THE EASE OF A PROFESSIONAL MOVE

          Moving is one of the most stressful of life events. Just below death, divorce, bankruptcy and illness, but it doesn’t have to be.  A professional move performed by a quality crew will make all the difference.

          Just like most decisions in life, information and knowledge will make all the difference in making the right decision in whether or not to hire a moving company. As well as what moving company out of the thousands that are out there to choose from. Moving furniture is hard manual labor, which requires a unique skill set.

There are enough questions about the moving process to fill a much larger book than the small book you hold in your hand. Here are just a few questions that you should be considering when making your decision on which moving company to hire.

          What classes of moving companies are there? Why is there such a dramatic range in quote prices for the exact same move? What is included in a moving quote? What are the pros and cons of hourly vs. itemized moving quotes? What is an “estimate” vs. a “not to exceed” moving quote? How much money do I really save if I pack myself?

          What about insurance? What is the difference between insurance and a guarantee? What does GL and cargo insurance cover?  What is with this "supplemental insurance'' I keep hearing about? Who pays the deductible if there is a claim?  What kind of coverage do I really need? How are the movers screened?   

What kind of men am I letting into my home and around my family? How long will my move take? I want my movers to be fast, but not at the expense of being careful.  My friend moved twice in the last two years. One move took 3 days the other 8 hours, what gives?

          When you do not have all the answers, anxiety and stress is a normal emotional response.

Research shows when most folks are asked to recommend a moving company, they start by saying who not to use. Reliving a bad moving experience in the process. People tend to be loyal to the companies they trust; the companies that treated them fairly in the past. A reputable mover will get most of their business from repeat customers and referrals.

KNOWING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS

          This about knowing the right questions to ask when hiring a professional moving company, and/or moving yourself. If you do not know how the moving industry operates it is easy to make assumptions, and have misunderstandings with the rental truck company or your moving company. Like with most things, knowledge is power. We will cover common pitfalls and mistakes people sometimes make, and how to avoid them.

          We will talk about the different kinds of moving quotes, and the different classes of moving companies. We will cover the complex and sometimes confusing subject of moving insurance. We will cover how to properly pack a moving truck, and what moving supplies are generally needed. We will cover packing boxes, everything from crystal and china, to clothes and pictures. We will cover the moving experience. How it should be, as well as the horror stories and how to avoid them. We will finish with a brief history of the moving industry and its unique place in our society.

          There is useful information in the appendix on a variety of topics, from an inventory sheet to change of address info. More and more DIYers are hiring a professional moving company to move the “big stuff”. DIYers often will move all the small items and call the pros for the items that need more care, furniture dollys, and strong men. The point being, you do not have to do everything yourself, or hire a full-service mover to do everything, there is a lot of middle ground. Moving the small items yourself, and hiring the pros for the big stuff is becoming a more common solution to fit your budget and save your back. Of course, you can hire a full service moving company to do everything, so you do not have to lift a finger.

          Just make sure you pick the right moving company.

          This blog will help you know how to do the right research and pick the best moving company for your needs. People have many questions and concerns when it comes to relocating everything under their roof.

The top five questions and concerns are, in order of importance:

5) Is the price competitive?

4) Will the movers show up on time?

3) Will my move price change once all my belongings are in the truck?

2) What if something gets damaged?

1) What about the quality of the moving crew that is working in my home, around my personal possessions and precious family?

The information in this book can save you time, money and heart ache.