Moving Services - Find and Compare Moving Companies, Movers, Tips and Other Relocation Services
MovingRelocation.com, a directory of moving services nationwide, offers tips for making moving easier.
New York, NY (PRWEB) May 24, 2007 - As the moving season gears up, MovingRelocation.com, a directory of moving services nationwide, offers tips for finding the right relocation service and making the whole moving process a little easier.
"Every year, nearly a quarter of the population moves. It is truly one of life's most stressful experiences," says Michael Hodges of MovingRelocation.com. "If only we could wiggle our noses and have our lives instantly packed up and unpacked in the proper places. Well, we know life isn't like that, but as a professional moving services directory, we can offer a checklist to help people find the right relocation service and hopefully make the moving process a lot smoother."
MovingRelocations' tips on choosing a moving service:
| | - Choose the kind of mover you need, such as a relocation service, interstate moving company, local mover, pack-and-stack service, household shipper or trucking service.
- Ask your friends or neighbors who have moved recently for recommendations. A word-of-mouth referral is the best way to be assured the movers will do a good job.
- Ask prospective movers for references, and call them to see how satisfied their customers are.
- Get written estimates from at least three movers before deciding.
- To minimize the hourly charges for a short move, try to do as much of the work yourself as possible.
- Consider whether or not you would like the mover to pack and what other additional services you may require.
- Know the difference between binding and non-binding estimates. With a binding estimate you know in advance what your move will cost. However, it also means you can't add anything extra that you might have left off during the estimate. With a more open-ended non-binding estimate, there is no limit on what you can ship. Final charges could be higher or lower than the estimated cost, depending on the actual weight of the shipment.
- Inform the mover of any possible unusual situations, such as access or parking problems, on either end so your estimate can be more accurate. If the mover does not know about possible problems in advance, additional charges will likely apply.
- Verify that the mover is licensed and regulated. You can inquire from state agencies that regulate transportation services, or look in the phone book under a Public Utility Commission (PUC) or Department of Transportation (DOT).
- Spend some time talking with each moving company. If they take the time to understand your moving needs, it's a good sign that they will provide excellent service. If the company representatives aren't friendly and helpful, call someone else.
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Important documents for your move (be sure these documents are provided by the mover before your move):
| | - A written estimate.
- A bill of lading, the legal contract between you and the mover that defines the services the carrier agrees to provide.
- An inventory of your items. The driver will present the inventory to you for your signature after the van is loaded and again when the shipment reaches your new home.
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Moving can be one of the most stressful events in people's lives. However, by getting organized and planning ahead, it's possible to make it a smooth process. MovingRelocation.com provides people with connections to local movers and interstate moving services that can help make relocating cost effective, efficient, and even pleasant.
About MovingRelocation.com
MovingRelocation.com has done the homework for you by choosing only licensed and insured moving companies in your area. Get a moving quote now. For more information please call 718-439-3705 or email info (at) movingrelocation.com or visit www.movingrelocation.com.
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