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MOVING DAY
GET REFERRALS
Start by asking friends, family and
coworkers if they can recommend a
moving company. If you're moving for
a new job, your new employer may be
able to connect you with a reputable
company. You can also ask your real
estate agent. Once you have a list, fol-
low the rules of threes. Don't grab the
first estimate you get. Instead, ask at
least three companies and never take
one that won't give you an in-person
estimate.
WATCH FOR RED FLAGS
Most reputable companies won't ask
for a cash deposit before you move.
Moving.com also warns you to be on
the look out for movers that show up
late or can't answer your questions.
Also, avoid companies that show up in
a rented van. A good moving company
will have its own equipment.
You should also check for a U.S.
Department of Transportation num-
ber and a license. Run the company
through state and local consumer
affairs agencies to check for other
complaints, and check with the Better
Business Bureau. Ask to see their
insurance paperwork and make sure
you know what you're covered for in
case the worst should happen to your
worldly possessions. Any irreplaceable
items should stay with you during the
move, just to be safe.
PROFESSIONAL
ACCREDITATIONS
In addition to the DOT number, you
should also look for trade association
certifications, Moving.com says. The
site is run by one such organization,
the American Moving and Storage
Association, and they offer a
ProMover certification. Look for their
logo on your mover's website or
paperwork.
VERIFY THE ADDRESS
Ask for the mover's business card or
pull up their website and look up the
address listed online.
Make sure the company is listed
and registered under that address and
be wary of any companies that are
listed in a residence.
You've found the perfect
place, decluttered and
sorted, and now it's
time to move in. Here's
how to find reputable
movers to do the job.
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Finding a Moving Company
