If you are not a frequent mover you have probably already stressed enough thinking about your forthcoming move. You should know that life can be so much easier during your relocation if you use the help of professional movers. We at moving-me.com are happy to present to you the most experienced and reliable moving companies for your stress-free cost-efficient relocation. Here is the list of 5 tips that will help you save some money while moving.
Research your moving company
It is very important to make sure you don’t deal with scammers. They are not so hard to be exposed if you undertake some research. First, check their license. That you can do at the site of the US Department of Transportation. Then check out the reviews on the company. Do not let several negative ones spurn you from the company. Bad days happen even at good companies. On the contrary, 100% positive feedback can be suspicious. When first talking to the manager of the chosen company, ask as many detailed questions as you can. A professional mover will be able to answer or at least direct you to the people who can answer your questions. VS a scammer that will only be feeding you promises. Check all the paperwork sent by your moving company before you sing it. And again, ask questions. Try to avoid any possible hidden costs. Do not sign anything if you do not completely understand the document.
Request insurance for your move
Normally, a decent insurance policy will cover most possible damage and it won’t be cheap in that matter. You need to estimate the value of your belongings and decide on the cost you are ready to pay. Decide on the type of your insurance depending on general risks of the area you move in and through. Do not neglect using insurance. Moving is not an easy and predictable process so you should better be sure to be reimbursed in case of loss or breakage of your belongings.
Sort out your belongings
Before you start packing, sort out the things that you are ready to say goodbye to and organize a garage sale. When you do so try not to be sentimental, send everything you do not absolutely need to be sold. Let everybody know about your sale, ask your friends to help you inform everyone. Place an ad to your social network. And then again, go through your stuff in terms of its necessity at your new household. Add to your garage sale at least 15 more items. Not only this sale will provide you with some extra cash, but it will also save you a big thing of moving costs. Whatever is left after your sale, donate it. Do not waste your time, money, and packing efforts on the things you have already said goodbye to.
Decide on the way you move
If you think of a DIY move as the most cost-effective way, do not hesitate to order a PODS container at Moving Me. This will save you loading fees. Plus, this proved to be a very effective way of keeping your belongings safe while moving. The containers come in different sizes and can be rented for a long period of time. As much time as you need for your relocation, which may include some quarantine time if your destination community requires that during the COVID-19 outbreak. The container is also ground leveled which makes loading and unloading it very easy.
Do some of the moving paperwork online
Any relocation involves a lot of paperwork, some of which can be done online. That is cost and time effective. Plus it will limit your contacts with people involved in your move including local officials. You can estimate your move online, request your car(s) to be shipped, apply for changing your address, request your children’s school paperwork. This list can go further, just keep this option in mind. From our experience, up to 50% of your relocation paperwork can be done online which is very convenient considering the COVID-19 outbreak’s restrictions. There are several things you need to remember about all this digital process: verify the signatures of all people you deal with, print out all your paperwork and store it properly in a file, keep this file near during your move, and sometime after you reach your destination.
If you follow this simple but very important tips, your move will have a big chance of turning from a potential nightmare into a lifetime adventure. Plus, you will be proud of yourself for making it cost-effective. You will surely find good use of some extra money at your new location.
