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.