A sign of a good moving company is the way it conducts its moving estimate. It should send its staff to conduct an evaluation and estimate the cost of the whole moving process. If a moving company is able to give you an estimate even without seeing your home, then it is very likely that it is not reliable and worse, it may even be a scam.
While the moving estimate is being performed by the representative of the moving company, you can check the following things to make sure if you are getting the best company and if you can get the best deal.
If the company is an actual moving company or a brokerage
Who your contact will be for concerns and questions
Ways of determining the total cost of the move
Cost of additional services
The effect of increased valuation on the moving estimate
If the estimate is based on volume or weight
The official name of the moving company
The length of time the company has been in the business
The website and email address of the moving company
Whether they lease or own the vehicles they use for moving
Moving equipment and vehicles that they use, such as pick-up, trailer, box truck
If the company is licensed or insured
The insurance coverage
The US DOT and MC numbers of the moving company
References you can contact to get information about the moving company
Membership in any of the following industry organizations: BBB or Chamber of Commerce
Whether their estimates are binding or non-binding
Whether their estimates are valued based on a flat rate or charged by the hour
Whether they have discounts for military, students or seniors
After the moving company has given you the estimate, take the time to think it through and evaluate if it is a good deal for you. Also, read the terms of agreement so that you will be sure that you will get everything you need and at the same time not expect a lot from them.
It is recommended to get several estimates from different moving companies services. Once you have selected the company of your choice, you can then sign the agreement and start moving. During the conduct of the moving estimate, you can ask questions. This will help you evaluate the company better.
John Cutts has been educated in the finer points of the foreclosure market over 5 years.
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