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Is it common to give your personal information to receive quotes from a relocation agency?
Oct 27, 2017 @ 16:08

Hi,


I am searching for an apartment now and decided to try a relocation agency. I called Practical Services to ask about fees. They said they could provide quotes only when I fill out this "client profile" in which I provide my personal information such as date of birth, nationality, and my employer. While I understand that in order to apply for apartments I need to provide the information anyway, I find it a bit odd to ask for detailed information even before I decide to become their client. They said that it was a "standard" procedure for all relocation agents. Is this type of practice common in Geneva (or in Switzerland)?


If anyone worked with Practical Services recently or any other decent relocation agencies, it will be great to hear more about your experience. I searched for the information in the forum but was only able to find outdated information.


Thank you!


 

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Hi,


I am searching for an apartment now and decided to try a relocation agency. I called Practical Services to ask about fees. They said they could provide quotes only when I fill out this "client profile" in which I provide my personal information such as date of birth, nationality, and my employer. While I understand that in order to apply for apartments I need to provide the information anyway, I find it a bit odd to ask for detailed information even before I decide to become their client. They said that it was a "standard" procedure for all relocation agents. Is this type of practice common in Geneva (or in Switzerland)?


If anyone worked with Practical Services recently or any other decent relocation agencies, it will be great to hear more about your experience. I searched for the information in the forum but was only able to find outdated information.


Thank you!


 


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Oct 27, 2017 @ 16:34

Hi,

I am searching for an apartment now and decided to try a relocation agency. I called Practical Services to ask about fees. They said they could provide quotes only when I fill out this "client profile" in which I provide my personal information such as date of birth, nationality, and my employer. While I understand that in order to apply for apartments I need to provide the information anyway, I find it a bit odd to ask for detailed information even before I decide to become their client. They said that it was a "standard" procedure for all relocation agents. Is this type of practice common in Geneva (or in Switzerland)?

If anyone worked with Practical Services recently or any other decent relocation agencies, it will be great to hear more about your experience. I searched for the information in the forum but was only able to find outdated information.

Thank you!

 


Oct 27, 17 16:08

Yes, in my experience – which includes locations in CH, UK, Egypt, Canada, Sri Lanka, etc. – it is standard practice to provide a minimum of personal data because relocation agencies also have a duty to protect the interests of their clients who are offering accommodation.


There are scammers on both sides of the housing market –


so-called seekers are not always bona fide.


 


Far better to provide certain basic information about yourself than risk being black-listed in local housing circles.


 


Good luck!


R.

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Yes, in my experience – which includes locations in CH, UK, Egypt, Canada, Sri Lanka, etc. – it is standard practice to provide a minimum of personal data because relocation agencies also have a duty to protect the interests of their clients who are offering accommodation.


There are scammers on both sides of the housing market –


so-called seekers are not always bona fide.


 


Far better to provide certain basic information about yourself than risk being black-listed in local housing circles.


 


Good luck!


R.


Ritchie, Oct 27, 2017 @ 16:34
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