So you’re relocating and you don’t know anyone where you are moving. That can be
scary I know. And I know, you’re an adult and you know how to meet people. Hi, I’m Sherri Echols, Broker Associate with RE/MAX Bryan – College Station and I thought I’d help give you a few ideas on what you can do to meet people more quickly. And remember, if you relocated to a city where there are a lot of new people coming in, they probably feel like you do and want to meet new people too, so try not to overthink some of my suggestions. I know that Introducing yourself to the people next door, your new neighbors can be a little awkward at first, but it helps you not only get some local insight on your new location, but also might help you make some new friends. Talk to your new coworkers if you’re starting at
a new job. If you’re relocating away from family, building a support network of new
friends and neighbors will help you fight loneliness. Make sure your children and pets
are acclimatized to their new surroundings. Get involved in the community – Now that
you’ve settled in and unpacked, met your new neighbors and discovered what is around
your new home, it’s time to make a new routine. Volunteering at a retirement home or
animal shelter, joining a gym, church, book club, or just getting out there and exploring
will help you feel like a local and avoid homesickness. If you’ve got children, think about activities that you can enroll them in so that they can get plugged in to their new life
and have an easier time in meeting new friends (and so you can meet their parents and
make friends yourself). What sports or activities can you enroll them in? Can you put on a neighborhood meet n greet that is kid friendly? There are a lot of ways to meet new
people and it doesn’t have to be weird, most likely the people you are meeting are in the
same boat as you are and will be thrilled you reached out. I’m your Community Market Leader Sherri Echols, a helping hand for a happy home.
