(Newswire.net — September 13, 2021) —
Trusting someone with your belongings can be scary. Taking the time to move everything yourself can be extremely difficult though. That’s why we put together a quick guide on how to find the best local movers for you to trust with your belongings.
Start With Referrals
The best research you can do is not on the internet, but rather by asking family and friends. More than likely they know a good local mover in your area that will be a good fit for you and your needs. If you are unsure of who might know a good mover, ask on your social media and they will respond.
Get 3 In-Person Estimates
Never get just one estimate and never do it over the phone. The mover needs to see what they are moving in order to be able to give you an accurate estimate. Plus you won’t know if they are pricing too high or suspiciously low if you don’t get quotes from others.
Know About Red Flags
When meeting with the potential moving company, be sure to take notice of whether they:
- Arrive late to the meeting
- Have a rented moving van
- Ask for cash deposits before you move
- Are not licensed and insured If they exhibit any of these red flags, don’t hire them.
Professional Accreditations
Trusted and vetted moving companies will have an American Moving and Storage Association’s ProMover logo. You can search the moving association’s website to ensure that the business is actually accredited by them.
Know the Movers Address
Make sure that the moving company has an address listed on their website that you can look into Google maps and easily pull up. If the address is hooked to a residential building, be very wary of this. The company may be portraying itself as bigger and more legit than it actually is. If you ask and they are honest and explain how all their equipment is stored at their home, this is okay. Everyone has to start somewhere, right? But usually, it is best to work with moving companies that have an established place of work that you can visit.
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