Relocation Services

I am Matthieu Clavé, REALTOR® with eXp Realty and founder of Claventure Ventures. Born and raised in France, I moved to the United States in 2010 and have been rooted in Atlanta since 2012. I work with domestic and international clients who value structure, discretion, and a thoughtful, well-organized approach to relocating to Atlanta and Decatur.

My relocation services are designed for clients who want professional guidance, context, and calm throughout the entire process—from first conversation to settling into a new home and community.

Who I Serve

What the Process Includes

1. Initial Consultation: Clarity First

We begin with a focused conversation to understand your situation, timing, and priorities. Together we define budget parameters, school and education needs, commute realities, and lifestyle preferences such as walkability, access to green space, and cultural life.

The goal of this first step is simple: you leave with a clear next step and a structured plan, not a longer list of open questions.

2. Neighborhood Strategy and Lifestyle Mapping

Atlanta is a city of distinct micro-neighborhoods. I help you make sense of school districts, commute patterns, transit and BeltLine access, walkable corridors, parks, local businesses, and the architectural and cultural character of each area.

For international clients, we also cover core differences in how the U.S. housing system works, including ownership structures, lending norms, homeowners associations, inspections, and closing processes. The outcome is a shortlist of areas that align with how you live, not just what you can afford.

3. Structured Home Search

Once we have defined your target neighborhoods, I curate and refine a list of properties that fit your criteria and provide context for each option: recent comparable sales, micro-trends in the area, construction quality considerations, and relevant local factors that might not appear in online listings.

For cross-country and international clients, this includes detailed video walkthroughs and, when useful, narrated drives through the surrounding streets so you can understand the feel of the area from a distance.

4. Virtual or In-Person Touring

Depending on your location and stage of the move, touring can be fully virtual, fully in person, or a hybrid. During tours, I pay close attention to natural light, surrounding noise, building quality, street dynamics, and practical details such as parking and access.

We also test real commute routes and examine walkability and local amenities so you have a realistic picture of daily life in each option.

5. Offer Strategy and Negotiation

Offer strategy is built on current market data, neighborhood-specific trends, your timing, and your level of comfort around competition. We discuss possible structures, contingencies, and negotiation levers in plain language so you can choose a path that suits you.

For international buyers, I provide additional guidance on proof-of-funds formatting, documentation expectations, and coordinating timelines across time zones.

6. Due Diligence and Professional Network

I coordinate a trusted network of inspectors, lenders, attorneys (where needed), and contractors. You receive clear summaries of inspection findings, options for repairs or credits, and realistic cost expectations so you can make informed decisions without being overwhelmed by detail.

7. Closing and Settling In

The service extends beyond the closing date. Clients receive guidance on utilities and service setup, local recommendations, and introductions to vetted professionals such as cleaners, handymen, and landscapers.

For international clients, we also discuss property tax timelines, basic homeownership rhythms in the U.S., and how to organize documentation for future reference. The objective is not only to close on a property, but to feel anchored in a new place.

Support for Sellers Relocating Out of Atlanta

When your relocation involves selling a home in Atlanta or Decatur, I align the sale and the move as one coordinated project. This includes market analysis grounded in current data, strategy around timing, guidance on presentation and staging, professional photography and videography, and pricing and negotiation that balance net proceeds with your timeline.

Why Clients Choose Claventure for Relocation

• Bicultural French–American perspective, with personal experience of international relocation
• In the United States since 2010 and in Atlanta since 2012
• Deep knowledge of Atlanta and Decatur’s most desirable neighborhoods
• Experience guiding families through complex domestic and international moves
• Clear, structured, and calm communication throughout the process
• Highly personalized, white glove approach rather than a volume-driven model
• Strategic, data-aware advising with no unnecessary pressure