From Dream to Doorstep

Without Amanda, we never would have gotten our amazing flat in our new neighborhood of Pla del Remei, which is part of the L'Eixample district. She was the first person to attend the first showing of the flat while we were still in Seattle.

We have really appreciated her insight and clear and timely communication during this exciting but nerve-racking period for our family of four.

- Amy F. | Seattle, WA | DNV

Working with Amanda has been an absolute gift during our relocation from San Diego to Valencia. One of our biggest concerns was getting our 7-year-old twin girls into school, which felt overwhelming at first, especially with time zone differences and how competitive the process can be.

Amanda made that first step so much more manageable. Since she’s based in Valencia, it was incredibly reassuring to have someone on the ground who could represent us and advocate for our family in person. Housing was another major stress point, and once again, Amanda came through. She helped us find the perfect place and stayed involved through every step. She shared helpful resources, followed up consistently, and acted as a liaison, making sure we felt supported the whole way through.

Amanda’s attention to detail, strong local relationships, and warm, personalized approach made what could have been a very stressful experience feel much easier. If you're planning a move to Valencia, I truly cannot recommend her enough. She brings peace of mind when you need it most. - Charisse: twin mom, LGBT family, San Diego to Valencia, moving in Sept 2025

Amanda Chigbrow at La Vidalencia was our Valencia sherpa — and an absolute gem. From day one, she blended deep local expertise with warmth, professionalism, and lightning-fast responsiveness. As we searched for a home from halfway around the world, Amanda was our boots-on-the-ground guide — helping us understand the feel and fabric of different neighborhoods, setting realistic expectations, and navigating every step of the process with clarity and care. She didn’t just help us find a place; she helped us find the right place for our family. From street-level insights to landlord-tenant communication and lease logistics, Amanda delivered. We couldn’t have done it without her.

-Brett & Matt | Washington DC | DNV

Moving to another country can be so overwhelming, especially with little ones, but she’s made the entire process feel so much more manageable. We’re so grateful for her help during this big transition.

Rebecca and Tom | Czech Republic

As a fellow American expat in Valencia, I've had the opportunity to work closely with Amanda and observe her approach to helping families relocate. Having seen firsthand the impact she makes, I regularly recommend her to new families I meet.

Amanda approaches each family with genuine understanding, looking for what truly fits their specific needs rather than imposing her opinions. Having made this transition herself, she brings both professional expertise and personal empathy that's rare in relocation services.

The families I've referred to her consistently tell me how supported and cared for they felt throughout the process.

Cassandra Merry
Founder, Relational Analytics
American Expat, Valencia

I had a great introductory call with Amanda about finding an apartment in a very specific area in Valencia. Even though she didn’t have any unlisted properties at the time, she was incredibly helpful, offering valuable tips about rental contracts in Spain and providing thoughtful feedback on listings I had already found. I really appreciated her insight, integrity and professional approach. I felt supported on my mission already. Definitely worth speaking with if you’re looking for support navigating the rental market in the Valencia area!

-Edita Z. | USA

Our walking tour with Amanda and Cory of LaVidalencia was instrumental in my family's decision to relocate to Valencia. Not because they pressured us into loving the city or seeing it as they do or by trying to wow us by only showing us the most glossy glitter-y areas. Instead, the tour felt carefully curated and personal. During our initial meeting Amanda took the time to get to know our needs, preferences, and hopes and generously shared her insights and experience. Both she and Cory were personable, kind, and funny - we would have been happy to spend the whole day with them. If you're planning on visiting Valencia and want to get a feel for what it would like to actually live there, my best advice would be to start by contacting LaVidalencia.

-Tony L., Colorado USA

Moving as a family of four with two dogs meant we needed someone who really understood our budget, our lifestyle, and all our random needs. Amanda totally crushed it, making sense of all the details and turning them into perfect, spot-on neighborhood intelligence. 

Our first consultation with her was a game-changer. It wasn't just that she confirmed our months of research; she also brought up important points we hadn't thought about. Taking her advice, we did the walking tour. That was an awesome experience that gave us a real feel for the areas and made deciding "where to live" so much easier.

Valencia has so much going on, and Amanda's personalized, super helpful guidance was the key piece that made our move smooth and exciting. 

-Joel S. | Colorado, USA

We visited Valencia in November of 2025 with the goal of touring schools and neighborhoods in advance of a planned move in August of 2026. MovingToSpain recommended Amanda as a local real estate and relocation expert. We had an initial phone call with Amanda where she asked great questions about what we were looking for, what sorts of things were must-haves vs. nice-to-haves, and gave us a preview of the Valencia real estate and rental market. Once in Valencia, we met with Amanda and her husband Cory for a half-day tour. We visited 5 or 6 neighborhoods, and Amanda was able to clearly describe the characteristics, pros/cons, and special parts of each. At the end of the tour, she sent us a helpful list of additional resources.

We found her to be well-informed, flexible, responsive, and great to work with. We would recommend her services to anyone considering a move to Valencia.

-Annie and Rich, North Carolina USA

Amanda became a trusted and caring resource from our first encounter. Her expertise with the city and its neighborhoods was immediately apparent and she started looking at interesting places before we arrived. Once we found the right place, she helped us secure a long-term lease and navigate expectations around it. Her assistance continued far beyond the lease signing, including helping set up insurance and warranties, and find welcoming people and communities. We still contact her with questions from time to time. We're excited every time we get to see Amanda and highly recommend her services.

-Merri and John | Austin Texas | DNV