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You don’t want just anybody packing up all your worldly possessions and then driving off with them! Here are a few tips for selecting the right moving company to entrust with your move.
- What type of mover do you need: interstate, local, or perhaps a relocation service if it’s a corporate move?
- Ask for personal recommendations. Your friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers may have information on companies they loved (or hated.)
- Call and ask questions. How long have they been in business? How experienced are their drivers and packers? Do they offer storage? Take notes.
- Find out if each moving company is licensed and regulated, both in your state and for interstate moves if relevant. You can usually learn this from state agencies that regular transportation, like the Public Utility Commission (PUC) or the Department of Transportation (DOT).
- Does the mover belong to a trade organization, like the American Movers Conference? This can help in case you need to resolve a dispute.
- Check in with the Better Business Bureau to see if the company has received any formal complaints.
- Choose your top two or three picks and have them come to your home and put together an estimate.
While it may be tempting to simply pick the company that quotes you the lowest rate, you should make sure to factor trust into your decision. Moves can be stressful for a million reasons, but the right moving company can make this part, at least, a breeze.
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