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Relocation & Referral Services

Local Expertise. Global Connections. A Better Relocation Experience.

Russell Real Estate Services has proudly served Ohio buyers, sellers, and communities for more than 60 years. With deep roots throughout the region and connections that extend across the country and around the world, we combine the personal service of a locally owned company with the resources and reach needed to make relocation easier.

Our Relocation & Referral Services are led by David Axford, Relocation Director, an experienced real estate professional, former top-producing agent, mentor, and coach. David brings a unique understanding of both the client experience and the expertise required to successfully manage a move from one market to another. His focus is on creating a seamless, white-glove relocation experience while connecting clients with knowledgeable professionals who understand their needs, lifestyle, and destination.

Whether you're moving to Ohio, leaving Ohio, or need real estate assistance somewhere else, David and the Russell relocation team are here to make the right connections and help guide your move from start to finish.

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Meet the Team

David Axford, GRP

David Axford, GRP

Director of Relocation and Referrals

Janell McCoy

Janell McCoy

Relocation & Referral Coordinator

Your Move Starts Here

Moving out of Ohio is more than a change of address—it’s a major transition, and you shouldn’t have to navigate it alone. At Russell Real Estate Services, we provide white-glove listing services to prepare, market, and sell your Northeast Ohio home while helping make your move to a new destination as seamless as possible.

Our Relocation & Referral Services team can connect you with a trusted real estate professional virtually anywhere you’re headed, giving you knowledgeable support both here at home and in your new market.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore a move or already have a destination in mind, we’re ready to help you take the next step.

Leaving Ohio? Your move starts here.

Connect with Our Relocation Director

Connect with Our Relocation Director

Welcome to Ohio. Let Us Help You Feel at Home.

Moving to a new area is about more than finding the right house—it’s about finding the right community, lifestyle, and place to call home. Our relocation-trained team of real estate professionals delivers a white-glove experience designed to make your move to Ohio seamless and informed. With local knowledge of our communities, neighborhoods, schools, amenities, commute options, and lifestyle opportunities, we’ll help you discover the areas that best fit how you want to live. From your first questions about Ohio to the day you receive the keys to your new home, you’ll have a knowledgeable local partner guiding you every step of the way.

Welcome to Ohio! Let us help you feel at home.

Areas We Serve

Service areas: Greater Toledo, Lake Erie Shores and Islands, Greater Cleveland, Akron/Canton, and Youngstown.

Connect with Our Relocation Director

Connect with Our Relocation Director

Your Service Deserves Something in Return

At Russell Real Estate Services, we’re proud to support the people who serve, protect, educate, and care for our communities. Through the LeadingRE Heroes® program, eligible heroes can receive valuable real estate benefits when buying or selling a home with a participating real estate professional.

Whether you're making a move across town, relocating to Ohio, or heading to a new community across the country, our Relocation & Referral Services team can help you get started.

LeadingRE Heroes — Relocation and Referral Services

Who Is a LeadingRE Hero?

The LeadingRE Heroes program recognizes eligible professionals whose work makes a difference in our communities, including:

  • Military members and veterans
  • First responders
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Educators

Your Move. Our White-Glove Service.

Real estate is a major financial decision, and the agent you work with matters. We'll connect you with a knowledgeable real estate professional who understands your needs and can guide you through the buying or selling process with the level of service you deserve.

And because Russell Real Estate Services is connected to a network of respected independent real estate companies, your benefits don't have to stop at the Ohio state line. Moving somewhere else? We can help there, too.

How It Works

Getting started is simple. Connect with our Relocation & Referral Services team before selecting a real estate agent. We'll review your eligibility, explain the program and available benefits, and connect you with a qualified participating agent for your move.

From there, your agent provides the local expertise while our relocation team helps support the connection behind the scenes.

Start Your Move With Russell

David Axford, Relocation Director, leads Russell Real Estate Services’ relocation and referral programs and can help determine your eligibility, answer questions about LeadingRE Heroes, and get you connected with the right real estate professional.

You take care of our communities. Let us take care of your move.

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Buyer Brochure

A complete guide for buyers working with Russell Real Estate Services.

Seller Brochure

A complete guide for sellers working with Russell Real Estate Services.

Relocation Overview Brochure

An overview of Russell Real Estate Services’ relocation and referral programs.

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