So you are moving to a new place. Maybe you are moving to Waco Texas. You don't know a lot of people there or maybe you don't know anyone at all. Who do you turn to for help?

In the military, we have several good resources including Family Support Centers, assigned personal Sponsors and the like. And if you have a good sponsor, he/she will help you with everything you can imagine to help you adjust to your new home.

Now before a move, you can easily contact local Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and City Offices for Outstanding information, but personal assistance is usually not part of those information packets.

But wouldn't you like a personal sponsor like those that assist each other during military moves? Personal assistance from someone that is in touch with most everything in your new place that you need information about?

One thing about most Real Estate Agents is they travel the local area in which they work on a constant and regular basis. They know the area about as well as anyone.

Most Real Estate Agents that I am in contact with and know are truly caring individuals that really want to help. Most go above and beyond and work tirelessly to assist others. So how does that help you? If you are moving to a new location and are looking for a new home, and even need to sell your old location home too, a Realtor® is in a fantastic position to help you with both sides.

For example, I can help you market and sell your home in Waco and at the same time help to find you a good Real Estate Agent that will assist you with finding your new home at your new location. An agent that is willing to help you get aquatinted with your new area and find answers to your questions.

Or on the opposite side, if you are relocating to the Waco area, I can help you with your questions about the area, help you purchase your new home and even help you find an agent at your current location to help you market and sell your home.

Those are simplified examples, but the assistance of a "personal sponsor" is very significant and can help take some of the stress out of your move.

Each agent will have different services to offer, so you have to really ask questions before you select someone making sure that he/she is willing to give you the assistance you need.  The main thing is that you consider the assistance of someone that knows the area and is willing to help.

If you are moving to or from the Waco Texas area and are buying and/or selling a home, feel free to contact me.

Whether you choose to use a Realtor® or not, Century 21® has some great FREE information about moving. Tips on packing, Moving with Kids, Coping with Anxiety, Neighborhood Search, and so much more information is available. Make sure you visit for some great tips and resources:

http://www.century21.com/content/learn_moving.aspx

Also, find some helpful local links on my website:

http://www.wendymontoya.com/Relocation.html

OTHER LINKS:

Realtor.com

Veterans Administration

Texas Association of Realtors

National Association of Realtors

Waco Association of Realtors

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