“I love moving all my things from one place to another! The packing, the organization, the money-spending, all of it makes me happy” – said no one ever!
Let’s be honest: nobody likes to move. It’s one of the worst aspects of life. From buying the boxes to having the challenge of packing those boxes, moving is hard. Unless you’re moving into a palace, you are not the envy of your friends – yes, the same people who all said they’re going to the dentist on the day of your move.
You know what’s just as hard? Finding the right movers for the job.
But, in the end, this might actually be the easier part of it all! Here are five tips for picking the right movers for the big day:
1. Check the Moving Company’s Reputation
Every business has a presence online – and, if a company doesn’t, then a customer will ensure they do.
When you’re in the market for the best movers, you will ultimately need to conduct some research online. This will consist of perusing through review websites, checking star ratings, and reading comments on social media. By doing this, you can be confident that you’re selected top-notch movers – or avoided the poor ones.
Remember, reputation is key, so that should be your No. 1 priority when hiring a moving crew.
2. Request a Quote and Shop Around
The next important step is finding out the price and then doing some good old-fashioned price comparison.
While some moving firms will list their services and prices on their websites, many will encourage you to submit a claim and request a quote that way. You should do this.
But don’t confine your choices to just one. It is imperative that you shop around and look for the best deals, terms, and costs. Otherwise, you’ll be cash-strapped for quite a bit because moving is costly.
3. Be Honest and They Will be Honest
It has been noted many times before how much moving businesses detest dishonest customers. They will fib about the number of flights of stairs, or they will say they have furniture to fit a bachelor when they really mean a one-bedroom plus a den. For shame…
That said, when you’re looking for an impressive moving crew, you should be honest. If you are honest, then they will be honest with you.
But how can they tell if you’re being genuine? That’s easy: list everything you have.
4. Determine What Equipment They’ll Use
Some movers use equipment that others do not. Some movers will use their bare hands, while others will take advantage of several dollies.
Let’s be honest: the ladder will save a lot of time and manpower than your biceps.
When you call around, try to find out what tools they use for moving jobs. Plus, if they are using equipment, then they will certainly be more careful with your goods.
5. Ask for Incentives and Discounts
Finally, because the moving market is so immense, some companies will go out of their way to extend incentives and discounts to customers. This is great for you and your pocket.
So, you should find out who is offering what and for how long – and who isn’t.
Of course, you need to weigh the pros and cons, but anything that helps your pocket should be considered. A cost-benefit analysis will help you a great deal.
When is the big day? If it’s in a couple of weeks and you have yet to order movers, then you’re in trouble. By procrastinating, you have placed yourself in a terrible position, one that entails picking any movers at the lowest cost.
You need to do research, you need to compare, you need to ask around. If you’re on a short amount of time, then you can’t do any of this. Don’t worry, if you have a bit more time, then you can employ these appropriate measures. When you do, you’ll be glad you did.
