Find a Reputable Mover: A Professional Guide

Choose a local relocation service provider
Insist that they be properly licensed
Request and then verify the mover's credentials
Check out the Better Business Bureau
Do they have the required insurances?
What kind of dispute resolution arbitration programs do they participate in?
Does the company have a physical ‘bricks and mortar” business address?
Get a WOM recommendation
Get a written quote
Understand each aspect of the pricing
Make sure that you obtain all of the required documents
Beware of those who ‘diss’ their competition

Today eighty percent of those looking for more affordable relocation or storage options will turn to their computer to search for the best value in a mover. Problem is most people relocate so infrequently they don’t know what criteria to use when shopping, or, even worse, how to determine whom they should trust to allow inside their homes.

In this type of inexperienced, unfamiliar environment moving simply becomes a commodity…and the online marketplace becomes an unsafe media outlet where gullible consumers become easy prey the aggressive Web vultures who pitch low, low prices while still promising great professional service.

The articles on the left include some professional recommendations of things to consider when planning your move. These helpful tips, tricks and tools are offered to assist you to make more informed choices when shopping for local, long distance or international relocation related services online. Click on each topic for a more complete discussion.

Moving should be an adventure – not a chore! Everyone has their own personal 'critical success factors' they use when considering a relocation.

By following the recommendations on this list, you can research your options to find your own best value when making your moving or storage plans…and avoid being scammed by unscrupulous rogue operators.

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