Thursday, September 19, 2013

3 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Moving Company

So, you’ve finally achieved your dream of buying a home in Boston. Now the fun part begins – moving! While memories of moving days past may have you dreading the day you bid farewell to your existing home, your experience doesn’t have to be stressful. With the right preparation, attitude, and professionals helping you through the process, I assure you the final days of your journey through the Boston real estate market will be smooth sailing. Before dialing up the first moving company that comes to mind, ask each potential candidate these questions before making any final decisions.

Q: Will you perform an on-site, in person estimate of my belongings?
By having a moving company visit your home and assess the amount of belongings you have, you’ll get a more accurate idea of how much you’ll be charged. You’ll also want to find out how each moving company calculates their estimates (by weight per pound and distance, hours, cubic feet, etc.)

Q: What does your quote include?
Some moving companies offer packing services for those homeowners who would prefer to be as hands-off as possible during the moving process. Find out if the quote they provide you only includes labor or if it also includes materials like boxes, bubble wrap, packing tape, and the usage of carts and dollies.

Q: Does your company offer insurance?
When hiring a moving company, you’re essentially entrusting the care of your personal belongings to a group of strangers. Making sure you and your prized possessions are protected is a key part of making sure your move is as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. Ask each moving company about the insurance terms for the move. Typically, you can purchase additional insurance to cover the value of your belongings if they are lost or damaged.

Though this isn’t an exhaustive list of questions to ask each potential candidate, these inquiries will have you on the right track to getting enough information to make some informed decisions. If you’re still on the fence about leaping into homeownership and would like to explore your options with the help of a Boston real estate agent, please give me a call! I would be happy to stand by your side throughout the home buying process from start to finish. I look forward to speaking with you soon!



Ken Snyder
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