May 23 2008
How To Choose A Moving Company That Won’t Hold Your Furniture Ransom
The process of buying a home is very different from the process of selling a home, but they both end the same way — with Moving Day.
Choosing a moving company is the often-hurried “last step” that buyers and seller view as a hassle.
Because it’s difficult to differentiate between the moving companies, they look for the lowest-cost provider or a “guy” who can do the job.
If it was that simple, sites like MovingScam.com wouldn’t exist and the New York Times wouldn’t run headlines with the phrase “Furniture Ransom“.
There are a lot of reputable moving companies but there are a lot of con artists, too, and it’s sometimes hard to tell them apart.
This is one reason to ask your real estate agent for a direct referral to a mover; many brokerages have relationships with larger, national companies that can service your in-state and out-of-state moving needs. These movers will come to your home, give an accurate quote, and then stand behind their estimates.
Now, versus the smaller players, the estimates may look a little bit high, but know that they’re legitimate. Don’t think of the higher costs as dollar’s wasted — think of them as piece of mind while your life’s treasures are in transit.
