Want the Right Mover?

Want the Right Mover?
Then Research.

When you decide to go out to an upscale restaurant, you look up the menu, ask friends, or read reviews to get a feel for whether it will be the experience you are looking for. Thanks to technology, this research is much easier than in the past, taking no more than fifteen or twenty minutes.

So why wouldn’t you use a similar method when you are ready to move?

Although moving your home is not as simple as picking a restaurant on a Friday night, the same train of thought can be applied. To move your home and all of your belongings effectively and efficiently, it takes time and planning. And one of the most important aspects of this process is selecting the right mover; one that can handle the size of your move with quality and care in mind.

The selection process begins with research. Follow some of the guidelines below to ensure that you hire the best moving company possible.

Review The Website

It should not be the sole source of your research, but a moving company’s website is the most common place to begin. There you will often find a list of the company’s services, its history, where they serve, and some of the key aspects they might stress for moving. In some cases, you might even find a list of past clients or a testimonial page that speaks to a company’s quality of services. A website is a good place to begin a preliminary list of potential moving companies, using the contact information for when you decide to call and ask follow-up questions concerning their services or client list.

Ask Colleagues and Friends

There is no better form of marketing than word of mouth. If someone has had a bad experience, they will likely tell you in great detail. Meanwhile, if a friend or co-worker experienced a top-notch move with a company, take note and ask them why it was so memorable. Your colleagues, friends, and family are a good secondary source for your research.

Read Reviews

Because of the Internet, you don’t necessarily need a large circle of friends to draw opinions from; there are a number of review sites where you can read about other people’s experiences with a certain moving company. If a site has an overwhelmingly positive number of reviews, then that is a good sign you are on the right track. You can even find websites with message boards where you can post questions in order to receive feedback.

Contact Affiliated Organizations

Organizations like the Better Business Bureau or the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (DOT) can help you in your research as well. With the Better Business Bureau you can find out if any grievances have been filed and if they were resolved. Although no company is perfect, the more grievances and the more unresolved complaints with the Better Business Bureau there are, the higher probability you are looking at a low-quality company. Meanwhile, if you log on to the DOT’s website, you can check if your potential mover has a DOT number, ensuring that they are officially registered.

Selecting the right moving company is vital to your move’s ultimate success, and your happiness. Research using a few of these guidelines, and you will achieve the move that your family deserves.

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