How Much Does a Professional Moving Company Cost?

What is an Estate Sale? Here are a few key characteristics:

• Usually occur inside a home, condo, or apartment.
• They are open to the public.
• Typically occur over the course of 2-3 days.
• Offer a large variety of personal items, etc.
• Merchandised like a boutique retail environment to boost sales.
• Generally selling everything: furniture, artwork, decor, housewares, clothing, etc.
• Most individual items are priced.
• Items are usually discounted as the sale progresses.
• If smaller, it may be conducted by the individual and not by a professional.
• If the items are valuable or the situation is complex, estate sales are best conducted by professionals such as the Estate Pros.

To learn more about estate sales and all of their moving parts head over to our main estate sale knowledge page here.

Moving Company “Must Haves”

When hiring a moving company, the most important things to look out for are proper licensing and insurance, detailed written estimates, positive online reviews, in-person inspections, a clear understanding of services included and potential hidden fees, and a cancellation policy. Moving can be a stressful ordeal for anybody; making sure the company you hire checks all your necessary boxes will save you time, money and peace of mind.

• LICENSING and INSURANCE: A properly licensed company will have all the necessary paperwork/permits needed to operate legally. Insurance will protect you, your home and your belongings from any potential accidents caused by the moving company.
• IN-PERSON ESTIMATES: It’s almost never a good idea to get an estimate from someone who hasn’t seen the scope of the job in person. Pictures can be deceiving and video walk-throughs always tend to miss important details. To make sure you get an accurate estimate, it’s highly recommended to have a qualified agent from the company you may hire to come on-site and see it for themselves.
• SERVICES OFFERED and HIDDEN FEES: Typically, a moving quote will cover transportation, packing/unpacking boxes (if requested), furniture wrapping, and loading/unloading. But there are potential additional fees that could be incurred depending on the items you need moved. If things need to be disassembled and reassembled, if there are multiple floors to the home if the moving truck must be parked far away from the entry to the house due to property limitations and cancellation fees. Every company is different, so fee amounts will vary along with what is and isn’t included in your initial quote. Always remember to ask specific questions to the company so you have a clear and concise estimate for your move.
• CANCELLATION POLICIES: These policies vary from company to company, so make sure to read the fine print carefully. Most reputable moving companies require a deposit to hold the move, but it’s usually refundable if canceled within a certain number of days. Some moving companies don’t allow cancellations after the customer’s property has been loaded onto the truck. Some moving companies may require a refund of half or more of the total price, regardless of the reason for cancellation. Others may offer partial or full refunds depending on when the cancellation occurs. Remember, always read the fine print!

Doing your due diligence will pay off greatly in the long run. There are many companies out there to comb through and finding the best one for you may be tedious, but the work will pay off. Be as meticulous as possible in your research and ask specific questions to the company to make sure no stone is left unturned. Moving your entire home from point A to point B is a huge undertaking and you’ll want the peace of mind that it’ll get done properly and on time. Make sure to write down your questions and expectations so that you don’t forget to discuss them with your chosen company.