Moving to a new city means hundreds of decisions you don't have time to get wrong. I handle the research, the strategy, and the complexity so you arrive knowing exactly where you're living, how everything works, and who to call.
I'm Michael Helgren, a former professional figure skater who spent years performing internationally with Cirque du Soleil, Disney On Ice, and Royal Caribbean. For 15 years I lived out of two suitcases, landing in over 50 countries and building a life in each one. Everywhere I ended up became home, not because of luck, but because I figured out how to land well.
"That experience of adapting, landing, and building a life somewhere new is the foundation of everything I bring to my clients."
Originally from California and based in Las Vegas, I launched MH Relocation to remove the decision fatigue that overwhelms most people during a move. I specialize in San Francisco, Sonoma County, and Las Vegas, guiding clients from first search to true settlement.
Clients don't just hire me to save time. They hire me to avoid expensive mistakes. A bad lease in the wrong neighborhood. A rushed decision made under pressure. Weeks of research that still leaves you uncertain. That is what this eliminates.
50+ countries. Performing, adapting, and building a life somewhere new, over and over. That firsthand experience is the foundation of every relocation I guide.
A personalized breakdown of 3 to 5 neighborhoods based on your commute, lifestyle, safety priorities, budget, and long-term goals. No more scrolling Zillow blindly. You get a real decision instead.
I help you narrow down listings, compare neighborhoods, review leases, avoid bad-fit areas, and connect with vetted local realtors when you're ready to act. The result is confident housing decisions made faster.
Help setting up everyday life before you even arrive. From finding the right doctor and school to trusted service providers, gyms, and local recommendations.
Ongoing check-ins, calls, and real-time support after move-in. This covers utility setup, DMV guidance, vendor referrals, and all the "who do I call for this?" moments that come with settling somewhere new.
I work for you, not a realtor and not a developer. That means unbiased guidance, honest trade-offs, and one trusted person who already knows your situation every time you have a question.
Specialized support for clients relocating from abroad. This includes cultural orientation, U.S. systems guidance covering banking, credit, and insurance, documentation referrals, and a local contact who understands your context.
People often ask: "Okay, but what does that mean in practice?" Here's the honest answer.
No mystery, no guesswork. Here's exactly what working with me looks like, from first call to feeling at home.
15 minutes is all it takes. We talk through your move, your timeline, and what you actually need. No pressure, no pitch.
Pick a package or we'll build something custom together. You'll know exactly what's covered, what the timeline looks like, and what to expect at every step.
From neighborhood research to housing strategy to vendor connections, I handle the complexity so you can focus on the rest of your life.
Move-in day isn't the finish line. I stay in your corner through check-ins, calls, and text support until you're truly home, not just unpacked.
Support is designed to be flexible and accessible wherever you are in the relocation process, with ongoing communication tailored to your needs. If you're in California and need boots on the ground, I'm available to travel when necessary, and I work with a trusted on-the-ground team in the Bay Area and Sonoma so you're always covered.
Every relocation is different. These packages reflect the most common ways clients work with me and can always be tailored to your situation.
Not sure which fits? Book a free 15-minute call to figure it out.
For the self-starter who needs a professional head start. You know you can figure out a move. You just don't want to spend weeks doing the research yourself. The Soft Launch gives you everything you need to move confidently so you can hit the ground running from day one.
For the person who needs more than a map. They need a co-pilot. You are managing a new job, a new city, and a hundred moving pieces at once. The Full Journey means I stay in it with you from first search to true settlement.
For when every detail needs to be handled with care. Executives, international arrivals, families whose time is genuinely limited and whose move is genuinely complex. You get priority access, concierge-level coordination, and a dedicated partner who anticipates what you need before you have to ask.
All packages are quoted individually. Book a free 15-minute call to find the right fit.
All packages can be tailored to fit your specific situation. On your free intro call, just tell me what you need and I'll put together a custom quote that makes sense for you.
Book Your Free CallA Bay Area native, I grew up understanding this market: its neighborhoods, its rhythms, and what it really takes to build a life here.
Sonoma County is where lifestyle and livability meet and I know exactly how to help you find your fit.
My current home base. I live and work here daily, with deep local connections and on-the-ground knowledge.
I'm building a trusted network of real estate agents, immigration attorneys, and corporate offices. These are professionals already connected to people in the process of relocating.
Send me your relocating buyers and renters before they're ready to act. I'll get them settled and send them back ready to sign.
Your international clients need more than legal help. I handle the relocation side so they feel supported on every front.
Streamline relocation for new hires. A smooth start means better retention and a stronger first impression of your company.
Paid for every client you refer who engages MH Relocation services. In return, I refer my clients directly back to you for real estate and legal needs.
Explore a Partnership"Honestly I had no idea how much I did not know about Las Vegas until Michael walked me through it. I was ready to sign a lease in a neighborhood I would have hated. He basically saved me from myself. By the time I moved in, it already felt like home."
Whether you're planning a move or exploring a referral partnership, a free 15-minute call is all it takes to get started.