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Are You Prepared to Hire a Moving Company?

by Lori Madden 01/30/2019

If you buy or sell a house, you may need to hire a moving company as well. That way, you can work with an expert moving company to ensure all of your personal belongings can safely make it to your new address.

Ultimately, there are lots of things you can do to put yourself in the best position to conduct a successful search for a moving company, such as:

1. Reach Out to Multiple Moving Companies

There is no shortage of moving companies available in cities and towns nationwide. Thus, if you reach out to several moving firms, you should have no trouble finding one that matches your budget.

Account for your moving timeline as you search for a moving company, too. The top moving companies may be in high demand. But if you can give a moving company plenty of notice about your upcoming relocation, you can boost the likelihood that this business can help you on moving day.

2. Request Client Referrals

Sometimes, it can be tough to differentiate one moving company from another. If you ask a moving company for client referrals, however, you can learn from a business' past clients. Then, you can use these client referrals to help you decide if a particular moving company is right for you.

A moving company typically can provide client referrals upon request. Meanwhile, you should ask a moving company's past clients about their experiences. You then can use these clients' insights to determine if a moving company can match or exceed your expectations.

3. Evaluate a Moving Company's Services

Moving companies may provide a wide range of services for residential and commercial customers. As such, you should examine a moving company's services to find a business that can help you accomplish your desired results.

If you need a moving company that can help you pack and move your belongings from Point A to Point B, for example, you should hire a business that can fulfill your request. On the other hand, if you need a moving company that can handle an out-of-state relocation, you should hone your moving company search accordingly.

When it comes to finding the right moving company, you may encounter myriad challenges along the way. Lucky for you, a real estate agent may be able to help you speed up your search to find the right moving company.

In addition to helping you buy or sell a residence, a real estate agent may provide moving company recommendations. He or she also may be able to put you in touch with the top moving companies in your city or town.

For those who want to streamline an upcoming move, it generally is a good idea to hire a moving company. Thanks to the aforementioned tips, you can conduct a comprehensive search for a moving company in your area. As a result, you may quickly find a moving company that can take the guesswork out of transporting all of your belongings to your new home.

About the Author
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Lori Madden

As a Florida native growing up in Sarasota, I have seen my hometown grow from a sleepy coastal town to a highly sought-after destination along the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. After working in Chicago for 5 years, I returned to Sarasota and saw it through a new lens and really began to appreciate what makes Sarasota so desirable, including temperatures that allow for year round outdoor activities including tennis (a personal favorite), golf, boating, kayaking, fishing, paddle boarding, or just relaxing and/or shelling on our pristine sandy shores, including Dr. Beach’s #1 beach in the United States for 2017, Siesta Key! Sarasota’s cultural amenities are many and diverse, appealing to a wide range of arts lovers. Downtown Sarasota has become a destination in itself, drawing many new developments for those who want to be within walking distance of Main Street's offerings and the picturesque bayfront and marina. Foodies will find an eclectic mix of locally owned and operated restaurants offering something for everyone, and there are now Farmers Markets every day of the week in various locations throughout Sarasota, but the Saturday morning Farmers Market in downtown Sarasota draws the biggest crowds. Since 1988, my passion has been selling real estate, representing both buyers and sellers. I have been recognized by my clients and customers for an uncompromising work ethic and dedication to helping them achieve their real estate goals. Relying on my experience as a real estate paralegal and being highly organized, I am able to help make the transition between contract and closing a smooth one for my clients. With an eye for interior and landscape design, I've been known to pitch in and help Sellers minimize and/or reorganize their belongings in order to stage their home to maximize its sale potential. I specialize in out of state buyers looking for their piece of paradise along the Gulf Coast and make it a priority to keep them up to date on our quickly changing local real estate market. I welcome the opportunity to share with you all Sarasota and her surrounding islands have to offer!