Points to consider while hiring a moving company

Are you planning to relocate? Well, relocating can be quite the experience. There are some terrible stories and some smooth moves as well. If you want to avoid a terrible experience during your next move, then it can be a smart decision to hire a moving company. Nowadays, numerous moving companies offer packing and moving services at reasonable rates. However, not all companies are as good as they claim.  It is essential to look for a reliable and experienced moving company to help you through the process. 

Here are some points to consider while hiring a moving company-

Get referrals- Ask your neighbors, friends, local real estate agents and coworkers, if they know reliable companies. Search in the phone book for packing and moving companies having offices in your locality. Do not rely on any estimate, which comes from someone who is not known in your closets. Never presume that well known companies are always best. Sometimes, a novice can provide the best services within your budget. If you are using the internet to find moving companies, check the reliability of such companies. Avoid household-goods brokerage services, which find a moving company for you. Such companies are not regulated by the laws that should be followed by movers. Remember, a company that offers the best services in a state may not work well for relocating globally. So, look for companies that provide services specific to your needs.

Do an initial screening- Once you are ready with a list of recommended movers, it is time to check backgrounds. You can get help on the internet. Online reviews, articles can help you in this regards.  Visit the website or call the given numbers. Check if a moving company is a member of the association in your state. This will ensure that the company follows the rules and published tariffs of the organization. You should have at least 3-4 companies to call for an in-home estimate. Keep in mind that the estimates for interstate moves will depend on the distance of the move and the weight of the goods you intend to move. Rules about the estimate may vary for moves within the same state.

Estimates-

If you want to relocate out of state, you should ask for a binding not-to-exceed estimate. This assures your estimate to be the same, whereas with a nonbinding estimate, the final cost will probably go beyond the estimate. Show the moving company everything you want moved. This is essential because, if you overlook any items during the estimation phase, then the estimator can challenge the estimated amount. Try to collect all the details about the company. Make sure that the company will be doing the moving and not a contractor. It is better to have a company which has been in this business for 10 years or more.

Review the estimate. Try to understand all the details. You want a professional and honest moving company. So do invest time and effort in research. Compare all bids. Look for a reasonable bid. In a case where you have more than one reasonable bid, bargain the best rate possible. Verify that the moving company is legally licensed.

Before hiring a moving company, ask about insurance. Ask the moving company what responsibility they carry for the security of your belongings. A moving company worth hiring will answer all of your questions accurately.  Be careful about moving scams. Look for trustworthy movers.

All the above mentioned points need to be considered if you want to move without stress. You need to organize your move for making it easier. Think wisely and enjoy a new, fresh beginning ahead of you.

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