| f you manage to find the right mover then half | | | | offices in the place you are moving to. |
| the battle is won. One of the greatest challenges | | | | 8. A reputable mover will be a member of AMSA, |
| of moving from one city to another, to the | | | | the American Moving and Storage Association. As |
| countryside, or abroad is locating an efficient and | | | | a professional he will have committed to following |
| honest mover. | | | | an industry Code of Conduct and will offer quality |
| Keep in mind the following: movers must have a | | | | service. |
| good reputation, an extensive network, and be | | | | 9. The ideal mover will not give you an estimate |
| licensed and insured. In addition, they must be | | | | off the top of his head. He will insist to making a |
| professional, polite, understand your needs and | | | | preliminary inspection, listing objects to be moved, |
| proffer the right advice. | | | | and ask you to answer a number of questions. |
| Here are a few considerations to put you on the | | | | Based on which he will prepare an estimate and |
| right track: | | | | highlight variables. |
| 1. Meet the mover and find out how long they | | | | 10. He will be open minded and explain clearly |
| have been in business and whether they can give | | | | what you can expect and what you cannot. He |
| you a few references. | | | | will tell you all about insurance, the actual moving |
| 2. Check the references. Call his clients to check | | | | process, transit storage, guarantees and so on. |
| on the services the mover offered and whether | | | | An ideal mover will value your business and |
| there were any problems. | | | | explain his responsibilities clearly. |
| 3. Do an online search to determine whether | | | | Once you know you have to move allocate |
| there are any warnings or complaints against the | | | | enough time to finding the right mover. Ask |
| mover. | | | | relevant questions like will my stuff reach its |
| 4. Check with the local chamber of commerce or | | | | destination as promised, will the material move as |
| bank to determine the moving company's | | | | one load or as part of other things, a larger load. |
| business standing. | | | | What kind of training do your workers receive? |
| 5. Check if the mover's license and insurance are | | | | Are the workers experienced in packing antiques |
| current. Ensure they have workman's | | | | and other valuables? Do I need additional insurance |
| compensation and other benefits in place. | | | | apart from the one provided by you? |
| 6. Determine whether the mover handles the | | | | Be prudent and weigh the pros and cons carefully. |
| work himself or assigns it to a sub agent or | | | | Never let cost dictate your choice. Sometimes by |
| associate. | | | | cutting corners to save a few pennies you may |
| 7. The mover must have a wide network with | | | | loose thousands in damaged goods or lost goods. |