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Allied Van Lines “Top 10 Moving Tips”

Check out the video produced by Allied Van Lines for 2014 giving you a short concise list of moving tips.  With these 10 smart practices, you will cover your bases deciding upon what mover to use.

  1. Check the identity of your mover.  Do they physically have an address?  Do they have a phone number?  Do they have a “Motor Carrier’s Number”?  Are they a PRO-MOVER?
  2. Always get an in home estimate.  Make sure a salesman from the moving company’s office physically comes to your residence to properly estimate the weight of your shipment.
  3. Is your mover a member of the Better Business Bureau?  Check them out if they are and if they aren’t, then it select a mover who is a member of BBB.
  4. Know your rights when you move.  You salesman will give you the “Your Rights & Responsibility” Booklet.
  5. Ask about “Extra Care Protection” plan.
  6. Avoid large down payments
  7. Get your estimate and all documents in writing or email.
  8. Take your valuables with you.
  9. Ask questions like:
    1. Will you pack my stuff?
    2. Is this a guaranteed price?
    3. When will my things arrive?
    4. What happens if something is broken?
    5.  Make sure that the driver and the agent have all your phone numbers.  Be reachable by phone.