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Finding the Best Moving Company for Relocation
While shifting your residence, it is always helpful to take the professional help of moving companies who shoulder the entire responsibility of ensuring that the whole relocation process goes smoothly. Here are few steps that will prove to be beneficial in selecting the right mover:
1. The first thing to do is short-list a couple of good and reputed moving companies. You can either do this by searching on the Internet, telephone directory or recommendations. Word of mouth publicity is the best, as it implies full customer satisfaction. Also, make a thorough investigation of the previous track record, compare prices and inquire about the services offered.
2. After you have short-listed a few, narrow down to two or three movers that you think fit your needs and requirements and accordingly schedule an appointment with them so that you can ask for a free written estimate and clarify all your other doubts pertaining to relocation. It is strongly recommended to choose those movers who are registered with the AMSA (American Moving and Storage Association).
3. Alternatively, you can also contact the BBB (Better Business Bureau). You can easily obtain reports of moving companies from them and crosscheck to see if they have any complaints registered or claims filed against the moving company. Also, enquire about the dispute settlement and insurance policies of the moving company, as this will prove to be helpful later in resolving any problems arising due to damage or loss of goods during the shipment.
4. It is also very important that the potential moving company is registered with the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and has a U.S. DOT number. Here are a few pointers that will help you to identify fraudulent and dishonest movers-
a. The mover either demands a huge amount of deposit or cash before he actually ships the goods to their final point of destination.
b. The mover refuses you a copy of the ‘Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move’ before the move. This booklet has been specially developed by the FMCSA in order to protect the rights of the consumers. It provides them with the basic necessary information about relocation.
c. The moving company states that all the goods are covered under their insurance policy.
d. The moving company does not have an official website, proper local address or legal information about the history and licensing of the company
e. When you give them a phone call, the agent does not greet you with the brand name of the company, instead simply answers saying that they are a moving company.
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