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Guidelines For Finding The Best Moving Company Brookline Clients Need To Know

By Beryl Dalton


Moving to a new city or even simply changing one's residence is a busy and hectic time for people that requires many details to be managed effectively. Finding a professional and dependable mover is pretty much at the top of this list. When searching for an exceptional moving company Brookline MA clients can count on for safely transporting their belongings, it's necessary to consider these useful points.

Generally the Internet is most people's first stop for information, however in the case of movers, starting one's search from a more local perspective is better. This can be accomplished by asking people one knows or a real estate agent for a recommendation, or simply looking through the yellow pages. Choosing about three companies which have been around for ten years or more and have physical offices, is a good starting point.

A representative from each business should do an in-home estimate of the moving costs, if they won't agree to this, look elsewhere. Paying a visit to their offices just to verify location and check to see that they have their own permanently marked trucks, is also a good idea to weed out any companies that aren't legitimate. Asking for references and the company's DOT and MC license numbers is recommended as well.

Quotes based on cubic feet should not be accepted. Prior to signing any papers, customers need to be certain that they fully comprehend all terms covered, and it is legally required that the mover provide them with a copy of the booklet which explains all of the rights and responsibilities of the customer.

Even if the mover seems to check out initially, it pays to take this a step further and use the Internet to get an even more accurate picture. The best way to do this is to visit the SaferSys website of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and enter the DOT license number. A profile will appear for the mover which can indicate to the customer that all information they were provided is correct and that the business is in good standing.

It's also advisable to find out if any complaints have ever been filed against the mover. Consulting both the Better Business Bureau and calling the Safety Violation and Consumer Complaints hotline will reveal such information if any is on file. Several websites online are also dedicated to identifying moving scams and warning others, these can be helpful too.

If anyone other than those hired appears on moving day, the company should be dismissed immediately. Insurance is another detail to inquire about, usually several packages are available. Protection against breakage is generally only provided if the movers are also packing the items, and it also depends on the total weight of the shipment.

Movers must provide customers with a special contract called a "bill of lading". This binding agreement must only be signed after the customer is certain he or she fully understands all terms laid out in it. Details such as mover name and address, insurance coverage, relevant dates, all rates and charges, minimum and maximum amount to be paid, and payment method should all be stated.




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