Moving Tips

2010 March 14

Hiring professional movers to help you move into your new home

Moving companies provide a variety of services for a range of fees. It is a good idea to talk with different movers to compare their services.

When selecting a mover, especially an interstate mover, choose a moving company that is a member of American Moving and Storage Association. Members of AMSA are required to follow all federal consumer protection regulations.

Moving Day

Be available on all loading days. Supervise the loading. Movers will have questions.

Accompany the driver as he prepares your inventory.

Carefully read and complete the Bill of Lading. This is the legal contract between you and the mover.

Make sure you have copies of the Bill of Lading and Inventories before the driver leaves.

Before the driver leaves do a final walk through the house checking all closets and storage areas to make sure nothing was missed.

Provide the driver with contact information in case he needs to reach you during the course of the move.

Get the driver’s truck number, agency and contact information.

Make sure the driver has the correct address of your new home.

Valuables should be taken with you or sent ahead by a trackable service such as UPS or FedEx.

When possible arrange for the house closing to a day or two following loading. This will help reduce the stress of having to be available for the movers and having to concentrate on closing at the same time.

Be Ready for Delivery Day

Be available on the delivery days.

Have estimated moving funds available in either cash, certified check or money order – you will have to pay the movers before they will begin unloading furniture. If you are paying by credit card, you will need to make those arrangements prior to loading day.

Check carefully for damaged or missing items at the time of delivery and be sure to make note of these on the inventory before the movers leave. Supervise the unloading and unpacking.

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