By Maria Valenzuela


The Employee Relocation Council has ranked 'Moving' as the third most stressful event in life following death of a loved one and divorce. And since there are thousands of moving companies all over the country, finding the right moving company can add to the already stressful relocating process. The job of these moving companies is basically the same - pack and deliver your stuff from your old home to the new one safely and securely regardless of which moving company you'll hire to move your stuff to your dream home in Stafford VA Homes and how much you pay.

But with the thousands of moving companies available for all moving homeowners, how do you know which is the best and the most qualified professional mover? The process of moving is such a stressful event so it is good to hire only the best professional mover to take care of the packing and the unpacking. Here's a quick guide on finding the right professional mover:

1. Ask your Real Estate Agent which moving companies he or she knows better. Your agent will surely recommend 5 to 10 moving companies whom he trusts. Start with these companies and then try to get a free moving quote from these options.

2. Lower your options to 3-5 moving companies after you have received and reviewed the free-moving quotes from these companies. Then schedule an in-home appointment to the remaining movers in your list. The appointment will give you an opportunity to interview the movers and also to let them see the size of the move so they can they give you an accurate moving cost.

3. Ask the company some questions regarding their business like how long they have been professional movers, if they subcontract their work, if they have proper DOT license and insurance and if they can give you copy of "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" during the interview. Moreover, ask about the extent of the mover's responsibility in the event if any of your stuff or household items were damaged.

4. Read the companies' consumer complaints and know their licensing requirements if there are any. This will tell you the flaws of the company as well as the problems they have faced with their previous clients. You can refer to SaferSys.org and BBB or Better Business Bureau to know all about the moving companies' license, consumer complaints as well as other references.

Moving is a stressful event but don't let this process destroy your excitement the moment you have bought a new home. Select a company you feel comfortable with and that you believe will provide the best moving service among the thousands of the remaining options.




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