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Relocation for professionals moving to Atlanta
Relocation Services in Atlanta, GA for Professionals
Moving to Atlanta for a new job? Georgia Premier Homes walks the whole move with you, from a shortlist of homes that fit your commute and budget to getting your utilities on. One local team and one plan, so you can focus on starting work instead of figuring out a new city.
Housing and settling-in support for professionals new to Atlanta · Georgia Real Estate Commission firm license #81558
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3550 Lenox Rd NE, Suite 2100
What Our Atlanta Relocation Services Include
Relocating is more than a truck and a lease. You are choosing a neighborhood you have never lived in, finding a home from a distance and setting up a whole new routine. We guide you through all of it, one step at a time. We are not a moving company: we focus on the housing and settling-in side of your move.
Neighborhood guidance
Atlanta is a metro of very different areas. We explain how they compare on commute, lifestyle and price, so you choose with confidence instead of guessing from a map.
A home shortlist
You get a shortlist of homes that fit your budget, your commute and the way you live, not a long list to sort through yourself. See what is available now on our rentals page.
Tours, applications and your lease
We guide you through touring, applying and signing, and we explain the Georgia lease basics along the way, so there are no surprises on move-in day.
Utilities and services
We walk you through starting power, gas, water and internet, so your new home is ready when you arrive.
Settling in
We give you a first-month checklist for the things new Georgia residents have to do, including your driver’s license and vehicle registration.
“Kiana was a great help in my relocation to Atlanta.”
Not moving to Atlanta, but leaving it? If you plan to keep your Atlanta home as a rental, see our property management and tenant placement pages.
How Relocating With Georgia Premier Homes Works
- 1
Tell us about your move
Share where you are moving from, where you will work, your start date and your budget. Starting early gives you more time to compare neighborhoods and homes. - 2
Get your plan and shortlist
We recommend areas that fit your commute and lifestyle and put together a shortlist of homes in them. - 3
Tour, apply and sign
We guide you through viewing the homes, applying and signing the lease, and we tell you what to expect for each one. - 4
Set up before you arrive
We walk you through starting your utilities and other services, so everything is on when you get the keys. - 5
Arrive and settle in
You follow a first-month checklist for your driver’s license, vehicle registration and the other new-resident basics.
“My fiancé and I had a lot of trouble when we first moved here a year ago and was not looking forward to doing the process over again, until we met Kiana.”
Where to Live in Atlanta: Inside or Outside the Perimeter
The first thing locals will ask you is whether you live ITP or OTP. It means inside or outside the Perimeter, the I-285 loop around the city. The answer shapes your commute, your rent and your daily routine.
Inside the Perimeter (ITP)
Generally more urban, with dining, culture and offices close by. Commutes to city workplaces are usually shorter, and rents are generally higher.
Outside the Perimeter (OTP)
Generally more suburban and more affordable, with more space. Expect longer drives to the city, and plan for traffic at the major I-285 interchanges.
Neither side is better. The right choice depends on where you work, how you like to spend your evenings and what you want to pay. Rents have also been mixed across Atlanta this year, so we look at current listings near your workplace.
Buckhead
North Atlanta, inside the Perimeter. A major business and shopping district with a mix of high-rises and residential streets. Our office is here.
Midtown
Central Atlanta, inside the Perimeter. Dense and walkable, next to Piedmont Park, with MARTA rail stations and many employers nearby.
Decatur
A small city just east of Atlanta, in DeKalb County, with a walkable town square and a MARTA rail station.
Not sure which fits? Tell us where you will work and we will map out your options. Looking somewhere else in metro Atlanta? Tell us and we will let you know whether we can help.
Setting Up Utilities in Atlanta
Some landlords expect utilities to be in your name by the day your lease starts, so it helps to line them up before you arrive. Here is who provides what.
| Service | Who provides it | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | Georgia Power | Serves most of the Atlanta area. You can start service online or by phone. |
| Natural gas | Atlanta Gas Light delivers it; you choose a certified marketer | Contact the marketer you choose to start service. Prices and plans vary by marketer. |
| Water | City of Atlanta or DeKalb County, depending on your address | The City of Atlanta’s Department of Watershed Management handles accounts inside the city. |
| Trash and recycling | Depends on your city and building | Ask your landlord or your city what is included. |
| Internet | Depends on what is available at the address | Check availability for your exact address and book installation early. |
Providers, plans and rules change. Confirm the details with each provider before you start service.
Your First 30 Days in Georgia
Georgia gives new residents a short window for a few important tasks. Put these on your calendar before you arrive.
Get a Georgia driver’s license. You must apply within 30 days of becoming a Georgia resident. You do it in person at a Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) center and surrender your out-of-state license. Bring two documents that prove Georgia residency, such as a rental contract or a utility bill.
Register your vehicle. You must register within 30 days of moving to Georgia, and you need your Georgia license first. Registration is handled through your county tag office and the Georgia Department of Revenue.
Update your address. Tell your employer, bank, insurer and any subscriptions your new address.
Check on renter’s insurance. Ask your landlord whether it is required, and compare quotes if it is.
Rules, fees and required documents change. Confirm the details with the Georgia Department of Driver Services (dds.georgia.gov) and the Georgia Department of Revenue (dor.georgia.gov).
Relocation Assistance for Atlanta: What to Ask Your Employer
Many people moving to Atlanta for work get help from their employer. These packages vary a lot, so read your offer carefully. We can work alongside whatever you are offered.
Questions to ask before you accept
Is the help a lump sum or a reimbursement for receipts?
Does it include temporary housing, and for how long?
Which costs count, and which do not?
Do you have to repay any of it if you leave the job within a set period?
Georgia Premier Homes helps with the housing and settling-in side of the move. Tell us what your employer is providing and we will plan around it.
Who Our Atlanta Relocation Service Is For
Our service is built for professionals new to Atlanta, whether you are:
Starting a new job in the city
Transferring with your current employer
Making a fresh start and choosing where to live from a distance
If you want one local team to guide the move from the first shortlist to the last utility bill, we would like to hear from you.
“They helped me find a great place to live and made the whole process smooth and easy.”
Relocating to Atlanta: Frequently Asked Questions
Where We Help You Find a Home
We know Buckhead, Midtown and Decatur best, and we search across Fulton and DeKalb counties. Not sure if the area you want is covered? Send us the address of your workplace and we will confirm coverage. See all the areas we serve on our property management page.
Plan your move
Plan Your Move to Atlanta
Tell us about your move: where you are coming from, where you will work and when you start. We’ll explain how we can help and what it costs, with no obligation, within one business day.
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