Finding a Mover

Author
Brett Bumeter
on August 8th, 2008 filed in Moving Tips

The process of moving can be an intimidating task, but it doesn’t have to be. If you are planning on hiring a company to coordinate your move, there are some things you need to know prior to hiring them. One of the most important things that gets overlooked it method of payment. Some moving companies only accept cash, so if you’re standing there with your credit card, you’re going to have to visit an ATM or you might not be moving after all.

Another important question for movers is how they produce an estimate. Any reputable mover will offer to perform an in-home estimate, or provide a detailed questionnaire regarding items to be moved with approximate sizes. In addition to estimates, whether or not your mover is a mover or a broker is just as important. Oftentimes, movers you locate online are actually brokers who coordinate moves with local companies. While brokers aren’t necessarily a bad option, your contact during the process will be mediated directly through them.

Finally, I cannot stress enough, the importance of locating a mover close to one the locations you’re moving from or to. If you are in Charlotte and are moving into one of the Outer Banks rentals, make sure your mover is somewhere in between, it will save you a lot of money. Also, knowing the refund policy is important, especially if you are booking early. More often than not, you can receive a number of deep discounts for booking early that would not be there closer to your deadline.

Source: Movinghints.com