If you are transferring to a new location – whether regional, interstate, or international – it’s better to take the extra time to locate the right moving company than to regret your choice later. Why might you have regrets? With a subpar company, you might not get your items in time, or when you do get them they may be damaged beyond repair. And the worst part of all could be finding out that the mover isn’t liable because of the fine print in the contract you signed. To avoid such headaches, you need to find the right movers. Moving can be a stressful experience, but having a moving company that you trust will make everything a whole lot smoother and give you peace of mind. Here are some tips for your search.
* Research the moving corporations available to you. You may find them on the Internet, or based on a referral from a friend or acquaintance. (If you are a member of Angie’s List, that can be a great source of referrals too.)
* Next you need to get the history of each moving company. Ask anyone who gave you a referral to give you some details about their experience. For companies you found through public listings or on the web, ask for names of recent customers so that you can speak with them directly about the company’s performance. In general, if a company’s website does not include a community address for the organization, it’s best to cross it off your list.
* Get a price quote from at least 3-4 firms that you found in the earlier steps. Ask them about their insurance provisions and any hidden costs that may not appear in the quote.
* Ask for a copy of ‘Your Rights and Responsibilities When you Move’, a booklet movers are required by Federal regulation to make accessible to their customers preparing for an interstate move. If the relocating company does not promptly provide this booklet, then eliminate them from your list.
* Find out if the moving corporation is registered with the Better Business Bureau and whether any grievances have been filed against it. Directly question the company about any such situation. If you are satisfied with their answer along with the mechanism they adopted for resolving the complaint, then you can keep them under consideration.
