1. Only hire the best- If you choose to hire professional movers, do your research and hire good ones. Poor quality movers really can be worse than none at all.
2. Referrals- Get referrals from local real estate agents and friends who have moved recently.
3. Licensing- Only consider movers that are licensed, bonded and insured.
4. Research- Investigate your potential movers through the U.S. Department of Transportation, MovingScam-dot-com and the Better Business Bureau.
5. In-home estimates- Evaluate a minimum of 3 movers based on in-home estimates of goods to be moved.
6. Price- Price isn't the only factor- extremely low bids indicate a desperate mover.
7. "Binding Not-To-Exceed"- Ask for written "Binding Not-To-Exceed" estimates
8. Avoid "rogue movers"- if you feel uncomfortable, trust your instincts! Never agree to move your possessions with anyone you don’t trust.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Moving Tips - Get Organized
1. Start early- Almost everyone has more stuff than they think they do, and almost no one leaves enough time to pack it. This is really important if you are moving locally. Most movers charge by the hour. Therefore, the more ready you are the less your move will cost.
2. Room Lists- Start by forming two room lists, one for your current place and one for your future place. This will help you manage what has to go where. Have an idea of how you want each room set up. This will also save time and money.
3. Room Inventory- Go to each room and write down the types of things that need to be packed: furniture items, length of shelving, closets, etc. This is a good idea to determine how many boxes you are gonna need for a proper move.
4. Time Allotment- Make sure to leave enough time. The most common timeframe reported by people moving is that it takes a month to pack. One study reported that it takes 4-5 hours to pack an average dorm room, so that should give you an idea of what’s involved. This is really important.
5. Calendar- Pull out a calendar and plan by day when each room will be completed.
6. Delegation- If you’re moving with family members, agree with them exactly while tasks they will be doing and the date they will be finished.
7. Track your progress- at least once per week track where you are against the date on the calendar. Revise your plan if you’re falling behind.
If you want to keep the cost down and have a smooth move follow these simple tips.
*Some of this information is from Moving-Edge.
2. Room Lists- Start by forming two room lists, one for your current place and one for your future place. This will help you manage what has to go where. Have an idea of how you want each room set up. This will also save time and money.
3. Room Inventory- Go to each room and write down the types of things that need to be packed: furniture items, length of shelving, closets, etc. This is a good idea to determine how many boxes you are gonna need for a proper move.
4. Time Allotment- Make sure to leave enough time. The most common timeframe reported by people moving is that it takes a month to pack. One study reported that it takes 4-5 hours to pack an average dorm room, so that should give you an idea of what’s involved. This is really important.
5. Calendar- Pull out a calendar and plan by day when each room will be completed.
6. Delegation- If you’re moving with family members, agree with them exactly while tasks they will be doing and the date they will be finished.
7. Track your progress- at least once per week track where you are against the date on the calendar. Revise your plan if you’re falling behind.
If you want to keep the cost down and have a smooth move follow these simple tips.
*Some of this information is from Moving-Edge.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Is It Time to Move? (Newsday Article)
The other day in Newsday there was an article about the 7 reasons why people relocate. I won’t get into each reason with much detail, but here are the reason people decide to move.
1. To Avoid Foreclosure – This is a new trend due the our lack luster economy.
2. For Age and Health issues – Many seniors are moving into assisted living communities.
3. To Educate Children - Many families move to have their children receive a better education.
4. To Make Profit – Many older couples are moving to cash in on their house. A lot of these people counted on their home for retirement moneys.
5. After a Family Crisis – Many people move due to a divorce or a death of a spouse
6. For a Job- People like to live closer to where they work.
7. For the American Dream – Everyone is looking to make it and have a place of their own. People are always moving to upgrade their life.
1. To Avoid Foreclosure – This is a new trend due the our lack luster economy.
2. For Age and Health issues – Many seniors are moving into assisted living communities.
3. To Educate Children - Many families move to have their children receive a better education.
4. To Make Profit – Many older couples are moving to cash in on their house. A lot of these people counted on their home for retirement moneys.
5. After a Family Crisis – Many people move due to a divorce or a death of a spouse
6. For a Job- People like to live closer to where they work.
7. For the American Dream – Everyone is looking to make it and have a place of their own. People are always moving to upgrade their life.
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