Are you planning a move soon? If you don’t already have a moving crew locked in, Movers.com can help you save a ton of money and effort, by finding the top-rated local crews, and getting you free estimates from each of them. It’s easy.
Did you know that many moving crews are unregulated, uninsured, and just generally not the type of crew you want to hire to move all your most precious belongings?
Don't take this the wrong way - many crews are top-notch, fully regulated and insured, amazing teams... but how can you tell the difference?
Well, the easy way is to hire them, and see how it all turns out... but for obvious reasons, that's not exactly the best method.
Instead, I suggest using the powers of the internet to get some expert advice, from the specialists who do know how to tell them apart - Movers.com.
It's a free online resource where you can find everything you ever wanted to know about moving, written by experts, for amateurs like us.
They'll never charge you any money, or try to sell you anything - but they will help you to find the best local moving crews, and tell you how to manage your move as efficiently as possible.
Here's a great example,
They cover a lot of information in a short amount of time, but it's all important stuff. For example, in this newest guide, they'll show you not only how to find the best local movers - but also what to watch for so you can avoid scams and tricks.
Don't worry, they explain all the warning signs - and easy ways to avoid those problems. Just keep your eyes open for the clues they mention, like extremely low-cost estimates.
While it is possible these crews are simply more affordable, Movers.com experts suggest it is more common that they will have hidden fees, or may raise the price of the move at the last minute, before unloading the truck.
If you're not sure, they can help with that too - though it's a bit later in the guide. They'll explain how you can check on a moving crews background, and make sure they're on the up and up.
First, though, we need to talk about how you can get those estimates.
Movers.com specialists suggest two methods in the report for estimating your overall costs The first technique uses a free, no-obligation tool available on the Movers.com website , and personally, I suggest that this tool should be used early in the preparations, to help narrow down your options.
So how does it work? Well - exactly the way you would expect if you designed it yourself.
All you have to do is click the "Get Quotes" button and provide some very basic information about the move. Information like, how far are you moving, how much stuff is there to carry, and do you want to hire a professional to pack it for you.
That's all they need, and with those details, Movers.com will get in touch with 7 of the top-rated, pre-screened moving crews near you. They'll each send you back an estimated cost, with no obligation, absolutely free. Not bad, right?
That's exactly how I would have designed it myself.
That should help you to quickly narrow down your options, and then, the guide suggests bringing in a surveyor from your chosen crew to provide an in-person estimate.
There are lots of reasons for this, from getting a more accurate rate quote to making sure that you understand what type of quote you're getting. If you need more details, .
It explains the three different types of quotes (binding, non-binding, and binding not-to-exceed,) how to make sure you're getting the right type, and how to check a moving crew's credentials before you accept their services.
Really, if you're planning a move in the near future, Movers.com can probably help you every step of the way, from the first bits of planning to unpacking the final box - and every single one of their guides is entirely free.
Moving is stressful, but with just a little help, it doesn't have to be.
Whether you need help packing, finding a moving crew, or estimating the costs, Movers.com has you covered. Visit
