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The process of moving requires a great
many logistics. You’ll be handling mortgage applications,
legal documents, change of address documents, and school enrollment
forms. It is true that hiring a moving company can help to
lessen the stress of moving by removing the need to actually
physically transport your items in addition to all else you’re
doing. However, it’s very important that you employ
care when preparing to work with a mover.
Below are the most important things you should make sure to
do when working with a moving company.
Check References
Don’t use someone’s ranking in a Google search
result to vouch for their adequacy as a mover. The truth is
where someone comes up in a Google search means nothing. You
must make sure that the mover that you’re thinking about
working with is reputable and has a good track record. Make
sure to do your research online and read reviews and feedback
from other people who have used the same moving company. The
moving company should also be able to provide you with references
and testimonials. Read the testimonials and also consider
reaching out to a couple of the references. It’s important
that you are certain that the mover you’re working with
is professional.
Get Multiple Estimates
Always get a few different estimates when preparing to move
so that you can make sure that you understand the price range
you should be falling into. The most professional movers will
not dole out an estimate over the phone. Instead, they’ll
come to your current home and evaluate your specific belongings
to determine how much time the move will take and therefore
how much it will cost you.
Get a Contract
You should have a contract with your mover. Make sure that
the contract outlines how much you’re being charged
and how much more than the original estimate the mover is
allowed to charge you under special circumstances.
Be Firm, But Flexible
It’s important that you’re clear about when the
movers need to arrive and when you need everything moved by.
However at the same time, moving is one of those processes
that tends to have unforeseen obstacles pop up throughout.
Don’t be too stringent or rude to your movers if they
arrive a few minutes late or if the parking situation is not
ideal and requires a little extra time. It’s important
to be as professional toward your movers as you would like
them to be toward you.
Be Present on Moving Day
It’s important that you are there on moving day to assess
the situation and to make sure that your movers are the professionals
that they’re claiming to be. A few red flag situations
that might mean you need to reassess and check credentials:
• The movers arrive with
a rental truck, not a truck with their logo
• Only one guy arrives
to move all of your stuff, solo
• The movers are not
dressed appropriately - i.e. they are not wearing work shoes,
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