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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams L.A. Harbor Realty DRE# 00946724
                                             Choosing The Right Moving Company
Hiring the right moving company can alleviate some of the stress associated with moving. So, how do you know which company to choose when preparing for a move?

Most companies have websites that list their services, customer reviews, and overall policies. Check out a few different websites and contact the businesses that best suit your needs.

Friends and family who have recently moved can also be a valuable resource. Ask which companies they do and do not recommend. Both lists are important when making a decision.

You can also contact the Better Business Bureau to see if any of the companies on your list have generated any reports. These reports will usually contain grievances. It is rare for a company to satisfy every customer, so make sure that the grievances were resolved and the customer was satisfied.

Another popular resource when moving is the website MovingScam.com. This site is dedicated to revealing moving scams before they happen to you. Browse the articles and the message board to see if the moving company you want to use is mentioned.

In addition, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration lists the following tips to help you identify rogue moving companies:
  • The mover doesn't offer or agree to an on-site inspection of your household goods and gives an estimate over the phone or internet-sight-unseen. These estimates often sound too good-to-be-true and they usually are.
  • The moving company demands a large cash deposit before the move.
  • The company's website has no local address and no information about  licensing or insurance.
  • Offices are in poor condition or nonexistent.
  • On moving day, a rental truck arrives rather than a company-owned.

If you do your homework and find the right company, your moving experience might turn out to be a good one.

 Remember, for all your real estate needs, call Catherine.

Sincerely,

Catherine Bennison - Realtor Associate
Keller Williams LA Harbor Realty
Direct: (310) 707-2162
Cell: (310) 748-7889
Fax: (310) 519-1882
E-Mail: CBennison@KW.com
Website: www.CatherineBennison.com
DRE# 00946724