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Moving is an exciting time in a person’s life, whether it’s your first move or your twentieth. You could be moving to a new city, moving in with a new roommate, or renting your first apartment solo…whatever it is: moving requires a lot of time, work, and boxes….along with the exciting experience. This is why many people decide to get some help. They opt for a moving company, a team of able-bodied professionals who will pick up, transport, set-up and in some cases, even pack their belongings for them. If it’s your first time using a moving company the prospect of finding a reputable one that will transport your valuables safely and economically, can seem a little overwhelming. Here is a quick reference, no-fail tip guide on finding the best moving company for your needs:

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You’ve heard the stories. Movers load up your stuff one day and hold it hostage the next, demanding more money and threatening to dump your precious treasures if you don’t pay. You believe you’ve agreed upon a price, only to find out it’s going to cost you a lot more than that.”These salespeople are commission-based and will do whatever it takes to get a deposit on file and lock the customer into a signed estimate,” says Tom O’Gorman, sales director for Gentle Giant Moving Co. “Then, when push comes to shove, there’s a lot of gray area around this estimate.”They will say, ‘The estimate was based on moving only these things. You weren’t packed, so it took us four extra hours to pack.’”O’Gorman says some of these outfits give the impression that “you are dealing with a moving company, but you’re really dealing with an online broker who passes the job off to some local moving company in some region for a commission.  So you’re not even dealing with the end user. You have no control over who ends up in your home.”

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When it comes to insurance, we have all been well versed in the benefits derived from health insurance, life insurance, and even automobile insurance. But on closer inspection, there are a variety of other insurance plans that are not only beneficial but absolutely crucial if you are moving to an apartment in the upcoming months. Without these insurance plans in place – rental insurance, moving insurance, and, if necessary, storage insurance – renters are significantly vulnerable to a host of possibilities.
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Whether you are moving across the country or just across town, it might be wise to consider a moving truck rental to get your belongings from place to place. Renting a moving truck can prove to be quit cost effective when compared to multiple trips back and forth with a vehicle you already own. 1- Shop around and inquire about prices and specials as well as other options that may be offered to you when you rent a moving truck. Look for a company that has high standards for their trucks as well as their towing equipment, this may be more expensive, but worth it in the long run. Ask if the company offers unlimited mileage, if not, find out how much extra miles will cost you.

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Local moving/Choosing A Mover
Contact your state consumer affairs office or public
utilities commission to find out what kinds of regulations
apply to movers in your state. ask if theres a licensing
requirement for movers in your state.  have them send you
their guidelines for selecting and working with a mover
in your state.

Local Moves/Liabilty Protection
Although there is less risk to your goods than on a
long distance move because you are always nearby, be sure
to ask about liabilty protection. Are they self insured or
covered by a major carrier? Do they offer replacement
value protection? Ask your insurance agent about protection
against loss while your belongings are in transit; you may
be able to get a rider on your homeowners’s policy to
cover losses.

Local Moves/Getting an estimate
Always get several estimates.  While some local movers
will come to your home and give you a written estimate,
others may want to give a ballpark figure or quote you
an hourly rate over the phone. Remember that you always
have much more protection with a written estimate.  Get as much
in writing as you can-the date and time of the move, the
hourly rate, the “Not to exceed” fee, size the truck,
and the number of the workers.  The fewer surprises the better.

Local Moves/How They Charge
When you move within a state, but out of the local
area, it is considered a long-distance move. as with an
interstate move, you will be charged according to the
weight of the shipment and distance.

Local Moves/How They Charge
If you have only a few things to move, be aware that
some carriers may have minimum charges.  That means
that the carrier mat charge you its four hour minimum ,
even if your move only takes three.

Local Moves/How They Charge
In addition, time spent on the road, transporting your
goods from your old to your new home, is typically
charged at double the hourly rate. a one hour drive, for
example, would be billed at two hours. this is to
compensate the movers for the time it takes them to get
back to starting point of the move.

Local Moves/How They Charge
For local moves, moving companies will charge you by
the hour and by distance The hourly rate varies
according to the number of workers they send. For example,
if one worker is enough to handle your move, the hourly
rate might be $50 an hour. If two workers come to your
house-which is more standard- the rate mmight go up
to $70 or $75 an hour, and so on.