We have spent the last few days packing up as much stuff as possible to try and declutter our house prior to selling. The result is that I currently have a house full of boxes instead of a house full of clutter, not a vast improvement. We do have a van coming today to take all the boxes to the storage area so hopefully later on today I should be able to walk around my house again without encountering a box mountain.
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Moving is a stressful time and adding movers into the mix (as opposed to renting a truck and doing it all yourself) can often add to the stress a person feels. After all, moving companies can be very expensive. Here are some tips on how to get the best quotes possible from your moving company.
1. Go through all of your stuff and decide which stuff can be gotten rid of and what you are keeping. Then go through the things you are keeping and, if possible, ship them to their new location. Shipping some things can save you a great deal of time and money come moving day.
2. Decide whether or not you want your mover to help you pack before you pick up the call to get an estimate. Movers often charge extra for helping with the packing. Make sure that having them help you is something you really want before asking for an estimate.
3. Call the different moving companies you are thinking about using and ask for estimates. Be proactive in the estimating process and make sure to ask for a representative to come to your home, conduct a survey of your moving situation and provide you with a written statement. Legitimate moving companies know that this is part of the process. Non-legitimate moving companies will try to weasel out of this part of the business deal.
4. Make sure that the mover knows of any unusual or awkward situations from your side of the equation to keep the estimate as accurate as possible. Tell the company about any potential parking problems, issues with road access, restrictions on delivery time, etc. Make extra sure to mention any stairs or elevators they might encounter.
5. Ask for the DOT License number. Movers are required to be licensed and interstate movers are required to publish their price list or tariffs to anybody who wants the information and to participate in a dispute settlement program which will offer a neutral arbitration process in the event that a dispute happens. Any company that will not do these things is probably a scam.
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