Agent: A local moving company authorized to act on behalf of a larger, national company. Usually the agent will handle preparing for a long distance move such as packing.

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What Are My Options For Buying Interstate Moving Insurance * Under Federal law, interstate movers must offer two different liability options referred to as valuation coverage: (1) Full Value Protection and (2) Released Value

Research Nearby Schools * Research nearby schools and recreational opportunities for your children before you move.

Estimates From Several Movers * Get estimates from at least three movers, and compare costs and services between the movers. Doing so will give you a piece of mind knowing you are not getting overcharged.

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Loading Essentials * When loading your items, make sure you designate some boxes for essentials and load them last for easy accessibility.

Check Your Movers BBB Record * Check the Better Business Bureau about the mover. This can save you a lot of headaches. You can find out lots of information by just logging on to www.bbb.org and researching your mover. Take a little extra time to choose the right company and things should go smoothly.

Knowing What the Mover Offers Could Save You a Big Headache * Find out if the mover has a dispute settlement program. Most moving companies offer a easy way to dispute a problem. So before signing anything know what your course of action will be to resolve an issue.

Dispute Settlement Program * Movers must have a neutral dispute settlement program as a way of settling disputes that may arise concerning loss or damage of your household goods.

Schedule Utilities * Turn off your utilities at your old home a day after you move and turn on the utilities at your new home a day before you move. Collect any last month deposits from the utility companies.

Moving Company Inventory * Sometimes movers will put together an inventory of your items. This is often done for long distance and storage moving, but seldom for local moving. Follow movers as they inventory your goods to make sure you agree with the noted condition.

Movers Cargo Damage Liability * Find out what the mover's responsibilities are for damages that may occur to your belongings. Even if you buy the minimal amount of insurance for your goods, the mover still may be on the hook for some items damaged during the move. So do your research and know what the moving companies responsibilities are.


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