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Selecting A Mover

Choosing a moving company can be a daunting task. Open up the yellow pages and you are likely to find five or more pages of movers. Where should you begin? How do you find a reputable mover amidst all the possible choices? Once you receive a quote, should you chose the lowest bottom line estimate?

1.) Ask your friends

Talk to your friends, coworkers, neighbors, or relatives. Find out if they have moved within the last year. See what their experiences were. A solid mover will receive at least 40% of their business from referrals.

2.) Get an Estimate

Call up prospective movers and get a phone estimate. A better moving company will give a detailed and thorough estimate. The more detail oriented the company is from the start, the more likely your move will be smooth. Be careful of companies that give "low-ball" estimates. Either quoting low weights on long distance moves, or under quoting hours on a local move. This is a common tactic some movers use to get more business. Keep in mind that all movers will charge for the actual time a local move takes, or the actual weight of your long distance shipment. In other words the lowest price you initially hear may not be the lowest cost in the long run.