There are lots of good reasons
to hire a moving company. It lowers your moving day stress, saves your back,
and with the right company can ensure that your goods are safe from accidental
damage.
But for every sweet song of a
smooth move, there are an equal number of “moving company blues” tunes out
there. From a few sad notes of regret to total devastation, making a mistake
when hiring a moving company can be an experience you’ll never forget.
Here are some tips to help
make the right move when it comes to choosing partners for your next
relocation:
1. Get
in-house estimates for your move from anywhere between 2 to 4 companies. Many
may say they don’t need to see your stuff to estimate the cost, but the fact is
a reputable company will want to see your place first-hand.
2. Do
your legal homework on the moving company. Trustworthy companies will have
their Motor Carrier number and D.O.T. (Department of Transportation) license
information posted online (or with their materials). Check with the BBB (Better
Business Bureau) for complaints and do a little research on Yelp.com for
customer reviews.
3. Don’t
commit to a big deposit or other down payment. Shady operators can abscond with
you money and/or hold your possessions hostage to extort “excess fuel charges”
or other bogus price changes.
4. Never
go with the low-ball offer. If you get three estimates within the same range
and one that’s substantially lower, what does that tell you about the quote?
Don’t let cheap impulses turn into expensive mistakes.
5. Get
referrals from friends, co-workers, and even your H.R. department (assuming you
work for a company that deals with relocations). Also... ask your real estate
agent!
Are you looking for referrals for a trustworthy moving
company? I’d be glad to provide you with private references.
Contact me for the information today: (914) 374-8354 Akim.Smyer@cbmoves.com or
Click here to visit my Website at
www.akimsmyer.com
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