Memorial Day to Labor Day is peak moving season with more than 65% of relocations happening during the summer months. Take the stress out of your move with these tips from the Professional Movers Association of Florida.
- Plan your move in advance so you have time to evaluate your options, and make a decision based on overall value (quality low stress move, insurance/valuation to protect your move).
- Confirm that each mover considered carries commercial general liability insurance, automobile liability, cargo liability and workers’ compensation. This can be verified by a certificate of insurance.
- Check if the moving company is licensed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services by visiting floridaconsumerhelp.com.
- Get a written estimate from several movers and compare them. The estimate should be based on an actual in-person or virtual inspection of your household goods. Estimates and Contract for Services must include:
– Name, telephone number, physical address and state registration number of the mover.
– Date the contract or estimate was prepared and proposed date of the actual move.
– Appropriate pickup and delivery address, name and telephone numbers of the shipper.
– Name, telephone number and physical address where the goods will be held, if necessary.
– Itemized breakdown, description and total of all costs and services provided.
– Acceptable forms of payment available. - Determine if the company is a moving broker or moving company. A broker arranges for the transport of your household goods for a fee and sells your move to a moving company – which significantly reduces a consumer’s available funds for the actual cost of the relocation services. Often, the consumer is not aware their move is being sold to another company.
- Check your homeowners or rental insurance policies for moving coverage.
- Accidents happen, even with the best movers. Discuss valuation with your mover; know the difference between released value at 60 cents per pound and full value protection.
Source: Florida Realtor magazine
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