Amethyst Relocation Comparison & Decision Support

Premium Housing, School, Commute, and Lifestyle Analysis

$500 USD

Make Your Relocation Decision with More Than a Guess

Relocating to South Korea often involves several connected decisions at once.

You may be trying to determine:

• Which apartment best fits your household
• Which school, university, language program, or childcare option is most practical
• Whether the commute will be manageable
• Whether the neighborhood fits your daily lifestyle
• How much everyday life may cost
• Which combination of options will make your transition smoother

The Amethyst Relocation Comparison & Decision Support service is designed for clients who need deeper research and personalized analysis before committing to a housing, education, childcare, or lifestyle decision.

This package goes beyond basic information and general recommendations. I will organize and compare your options based on the priorities you share in your intake questionnaire, then present the findings in a detailed personalized PDF.

The purpose of Amethyst is not to make the decision for you. It is to give you a clear, organized, realistic comparison so you can make that decision with greater confidence.

Perfect For

Amethyst is ideal for:

• Families relocating with children
• Students comparing schools, universities, or language programs
• Parents researching childcare and school access
• Couples making shared housing and lifestyle decisions
• Clients deciding where to live within one general metropolitan area
• People comparing several apartments within one relocation area
• Clients balancing housing costs against commute and lifestyle needs
• Anyone who feels overwhelmed by multiple connected relocation choices
• Clients who need more analysis than Ruby but do not need full multi-neighborhood relocation management

Amethyst is especially helpful when your decision involves several categories that affect one another.

For example:

• Apartment versus commute
• Lower rent versus school access
• Family-friendly neighborhood versus nightlife
• University location versus housing affordability
• Childcare access versus transportation
• Larger apartment versus longer daily travel time

Why Choose Amethyst?

Ruby is primarily an on-the-ground apartment touring service within one focused neighborhood.

Amethyst is a broader comparison and decision-support service.

Rather than focusing mainly on physical apartment tours, Amethyst looks at the larger picture of how your housing, school, childcare, transportation, budget, and lifestyle needs work together.

Your recommendations are based on your stated priorities—not generic rankings or what is considered popular online.

Amethyst answers the question:

“Which combination of housing, school, commute, cost, and lifestyle options is the best fit for me or my household?”

Your Amethyst Experience

Step 1 — Purchase and Welcome

After purchase, you will receive:

• A welcome message
• A detailed relocation intake questionnaire
• Instructions for submitting your current options and priorities
• Information about communication and project updates
• An outline of the estimated project timeline

The intake questionnaire is one of the most important parts of this service.

It allows me to understand your situation before beginning the research so that your final comparison reflects your actual needs.

Step 2 — Complete Your Relocation Intake Questionnaire

Your questionnaire may ask about:

• Relocation timeline
• Household size
• Children’s ages
• School, university, or childcare needs
• Housing budget
• Maximum deposit
• Preferred apartment size
• Workplace or school location
• Transportation preferences
• Maximum acceptable commute
• Driving plans
• Subway and bus preferences
• Grocery and shopping needs
• Healthcare access
• Accessibility considerations
• Pet requirements
• Neighborhood atmosphere
• Family lifestyle
• Nightlife preferences
• Quiet versus active surroundings
• Parks and recreation
• Cultural or community priorities
• Must-have features
• Deal breakers
• Options you are already considering

This information helps me determine which comparison factors should carry the most weight in your final recommendations.

Step 3 — Confirm the Project Scope

Amethyst focuses on one general relocation area within the approved service region.

This may include:

• One city
• One district
• One connected cluster of nearby neighborhoods
• One university or workplace area and its surrounding communities
• One general residential zone within Seoul, Incheon, Yongin, or an approved nearby area

The project may compare several options within that general area, but it is not intended for broad comparisons across multiple distant cities or widely separated regions.

For example, comparing apartments, schools, and commute options within Songpa and nearby connected areas may fit the Amethyst scope.

Comparing Songpa, Hongdae, Suwon, Incheon, and Yongin as separate relocation markets would generally require Diamond or a custom Executive Concierge package.

What Is Included

Personalized Apartment Comparison

Amethyst includes detailed comparison and analysis of apartment options within the approved project scope.

The number of properties reviewed will depend on the complexity of the overall project, but the package is designed to provide a meaningful comparison without becoming an unlimited apartment search.

A typical Amethyst project may include comparison of up to six apartment options.

Apartment analysis may include:

• Monthly rent
• Deposit
• Maintenance fees
• Estimated move-in costs
• Apartment size
• Number of rooms
• Layout
• Furnished or unfurnished status
• Included appliances
• Included furniture
• Building type
• Floor level
• Elevator access
• Parking
• Building amenities
• Pet policies, when available
• Estimated utility considerations
• Move-in availability
• Distance from school or work
• Public transportation access
• Walkability
• Grocery and shopping access
• Advantages
• Possible concerns
• Overall fit based on your intake questionnaire

This package primarily uses available listings, maps, local knowledge, publicly available information, client-provided options, and reasonable research.

It does not automatically include the four in-person apartment tours provided in Ruby.

If physical walkthroughs are needed, they may require a separate Ruby service, an approved add-on, or an upgrade to Diamond depending on the overall scope.

School, University, Program, or Childcare Comparison

Amethyst may include comparison of options such as:

• Public or private schools
• International schools
• Universities
• Korean language programs
• Daycare centers
• Childcare programs
• After-school programs
• Educational support services

Depending on your project, comparisons may include up to three institutions or programs.

The comparison may review:

• Tuition or program costs
• Registration fees
• Admission requirements
• Age eligibility
• Program structure
• Class schedule
• Language of instruction
• Transportation
• Commute from proposed housing
• Nearby housing costs
• Childcare hours
• Meal programs
• After-school services
• Application timeline
• Available support services
• Family convenience
• Advantages and possible drawbacks
• Overall fit based on your stated priorities

Institutional information is based on what is publicly available at the time of research.

Admission, enrollment, placement, and acceptance cannot be guaranteed.

Commute and Transportation Analysis

Amethyst includes a detailed review of how each option may affect your daily routine.

Depending on your needs, I may compare:

• Subway commute times
• Bus commute times
• Number of transfers
• Walking time
• Driving time
• Traffic considerations
• Distance to subway stations
• Distance to bus stops
• Taxi accessibility
• School transportation options
• Convenience for children or dependents
• Accessibility for strollers or mobility needs
• Morning and evening travel considerations
• Commute reliability
• How realistic the route may feel for everyday life

The commute analysis may compare housing options against:

• Workplace
• School
• University
• Daycare
• Childcare
• Medical appointments
• Frequently visited areas
• Family support locations

Commute times are estimates and may vary because of traffic, weather, transportation delays, construction, and schedule changes.

Lifestyle Analysis

A neighborhood may look convenient on a map but still not fit your actual lifestyle.

Your Amethyst project may compare lifestyle factors such as:

• Family friendliness
• Quiet versus active atmosphere
• Nightlife
• Restaurants and cafés
• Grocery stores
• Traditional markets
• Shopping
• Parks
• Playgrounds
• Fitness centers
• Hospitals and clinics
• Pharmacies
• Community centers
• Cultural activities
• Weekend convenience
• Walkability
• Hilliness
• Accessibility
• Noise
• Residential feel
• Student atmosphere
• Professional atmosphere
• Overall daily convenience

The purpose is to help you understand not only where you could live, but how living there may actually feel.

Cost-of-Living Insights

Amethyst includes practical cost comparisons related to the approved project area.

This may include:

• Estimated rent
• Deposit requirements
• Maintenance fees
• Transportation costs
• Grocery access
• Dining costs
• Childcare or school expenses
• University or program fees
• Parking costs
• Estimated move-in expenses
• General daily-living considerations

The cost section is intended to provide realistic planning support.

It is not a formal financial projection, tax analysis, or guarantee of future expenses.

Neighborhood Analysis

Although Amethyst focuses on one general relocation area, the project may compare several nearby communities or neighborhood sections within that area.

The neighborhood analysis may include:

• Transportation access
• Housing availability
• General price differences
• Grocery access
• School or childcare access
• Healthcare
• Parks
• Shopping
• Restaurants
• Commute
• Walkability
• Family convenience
• Noise and activity levels
• Lifestyle fit
• Advantages and possible tradeoffs

The final recommendations will explain why certain areas may fit your priorities better than others.

Personalized Recommendations

After reviewing the available information, I will provide personalized recommendations based on the priorities you identified in your questionnaire.

Recommendations may include:

• Which apartment options appear to offer the strongest overall value
• Which school or childcare option may be most practical
• Which commute appears most manageable
• Which location may best support your daily routine
• Which option fits your stated budget most closely
• Which tradeoffs deserve the most consideration
• Which questions should be answered before making a final commitment
• Which option may be worth removing from consideration

These recommendations are advisory.

You remain fully responsible for the final decision.

Your Personalized Amethyst Comparison PDF

You will receive a detailed PDF created specifically for your relocation project.

This is not a generic guide or prewritten relocation booklet.

Your personalized comparison PDF may include:

Client Priorities Summary

• Your stated goals
• Budget
• Timeline
• Household needs
• Transportation preferences
• School, childcare, or program priorities
• Lifestyle preferences
• Must-haves
• Deal breakers

Housing Comparison

• Apartment details
• Pricing
• Deposit
• Size
• Layout
• Amenities
• Transportation
• Commute
• Walkability
• Nearby necessities
• Advantages
• Potential concerns
• Lifestyle fit

Institution Comparison

• School, university, program, or childcare details
• Fees
• Requirements
• Schedule
• Location
• Commute
• Services
• Advantages
• Considerations
• Fit for your household

Neighborhood Comparison

• Housing costs
• Transportation
• Grocery access
• Healthcare
• Parks
• Schools
• Shopping
• Lifestyle
• Family convenience
• Overall atmosphere

Commute Analysis

• Estimated travel times
• Transfers
• Walking distance
• Driving considerations
• Daily convenience
• Possible commute challenges

Cost-of-Living Insights

• Rent
• Deposit
• Transportation
• Education or childcare
• Daily necessities
• General planning considerations

Personalized Recommendation Summary

• Strongest overall options
• Best budget fit
• Best commute fit
• Best family or lifestyle fit
• Important tradeoffs
• Questions to resolve
• Suggested next steps

The report is designed so you can see how all the pieces connect rather than evaluating each decision separately.

Personalized Voice Note Walkthrough

After your PDF is complete, you will receive a personalized voice note explaining the most important findings.

The voice note may include:

• Key differences between your options
• Why certain choices ranked higher
• Important tradeoffs
• Commute or lifestyle concerns
• Budget considerations
• Questions you may want to ask before committing
• Which options appear strongest based on your stated needs
• Practical context that may not be obvious from a chart or written comparison

The voice note allows me to walk you through the report in a more natural and understandable way.

Scheduled Progress Updates

Because Amethyst involves deeper research and a longer project timeline, you will receive structured progress updates during the project.

Updates may include:

• Confirmation that your intake and scope have been reviewed
• Notice that research is underway
• Requests for missing information
• Questions requiring client clarification
• Updates about availability or information changes
• Notice when the comparison stage begins
• Delivery status for the final PDF

Progress updates are intended to keep you informed without requiring constant back-and-forth communication.

This package does not include unlimited messaging or daily updates.

One Refinement Round

Amethyst includes one refinement round after delivery of the initial comparison.

A refinement round may include reasonable changes such as:

• Correcting factual information
• Adjusting the weight given to certain priorities
• Updating the recommendation order
• Clarifying one section
• Adding a reasonable related detail
• Revising the comparison based on feedback
• Replacing one unavailable option within the original scope when practical

The refinement round does not include:

• Starting a completely new relocation search
• Changing to a different city or distant area
• Adding several new schools or institutions
• Adding unlimited apartment options
• Expanding into in-person apartment tours
• Rebuilding the project around a new budget or entirely different priorities
• Adding unrelated immigration, legal, or application services

Requests outside the original scope may require an add-on, an upgrade, or a custom quote.

Refinements may extend the original completion timeline.

Complimentary Full Korea Digital Bundle

Amethyst includes the Full Korea Digital Bundle at no additional charge.

Depending on the current bundle available at the time of purchase, it may include resources related to:

• Packing
• Transportation
• Housing
• Everyday life
• Cost of living
• Apps
• Healthcare
• Banking
• Phone service
• Cultural expectations
• Addresses and navigation
• Shopping
• Relocation preparation

The Full Korea Digital Bundle contains general information and is separate from your personalized Amethyst comparison PDF.

Estimated Timeline

Most Amethyst projects are completed within up to one month after:

• The intake questionnaire has been completed
• The project scope has been confirmed
• Client options and priorities have been submitted
• Any required clarification has been received

The timeline may be affected by:

• Research complexity
• Institution response times
• Listing availability
• Missing information
• Changes in client priorities
• Delayed client responses
• Holiday schedules
• Requests for refinement
• Expansion of the original project scope

The initial timeline assumes that no refinement round is required.

If a refinement is requested, additional time may be necessary to complete the revised deliverables.

Service Area

Amethyst is available for approved projects within:

• Seoul
• Incheon
• Selected areas of Gyeonggi-do
• Yongin

Projects involving Busan, Daegu, Daejeon, Jeju, Pohang, or other distant areas are not included in the standard $500 package.

Those requests require a custom Executive Concierge quote.

Travel outside the approved service region is not included.

How Amethyst Is Different from Ruby

Ruby is best for clients who already know the one neighborhood they want and need someone to physically tour apartments and provide local neighborhood insight.

Ruby focuses on:

• One neighborhood
• Apartment walkthroughs
• Realtor meetings
• Local vibe checks
• Housing comparison

Amethyst is for clients who need broader decision support involving several connected factors.

Amethyst focuses on:

• Apartment comparison
• School, university, program, or childcare comparison
• Commute
• Transportation
• Cost of living
• Neighborhood fit
• Family and lifestyle needs
• Personalized decision analysis

Choose Ruby when your main question is:

“Which apartment in this neighborhood should I choose?”

Choose Amethyst when your main question is:

“Which combination of housing, education, commute, and lifestyle options works best for my household?”

How Amethyst Is Different from Diamond

Amethyst focuses on one general relocation area and provides detailed comparison and decision support.

Diamond is a larger, multi-neighborhood relocation planning service that may include:

• Multiple distinct neighborhood comparisons
• Expanded housing research
• More institution comparisons
• In-person apartment walkthroughs
• Realtor coordination
• Multiple scheduled calls
• More extensive relocation planning
• Two refinement rounds
• A longer, more involved project timeline

Choose Amethyst when you need help making a focused decision within one general area.

Choose Diamond when you need broader, hands-on relocation support across multiple neighborhoods or interconnected relocation decisions.

Know Before You Book

Please review the following before purchasing:

• Amethyst focuses on one approved general relocation area.
• This package may compare up to six apartment options.
• This package may compare up to three schools, universities, programs, or childcare options.
• Exact deliverables depend on the client’s approved scope and priorities.
• Amethyst does not automatically include in-person apartment tours.
• Apartment walkthroughs, realtor meetings, and physical property visits may require a Ruby add-on, Diamond upgrade, or custom quote.
• Information is based on publicly available resources, local knowledge, client-provided materials, and information available during the research period.
• Apartment listings, tuition, fees, requirements, schedules, and policies may change.
• Admission, enrollment, apartment availability, lease approval, and future pricing cannot be guaranteed.
• I do not submit applications.
• I do not enroll clients in schools or programs.
• I do not negotiate leases.
• I do not sign contracts.
• I do not handle deposits or client funds.
• I do not provide legal, immigration, tax, financial, or licensed real estate advice.
• Final decisions remain the responsibility of the client.

My role is to organize the information, explain the differences, identify important tradeoffs, and help you make a more informed decision.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Amethyst is a comprehensive, personalized service involving research, comparison, coordination, analysis, and custom document preparation.

Because the service requires significant planning and dedicated work, all sales are final once the service has begun.

The service is considered to have begun once any of the following occurs:

• Your intake questionnaire has been reviewed
• Your project scope has been prepared
• Research has started
• Listings or institutions have been reviewed
• Personalized analysis has begun
• Progress updates have been provided
• Custom documents have been created

No refunds will be issued for:

• Completed services
• Partially completed services
• Changes in personal plans
• Changes in relocation timing
• Changes in budget
• Changes in priorities
• Changes in preferred location
• A decision not to relocate
• A decision not to use any of the researched options
• Changes in apartment or institutional availability
• Admission or housing decisions made by third parties
• Dissatisfaction with available market options
• Requests to cancel after work has begun

If I am unable to provide the agreed-upon service, an appropriate refund will be issued.

By purchasing Amethyst Relocation Comparison & Decision Support, you acknowledge and agree to the scope, limitations, timeline, and refund policy described above.