Moving can be a nightmare or a dream. No matter how you choose to move your house you simply must know that your belongings are in safe hands. For most of us, our possessions are precious and costly and we prefer to find a good moving company to handle things for us. This is where things get a little tricky. In the past few years there have been several news accounts of scammers moving the contents of houses not to a new home but elsewhere, never to be seen again! If you are ready to relocate follow these tips on how to find a good moving company and set your mind at ease:
1. Always check references! Just because a man arrives on your doorstep dressed in a company uniform, carrying a clipboard doesn't make him legitimate. This is especially so if you make use of internet-based moving companies. There have been several horror stories in the media recently related to this type of moving company. Ask for a list of prior customers and call them to ask about their experience with the removal company.
2. Ask your local real estate firms for a referral and then obtain several estimates (in writing). Do all you can think of to check out the moving company in advance. Search online to make sure the company isn't already a known scammer. Visit the moving company and peruse their yard and their removal trucks.
Once you are satisfied with the outcome of these steps, get the following information from them:
1. The full legal company name.
2. Length of time they have been operational.
3. Full legal company address and all relevant phone numbers.
4. Their Department of Transport and any other State or Federal license numbers.
5. Ask them for references and be sure to call everybody on the list.
6. Determine if the company is insured by searching online at:
