFed will also prohibit retaliation against individuals for raising a complaint of discrimination or harassment or participating in an investigation of same.
PenFed will also reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can apply for a job or perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to PenFed. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation at careers@penfed.org.

Qualifications:

Equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in customer service, real estate, and relocation services is required.
  • Direct client interaction and advisory experience required
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Exceptional oral and written communications required.
  • Experience with A.I. tools preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position will not supervise employees.

Licenses and Certifications

  • Licensure as a Real Estate Agent with appropriate real estate board is preferred but not required.
  • CRP, SRES, GMS, gCertified preferred but not required.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an indoor office setting with moderate noise.

*Most roles require working in an office setting with moderate noise and the ability to lift 25 pounds.*

Travel
Limited travel to various worksites may be required.

Pay Transparency 
The anticipated starting hourly range for this role is $17.74 - $41.21
This position is eligible for an organizational performance based annual bonus, subject to board discretion and approval.
This position is eligible for an individual performance based annual bonus.

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