Frequently Asked Questions

A: It’s simple. When a college employee is relocating or simply moving across town, our in-house RE/MAX agents connect them with a fully vetted, hand-picked RE/MAX agent in their new area. Our licensed staff oversee the process to ensure a smooth handoff. There’s no cost to the employee or the school—just professional guidance from start to finish.

A: Our real estate and relocation referral service is a no-cost value-add for colleges and their employees. PeerQuest earns revenue from our core services—leadership recruiting, peer-review of new hires, admissions staffing, and higher ed consulting. Real estate transactions are handled by our RE/MAX partners, who are paid for their role as real estate agents when a home is bought or sold, but PeerQuest doesn’t charge a fee for helping to coordinate the move. Our job is to make sure you get the best service possible. For us, offering this service enhances relationships and makes our recruitment and consulting solutions even more valuable.

A: Absolutely. Any college employee can access our relocation and real estate support. We know that once you experience the level of service we provide, you’ll see why other institutions choose to partner with us long term.

A: Because staff retention starts with stability. Studies show employees who own homes are more likely to stay in their jobs longer. By making relocation and moving to a new home easier, colleges reduce turnover risk, improve employee satisfaction, and strengthen community ties.

A: There are many benefits to the institution if they become a PeerQuest partner, but here are just five:

• No cost to the college or university

• You can promote the partnership as an official benefit and attract and retain quality staff (onboarding, newsletters, social media)

• Nationwide coverage through RE/MAX’s 50,000+ agents

• Confidential, professional support for employees buying or selling near campus

• Non-solicitation guarantee — PeerQuest will never recruit your employees for other schools

A: Unlike traditional search firms, PeerQuest integrates three powerful advantages:

1. Peer-led recruiting and candidate review – candidates are vetted by trusted higher education professionals who understand your campus culture and the specifics of the role.

2. Relocation support – we help new hires and their families settle into the campus community.

3. Long-term retention focus – through mentorship, housing support, and continued check-ins, we help ensure hires succeed well beyond day one.

A: Absolutely! We have several other services beyond our national search recruiting and real estate support. One economical and effective option is our stand-alone Peer Review service for internal hires.

We will put together a review board made up of higher education professionals and position experts. We then schedule virtual interviews with the final 2-3 candidates and give you our recommendations with detailed explanations. In the end, the choice is always yours, but now it is a peer-reviewed staffing decision.

A: We specialize in higher education roles at every level—from faculty and mid-level staff to executives. Whether your institution needs a provost, HR director, or admissions counselor, our peer-driven approach identifies and secures top talent. And for a fee that is guaranteed to be less than any of our competitors.

A: NEVER! PeerQuest values long term relationships with our partners and we sign a “non-solicitation agreement” with every college we work with and all staff information is strictly protected and will never be given to a third party without the express written consent of the staff member.

A: That’s an easy answer! Click the “Contact” button and schedule a time to talk with a PeerQuest representative.

All we ask from the institution is help promoting the service to your employees. After all, what good is a benefit if nobody knows about it?