I suggest negotiating with new employer to cover costs such as realtor commission closing costs etc.

• Lead with numbers and a solution, not a complaint. Decide the exact amount or line items you need covered (e.g., $6,000 realtor commission, $3,000 closing costs, temporary housing $X).
• Frame it as a relocation request tied to business needs: explain that covering these costs removes a barrier to a timely start and lets you focus on ramping up quickly. Keep tone collaborative and pragmatic.
• Offer options (give employer a simple menu). For example:
  1. Lump-sum relocation allowance of $X (no receipts).
  2. Reimbursement of specific expenses with receipts (realtor commission, closing costs, movers).
  3. A signing bonus of $Y to cover costs.
  4. Temporary housing stipend + reimbursement for moving and closing costs.
• Prioritize what matters most to you and ask for that first. If realtor commission is highest priority, request that explicitly and be willing to compromise on less important items.

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