Make a Smooth Move in West Palm Beach
Make a Smooth Move in West Palm Beach
With peak moving season (June through September, respectively) sneaking ever closer to us, more and more people are beginning to fire up their search engines looking for the perfect perspective mover. If you are planning an upcoming relocation, here are 5 of the best possible tips we can give you to look for when interviewing your potential moving company. Make a Smooth Move in West Palm Beach
The first tip is remember that not every moving company is the same. There are so many valuable sources out there to help you decide which mover is right for you. To help you get started, check out the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, American Moving and Storage Association, and the Better Business Bureau, all great websites to help you narrow down your selections!
The second tip is to never rely on online quotes! So many variables can greatly change that initial online estimate. If a free visual survey is offered to you accept it, if it is not, request it! This is a great chance to interview with your prospective moving company, as well as present any questions or concerns and get an accurate estimate of costs for your move.
Our third tip is to trust your gut instinct. If something about your potential moving company doesn’t seem right, it probably isn’t. Some warning signs to look for are hefty deposits or required up-front payments, they don’t provide (or don’t have) a legitimate website (including licensing information, address, etc.), they have a truck without their name or licensing information on it, and finally their claims are simply too good to be true… such as offering the lowest prices and that their “insurance” protects all your goods.
Tip number four brings us to the bottom line. The lowest price is not always the best deal. Always remember that key phrase being, “you get what you pay for”, no industry does this hold more true to than within the moving industry. If want your items packed and protected properly, it will take care and consideration, and these services come with a cost.
And our fifth and final tip is to start planning your move now! Rates will go up for the vast majority of moving companies during peak season, and most offer deals to lock in standard rates, providing you book your dates before the peak season begins. If you plan on moving during your kids’ summer vacation, the time to start planning is now!
If you have any questions regarding the moving process or would like a guaranteed estimate, please call us at 800-373-MOVE (6683).
Willie’s Transfer & Storage: Guaranteed Estimates
1320 53rd St.
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Author: Kathy Long