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MOVING CENTER
10 Tips for a Smooth Move
1. Reserve a moving truck or arrange for other transportation. Consider hiting a moving company to do the job.
2. Return library books and other borrowed items.
3. Obtain copies of prescriptions and medical records for you, your family and pets!
4. Have a moving sale or donate to Goodwill (or another charity).
5. Forward mail.
6. Drain gasoline from lawnmower and dispose of any flammable or combustible materials.
7. Register your children for their new school.
8. Label boxes with room location.
9. Remember to update important documents with your new address.
10. Most importantly - stay organized!
How to choose a reliable mover
1. Choose the kind of mover you need, such as a relocation service, interstate moving company, local mover, pack-and-stack service, household shipper or trucking service.
2. Talk to friends, neighbors and co-workers for personal recommendations and warnings.
3. Call several of the recommended companies. Ask how long these companies have been in business, how much experience their packers and drivers have, if they offer storage and, if necessary, if they're licensed for interstate transport.
4. Verify that the mover is licensed and regulated. You can inquire from state agencies that regulate transportation services, or look in the phone book under a Public Utility Commission (PUC) or Department of Transportation (DOT).
5. Ask if the mover is a member of a trade organization, such as the American Movers Conference. This will be helpful if you have to resolve a dispute.
6. Check with your local Better Business Bureau to see whether any complaints have been filed against the company.
7. Choose a mover.
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