If you’ve found a new job in Stockton and are thinking about hiring a Stockton moving company, then it might be time to hire a realtor to help you find the best housing options for your budget. Whether you’re thinking about renting or investing in a new home, a realtor will help breakdown your options and find housing quickly. Here are a few ways to find the best realtors in town.

Zillow.com: Check out Zillow.com for a listing of realtors in the Stockton area. Browse by specialty and ratings. Read through customer reviews and learn more about each agent. There are over 475 buyer’s agents listed, so be sure to sort through the list with an objective eye: http://www.zillow.com/directory/Stockton-CA/real-estate-agents/

LinkedIn: If you’re looking for a referral, why not throw the question out to your LinkedIn connections. Whether they’ve had first-hand experience with an agent in the Stockton area or their brother knows of someone – it’s a great place to get a real and objective recommendation: https://www.linkedin.com/

Yelp.com: If you want to find additional reviews and ratings on local real estate agents in Stockton, you should check out yelp.com. Once you find a short list of agents that you’re interested in contacting, you should then crosscheck your findings against LinkedIn, Zillow.com and possibly Angie’s List. That way you’ll be able to get a more rounded view of the agent’s reputation.

Welcome to Stockton! Even though your first order of business probably isn’t making new friends – you’ll soon be ready to start getting settled into the community. As your preferred Stockton moving company, let us give you a few quick and easy ways to connect with people in your new town:

Meetup.com: Meetup.com is a website that helps people, with similar interests, find each other and organize meet-ups. Groups in the Stockton area include:

·       Stockon’s Women Social Group

·       Central Valley Travel Club

·       Successful Thinkers

·       Women’s Business Group

·       San Joaquin Hikers

·       Stockton Conservatives Meet-up Group

·       And more!

If you’re interested in meeting new people or joining a group, here is what you can do:

1.     Go to: http://meeting-new-people.meetup.com/cities/us/ca/stockton/

2.     Search for groups by topic

3.     Find a group and check the ‘meetups’ tab to see the group’s next event

4.     Click into the event

5.     Click “Join Us”

6.     An e-mail will be sent to the administrator

7.     Sometimes you must fill out an application or information about yourself – sometimes you’ll be automatically accepted

You can then post a comment to the event page or send out information about yourself to the group, so they have some background on you before you arrive. Offer information about when you moved to the area and why you’re interested in joining the group.

When you attend a Meetup – be open-minded and try to introduce yourself to everyone throughout the night. Ask questions like:

1.     When did you move to the Stockton area?

2.     How long have you been a part of this group?

3.     What do you like most about being a member of the group?

4.     What kinds of activities will the group do throughout the year?

5.     What do you like about living in Stockton?

But, above all else – just enjoy yourself. Meeting new people can be intimidating, but in this type of setting, it can also be a lot of fun!

If you’re new to Stockton, you’re probably wondering how you and your family can enjoy a day out without breaking the bank. As your preferred Stockton moving company, we’re happy to tell you about a few ideas for your next family outing.

The Haggin Museum: Whether you want to take your family to Victory Park for a picnic, take a tour or browse local history and classic art – The Haggins Museum could be the place for you! If you want to save, take your family the first Saturday of the month when admission is free.

Stockton Constructed Wetlands: Want to go on an outdoor adventure? Check out Stockton Wetlands and bring your binoculars to spot over 55 different bird species.

Concerts in the Park: Go to Victory Park any Wednesday evening through August and listen to a free concert. Enjoy music and bring some dinner for a picnic under the stars.

Oak Grove Regional Park: For a mere $5 for parking on weekdays, enjoy the nature trails, zoo, nature center, paddle boats and Frisbee golf course that this park has to offer. Situated on over 180-acres, enjoy the great outdoors with your family among the beautiful ponds and oak trees.

*Picture credit to Paris Texas under the creative commons license.