Amgen is Thousand Oaks’ largest employer with more than 5,000 employees and the name carries a lot of weight in this area.
Every agent knows that an Amgen buyer is highly qualified, financially stable, non-contingent, and ready to move. This is good news! You’ll typically have the upper hand when competing against multiple offers.
You just found out you are being transferred to Thousand Oaks, CA. You’re given a relocation package and the name of the local agent assigned to you through SIRVA Relocation.
This probably sounds a little familiar. We’re not stalking you, we promise. But we’ve been through this process a time or two so we know how it goes.
Here’s the secret: You’re not required to work with the agent assigned to you. In fact, you have every right to choose your own! Well, as long as we’re in the SIRVA relo system.
We’re telling you this little secret for two reasons. The first is a little self serving, we want to work with you!
The second, and more important reason, is strictly for you. We think you should have all the facts before you start packing your boxes and ship yourselves over to the Conejo Valley.
Things to keep in mind when you meet your agent:
SIRVA is a well respected relocation company and does its best to make sure that the agents assigned to you are experienced and well vetted. However that doesn’t always mean you’re a good fit.
- Take some time to meet and make sure they know the area well and you’re all on the same page (we know, this sounds obvious but you’d be surprised). If it doesn’t feel right, ask to be reassigned. Or better yet, do your own research and choose who you’d like to work with.
- Keep an eye out for teams of agents working under a “relocation director”. Some of the agents will be really experienced while others will be new and likely won’t know the area too well.
- Give the agent’s name a quick google and/or make a few calls. You want to know who’s representing you. Read their reviews. Having a respected agent helps get your offer to the front of the line.
I’m in the SIRVA relo system and would love to help you relocate to the Conejo Valley!
Finding Your New Home: The Fun Part!
You get your relo package and hop online to look at homes in your new city. You look through some pictures and find yourself asking, what is Thousand Oaks? What is the Conejo Valley?
We’ve got you covered! We weren’t kidding about liking to brag about the Conejo Valley.
Conejo Valley’s most popular areas for Amgen families:
Getting to know the Conejo Valley
Read what we love about the area and learn what it’s like to live in the Conejo Valley here, written by a couple of locals—us.
