According to an article in RISMedia taken from "Home Buying 101," a move and finding a moving company can be made smoother by the following:
1. To obtain a guaranteed or binding quote, have a visual survey of your household goods by a reputable mover. A quote over the phone is not binding, and you don't want the mover to show up asking for additional money.
2. Allow plenty of time for a visual survey, to get a binding and written quote, and to reserve a truck to meet your necessary lead time. If you obtain a quote before your home sells, you will be prepared for the move when your home sells.
3. Accurately represent everything you want to move, including items in the basement and in the attic or any off-site storage. If items are added at the time of moving, the former estimate will no longer be binding. If in doubt, you can always add the items to the original estimate and then take them out.
4. Reputable movers do not ask for a deposit up front. Reputable movers expect payment on delivery. Asking for money up front can be a red flag.
5. Assure that your mover has a good reputation. Relying on price above reputation might leave you disappointed. Moving day may arrive with surprises such as an overflow that has to be transported in another truck and items that might not arrive at the same time. Look for a competitive bid from a professional mover who is certified and reputable. Price is important, but reputation is important too.
Happy Moving!
Pat
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