Avoid Moving Pitfalls

The horror stories of publicized irresponsible movers makes you feel like staying where you are and forget completely about moving. This article is intended to list the most common mistakes that people make and by taking a few minutes to read you might detect the red flags and stop the scam before it starts.
• Do not, under any circumstances, settle for online or on the phone quotes, make the time for the movers come to your house and personally set the quote in writing.
• Try to collect at least 3 quotes, then go online and check out the reputation of the mover with the BBB and other websites and then decide on your pick.
• Reputable moving companies might cost more but if you read some of the horror stories of what a less expensive company have done to people and how much more they have had to shell out, you will be convinced that sometimes saving money is not always the case.
• Do not think that the written estimate will remain the same amount till your stuff is put back in your new home. Most complaints by the consumer is about the movers change of mind on the quoted amount and, take this, keep your stuff hostage till they get paid.
• The insurance of the moving companies against the loss of your items is limited to a low dollar amount per weight. This means if mysteriously everything arrived but the moving boxes that contained expensive stereo system or your favorite flat screen TV you are out of luck to recuperate any amount remotely near what you paid.
• Insure your move or check your homeowner’s policy prior to moving.
• HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE POLICY, this is the biggest freebee, paid for it, why nobody told me insurance that will cover some portion of your move? Check with your agent and demand to know the complete laws in your state regarding the coverage of your move under insurance policy. This is not all that your homeowners’ policy covers that you have no clue about it. Try to get read the complete policy and trust me you will be amazed how much coverage you might have outside your home.
• The cost of your move is usually based on three factors, Weight, Distance and Packing/Loading Services. If you don’t have physical or time restrictions try to pack moving boxes yourself. It is easy just either use one of the moving box kits or design your own bundled moving boxes from www.not justboxes.com, you will save on average 40% to 60% less than office supply stores or moving companies, it will shipped the same day to arrive early right on your doorsteps. Remember to order your specialty boxes such as wardrobe boxes that have dual purpose of hanging your closet items in the box but also pack shoes, belts and bags in the bottom of the box.