Why start your move with a referral instead of a search?

When people relocate, most start by Googling agents in a city they don't know — and hoping the one who answers first is any good. That's a gamble with one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. A referral flips that: instead of a cold search, you get a personal introduction to an agent who's been vetted for their track record and local knowledge, by someone whose own reputation is on the line making the connection.

That's what I do for people moving out of the Bradenton area — and for people moving to a new city anywhere. I recently helped a family relocate from Florida all the way to Indianapolis, connected with a trusted firm on the other end. A move is stressful enough without rolling the dice on your agent.

How the referral works — it's simple, and free to you

Tell me where you're going. I identify a top local agent in that market through the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World network (or my own connections), make a personal introduction, and stay available through the handoff to make sure it goes smoothly. There's no cost to you for the connection — you simply end up with a great agent in your new city. It works in either direction: moving away from Bradenton, or moving here from somewhere else.

What is Leading Real Estate Companies of the World?

Wagner Realty is a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) — an invitation-only, global network of the highest-quality independent real estate firms. The network spans more than 500 firms and roughly 129,000 real estate professionals across more than 70 countries. Membership isn't for sale; firms are invited and vetted for local market leadership and a track record of excellence. When you're referred through the network, you're connected to an agent who is genuinely established where you're going — not a random name off a search result.

Because I'm with a LeadingRE member firm, I can put that entire network to work for you — whether you're moving elsewhere in Florida, across the country, or overseas.

Relocating anywhere in Florida

Moving within the state? Tampa, Orlando, Naples, Jacksonville, Miami, the Panhandle — I can connect you with a strong local agent in any Florida market, and I know the state well enough to help you think through the move itself, not just hand you a name.

PCS orders? Military relocation is where I do my best work

I'm a combat veteran and a Military Relocation Professional (MRP), so I understand a PCS move from the inside — the timelines, the uncertainty, the fact that you often can't fly out to house-hunt and have to trust someone on the other end. Whether you're leaving MacDill, Eglin, or any base for a new duty station, or PCSing into the Bradenton, Sarasota, or Tampa Bay area, I connect you with an agent who actually understands military moves: VA loans, BAH, tight report-by dates, and buying or renting sight-unseen.

Not every agent gets military relocation, and the wrong one can cost you time you don't have on orders. I only refer service members and their families to agents who know how to work a PCS timeline — and because I've done it myself, I know what to look for. If you're moving to the Bradenton area on orders, I can help you directly. Moving anywhere else, I'll find you someone who treats your move the way I would.

More for military families: Military Relocation to Bradenton · VA Loans & Veteran Homebuyer Programs · Veteran Resources

Indiana — a personal connection

I'm originally from Indiana and keep strong ties there. If you're a Hoosier moving to the Florida Gulf Coast, or a Floridian relocating to Indiana, I'm especially glad to help — I know both ends and can make sure you land with someone good either direction.

Moving to Bradenton or Manatee County? That's home.

If you're the one moving here, this is my market — Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Anna Maria Island, and Manatee and Sarasota Counties. As an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran and Military Relocation Professional, I work with relocating families, veterans, retirees, and snowbirds getting settled in a new place. Reach out and I'll help you get oriented.

Frequently asked questions

Does a relocation referral cost me anything?

No. Connecting you with an agent in your destination is a service I provide at no cost to you. You simply get a vetted local agent on the other end.

Can you really refer me almost anywhere?

Yes. Through the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World network — 500+ firms across 70+ countries — plus my own connections, I can help you find a trusted agent in most markets, in Florida, across the country, or internationally.

How do you choose the agent I'm referred to?

I look for an agent with a strong local track record and genuine market knowledge in your destination — someone I'd send a friend to. LeadingRE firms are vetted for local leadership, which raises the odds of a great fit.

I'm an agent with a client moving to the Bradenton area — can you help?

Absolutely. If you have a client relocating to Bradenton, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Anna Maria Island, or anywhere in Manatee or Sarasota County, I'd be glad to take great care of them. Reach out and let's connect.