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Mistakes people make when choosing a mover

By April 10, 2019June 28th, 2021No Comments
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TOP 4 MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE WHEN CHOOSING A MOVER

Whether you’re moving down the street or to a new country, relocating can be a stressful endeavor. With everything to think about it’s hard to find the time to focus on locating the right moving company. Narrowing down a quality company can be essential to a stressfree moving experience. In this article, we will provide the top 5 mistakes people make when choosing a mover. Learn from these mistakes before you start the process, trust me it will save you time, money and a headache. You can also check out this article on the top 5 complaints in the moving industry.

Don't make these mistakes when choosing a mover

Don’t go with the cheapest price.

1. SEARCHING FOR THE LEAST EXPENSIVE MOVER

Most people assume that all moving companies are created equal. I mean, how hard can it be to move stuff, right? Unfortunately, that’s not the case and searching for a company based on price will lead you down the wrong path. Price shopping is one of the biggest mistakes people make when choosing a mover.

If you’re getting three moving quotes to compare and one is significantly less expensive then the others, chances are you’re being scammed. Quality movers share similar costs such as labor, fuel equipment, etc. The only real difference would be their profit margins, and that wouldn’t make up for such a price difference. Check out this article on how to save money on a long distance move.

Do some basic research before choosing a mover.

2. SUBMITTING A REQUEST ON PHONY WEBSITES

Dozens of websites claim you will get five free moving quotes from top companies. They’re called lead generation companies and will sell your information to any moving company willing to pay. They charge the mover about $10 a pop for your information and do zero research on the company purchasing the lead. The problem is that there is no accountability if you come across a scam artist. It’s is a considerable mistake people make when choosing a mover. I wrote this article on why people pay more than their moving estimate.
There are great third-party websites out there like moving.co or Consumer Advocate that rate movers based on real customer feedback and reviews. They also research all the companies listed and check all licensing and credentials. A little research can go a long way when searching for the right moving company. Check out this post on the top 5 moving scams.
Do some basic research on a mover

Check licensing and credentials.

3. NOT CHECKING LICENSING AND CREDENTIALS

Under no circumstances should you reserve a moving date with an unlicensed company. It’s a mistake that people make when choosing a mover and often overlooked. People automatically assume that if a company has a website and claims, they’re a mover then they’re a mover. Spend 5 minutes and visit the DOT SAFER website to check a companies credentials. Their website will provide the companies DOT number, complaint history and whether or not they’re a moving broker.
Although it seems like an obvious decision, most people don’t bother looking up a company. It’s a mistake that can cost you your entire move. Check out this video of a moving scam in action. Also, check out this post about movers vs. brokers.
Items that movers don't like to handle

Items that movers don’t like to handle.

4. NOT CHECKING ONLINE REVIEWS – MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE WHEN CHOOSING MOVERS

Not checking online reviews is a mistake people make when choosing a mover. It’s easy to start liking and trusting your sales rep, but doing some basic online research can save you a significant headache. A company can claim whatever they want, but if they’re showing 1 star across the board, then you may want to look elsewhere. Online moving reviews can give you a clear indication of how a company conducts itself. Check out this post on 10 tips for comparing movers. I also wrote an article about the best tools for researching moving companies which can help you along the way.
Just because a moving company has some complaints it doesn’t make them bad. This day and age the internet is used for people to spew whatever they want about a company plus mistakes can happen when moving. The main complaints movers get are damage, delay, and overcharges. With that being said if a moving company handles 20,000 moves per year they will most likely have more complaints then a smaller company which you should take under consideration. Thanks for taking the time to read this article and we wish you the best with your upcoming move.