Staying ahead of the curve in temporary housing

By MJ Paschall, President

A temporary or extended stay accommodation in a new city is often the first impression for a new hire. While temporary living may not be the most costly part of the relocation process, it is certainly the most meaningful for the employee. In many cases the employee is uprooting their life and/or their family and moving hundreds of miles away from their support system. It is vital that human resources and relocation professionals work closely with the assignee to find the right housing. At Korman Communities we are the solution for the new employee’s temporary accommodation needs. We own the guest experience by establishing relationships and creating a sense of community within each property.

Experts with a History in the Industry

Korman Communities, a leader in the temporary accomodation industry, has been carving a unique niche in this segment for over 40 years. We provide innovative ways to service clients and have longstanding client relationships with top relocation, consulting and Fortune 500 companies such as CARTUS, Prudential Relocation ,Accenture, SIRVA, JPMorgan Chase, Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline.  At Korman Communities, we listen carefully to our clients to ensure the transition for the assignee is as smooth as possible.  We make the relocation process all about the people we service so the first impression of a new city and new job is a good one.

In 1966, the company began offering the first furnished apartments and branded the idea with the introduction of KormanSuites in 1986.  Korman Communities offers clients multiple options in temporary housing among its three brands - ARK, AVE and AKA. The company features moderate, upscale and luxury temporary housing to the relocation professional. ARK offers spacious unfurnished apartment homes for annual leases and elegantly furnished apartment suites for stays of 30 days or more in the suburbs of Philadelphia. AVE, a collection mid-rise furnished and unfurnished residences, is in key suburban areas near major urban markets such as Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and northern New Jersey. AKA is Korman Communities growing brand of urban, luxury extended-stay hotel residences with eight properties in New York City, White Plains, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia. 

Owners and Operators

Korman Communities is a unique company because we own and operate all of our properties. This sets us apart from our competitors. As an owner and operator we have complete control of our apartments and services which allows us to make changes quickly, respond to clients with availabilities more swiftly and have all services set up in advance of the assignee’s stay.  Across the brands, our business model is a hybrid between a hotel and a condominium giving us an advantage over our competitors in the category. Our properties feature a mix of hotel services and amenities such as coffee and tea service, club breakfast, same day dry cleaning, fitness center, business center and a twenty-four hour front desk attendant and doorman.

Pricing that Makes Sense

Today, many assignees are given lump sums to cover the entire relocation process, making it difficult to determine costs up front. Bundling key services such as internet, premium cable, local telephone calls, fitness center, business center and coffee service in an 'all inclusive’ rate versus 'a la carte' pricing makes it easier for clients to keep track of total costs. This service allows clients to measure, manage and predict the costs of temporary accommodations before the relocation process begins.

Easy Booking Across the Brands

Korman Communities streamlines the booking process for our clients. Corporations and consulting firms can book an apartment with us directly on our website. Many times, the relocation bidding process takes up to 24 hours to complete. Korman Communities offers to set our clients up with booking codes to receive a preferred pricing for their weekly or monthly reservations on the www.KormanCommunities.com  website, 24 hours a day. This practice tracks key statistics such as volume, length of stay, room type, average rates and other spends important to the client company.

Making Your Employee Feel at Home

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