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If you’re preparing to move,
chances are that you’re juggling a lot right now. Between
mortgage applications, packing, changing your address on important
bills and documents, and enrolling the kids in a new school,
suffice it to say — you’re probably overwhelmed.
Hiring professional movers to help with the logistics of actually
getting your stuff from Point A to Point B can be a huge time
and stress saver. For many people who are in the process of
a move, their moving company proves to be invaluable.
However, the last thing that you want to do by hiring a mover
is to add more stress to your plate. Avoid a bad mover situation
by following these simple tips. Here’s what to do —
and more importantly, what not to do — when hiring a
mover.
Do NOT Take The Mover’s Word
- Sight Unseen
A professional moving company will need to evaluate your belongings
and locations in order to give you an accurate estimate as
to how much time, labor, and resources will be needed to complete
your move. If a mover gives you a quote over the phone or
via email, chances are that you are not dealing with a true
professional.
Do NOT Pay a Ton Upfront
A professional moving company might require a small deposit,
but never pay in full upfront for any moving services. Paying
upon delivery protects you because it gives you leverage when
it comes to making sure that your belongings are delivered
to your new location safely. If you pay in full, what’s
to keep the mover from absconding with your stuff?
DO Check References
A reputable company will have a wide range of references and
reviews available that will speak to their professionalism
and quality of service. Particularly in today’s day
and age, when online reviews are ubiquitous, a company that
has no one speaking to their services may be fraudulent.
Do NOT Pay More Than You Have To
Make sure you’re well aware of any additional fees that
are going to be tacked on by your movers. Some moving companies
will show up and move all of your stuff into their truck only
to get to the new house and say there’s going to be
a hefty surcharge should they have to move anything up a flight
of stairs. Be aware of any additional fees you may be subject
to and work out all of your agreements in advance.
Do NOT Sign a Blank Contract
Any contract you sign should be specific to your move. Don’t
sign a contract that doesn’t specify the exact services
that are going to be rendered for your exact move, how much
time you're being allotted, and what the movers are agreeing
to do. If a mover sends you a boilerplate contract and says
it’s just common verbiage, don’t worry about the
blank spots, insist on a complete contract or refuse to work
with the mover.
DO Check For Licenses
Make sure that your mover is licensed and is registered with
the moving associations he or she claims to be registered
with. Do your homework! |
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