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Do You Need Specialized Moving Services for Your Relocation?

Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

July 04, 2015 02:14 PM

Some people who are relocating a distance, whether you are selling or not before you move, need specialized moving services.

It's important to think about these things in advance, and to know the questions you need to ask the movers you are interviewing for the job of moving your precious goods across the country.

Packing to move While there are some standard questions you should ask the movers you are interviewing (unless you are DIY, say with PODS or some other similar service), when there are specialized circumstances you need to know upfront - there are may be additional costs, including insurance, and some vendors may simply not be able to accommodate your needs.

Here are some specialized moving services you might need:

1. Moving 1 or or cars; even a bigger deal with antique or special vehicles

2. Moving a boat (some you may just have to take by water)

3. Expensive or particularly fragile or large art work and sculpture

4. Tractors, lawn mowers, snow blowers (yep, you won't need those here in SoCal!), all terrain vehicles, ski-doos, tramoplines, RVs

5. Antiques

6. Horses or other livestock

In addition, the area you are moving from and/or to may require specialized moving services. Here's why...

Moving trucks are huge, but cannot navigate narrow streets and drives, or very hilly areas (picture San Francisco!). In those cases a shuttle truck might be needed to move your household goods from your home to the big van, or from the van to your home in the new location. There usually is a charge for shuttle services, since it may take multiple shuttle moves to and from the house to the van, although they might allow a certain number of shuttles included in your overall fee. Either way, you need to ask!!

Moving with pets? Check out this helpful short video on things to know about moving with pets!

Relocation Tips and Advice video series on my YouTube Channel

Here's a video on the questions you need to ask your movers. If you would like, please ask for my "Questions to Ask Your Movers Checklist". I am happy to email it to you.

Kathy Streib

Delray Beach, FL
Noah Seidenberg

Evanston, IL

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Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

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Excellent information, important questions and well done videos on moving for everyone. You are the relocation Dude!

Jul 04, 2015 09:18 PM

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Having moved many times and internationally, as well, I'm sensitized to the issue of how important movers are to the process. But lots of people treat this as an after-thought. Great job and great topic, Jeff.

Jul 04, 2015 10:18 PM

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When Jeff Dowler CRS says to get moving...he's not kidding!

Jul 04, 2015 11:38 PM

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Noah Seidenberg

Good work! No doubt your client appreciated all that you did to help

Jeff

Jul 04, 2015 11:59 PM

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Christine Donovan

I've moved a bunch of times and worked with clients who have, especially a long distance, and you just can't make assumptions about what they can and will move, and how, or won't. And the costs can add up

Jeff

Jul 05, 2015 12:01 AM

Christine Donovan

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Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland

I've moved a bunch of times with a variety of movers, so I've learned a few things. And I've had some clients with some challenging moves, too

I appreciate the compliment

Jeff

Jul 05, 2015 12:59 AM

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Thanks for your post, Jeff Dowler CRS. We need to be aware of the challenges of moving, especially if we have the extra items you mentioned.

Eventually, our toys own us.

Jul 05, 2015 01:17 AM

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Jeff Dowler CRS This would be a good topic for the radio show. Might mention you today.

Jul 05, 2015 01:21 AM

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Jeff- excellent topic. Movers need to know how they will navigate steps or small streets, for example. We've moved our bass boat a few times. And we've had to have a special crate made for our mounted turkey (in flight) and ducks. Not inexpensive.

Jul 05, 2015 01:46 AM

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Nina Hollander

Thanks for the compliment. It can be overwhelming for people who are moving, especially a distance, with so many considerations. And often people are not aware of all that this can cost, especially for specialty items. And the location of the home, the old one or the new one, can be a challenge in some cases. The list goes on and on about the things about a move that people need to be aware of.

Jeff

Jul 05, 2015 02:06 AM

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Ha ha, love your comment. But I know a few things about the topic.

Jeff

Jul 05, 2015 02:07 AM

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John Mosier

Thanks for stopping by. You're right about the toys. And people don't necessarily think about the issue of making a move with these things until it happens. I know some people who have given them up because of the hassle and cost of moving certain items.

Jeff

Jul 05, 2015 02:09 AM

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Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland

I would agree! That would be cool to be mentioned. I appreciate the thought

Jeff

Jul 05, 2015 02:10 AM

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Jeff Dowler CRS Just finished my radio show (All About Real Estate) and talked about you, moving, your website and your videos.

Jul 05, 2015 03:06 AM

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Kathy Streib

Oh yes steps and small steep driveways can be a real chore. I always feel for the movers having to deal with these issues. And in some cases it can be a real challenge with certain pieces of furniture because of narrow hallways, steep stairs and so on.

Sounds like you have had some good moving experiences, too!

Jeff

Jul 05, 2015 03:12 AM

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Thank YOU! How kind of you to do so. I appreciate knowing - who knows what can happen?!

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Jul 05, 2015 03:12 AM

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Jeff - There are also specialized movers for pianos.

Jul 05, 2015 10:52 AM

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Great post and video is well done. Having relocated to 4 different states I can attest. But Boston to CA?! Wow! An entirely new culture for you! Insurance is a big one. Love the questionnaire topic at the end.

Jul 05, 2015 12:26 PM

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Absolutely, and I have used them. Thanks for reminding us all about these specialists - I should have included them

Jeff

Jul 07, 2015 01:02 AM

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Hi Jan Green

Yes MA to CA was an adventure. But had travelled here many times so not as big a shock as it could have been. Things ARE different - es. the way we do RE as compared to back east. Can't beat the weather.

Jeff

Jul 07, 2015 01:03 AM