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Ten U.S. metros, half of them in the Midwest, saw the largest median home price gains at the end of 2024, according to NAR. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/233976143135001733/ realtor.com urn:uuid:efdc5f7a-a949-3346-aedb-cd446de95ecc Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:23:04 +0000 <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/233976143135001733/"><img src="https://i.pinimg.com/236x/82/f8/c2/82f8c2bf35ad12992218681d43650458.jpg"></a>Ten U.S. metros, half of them in the Midwest, saw the largest median home price gains at the end of 2024, according to NAR. 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His real estate journey began in 2020 when he purchased his first ho https://www.pinterest.com/pin/233976143135001672/ realtor.com urn:uuid:f9646229-a65a-f5db-dc57-2666b1560981 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:04:32 +0000 <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/233976143135001672/"><img src="https://i.pinimg.com/236x/1a/bc/46/1abc4632ae4916246cb431658776c8c4.jpg"></a>Jalen Hurts has built an impressive $9.4M real estate portfolio, including a special gift for his mom. In 2023, he bought her a $500K, 3,000 sq ft home in Texas, registered in her name. His real estate journey began in 2020 when he purchased his first home for $215,000 in Houston, Texas, shortly after being drafted into the NFL. In 2021, Hurts expanded his portfolio with two mansions in Atascocita, Texas. He first bought a $6M mansion on 10 acres, followed by a $2.68M nearby home. See the ... Jalen Hurts has built an impressive $9.4M real estate portfolio, including a special gift for his mom. In 2023, he bought her a $500K, 3,000 sq ft home in Texas, registered in her name. His real estate journey began in 2020 when he purchased his first ho https://www.pinterest.com/pin/233976143135001670/ realtor.com urn:uuid:f74d9081-65fd-c024-e70a-810579a2535b Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:04:31 +0000 <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/233976143135001670/"><img src="https://i.pinimg.com/236x/01/3f/9e/013f9e3ea83946805ee065e9f9748d8c.jpg"></a>Jalen Hurts has built an impressive $9.4M real estate portfolio, including a special gift for his mom. In 2023, he bought her a $500K, 3,000 sq ft home in Texas, registered in her name. His real estate journey began in 2020 when he purchased his first home for $215,000 in Houston, Texas, shortly after being drafted into the NFL. In 2021, Hurts expanded his portfolio with two mansions in Atascocita, Texas. He first bought a $6M mansion on 10 acres, followed by a $2.68M nearby home. See the ... Jalen Hurts has built an impressive $9.4M real estate portfolio, including a special gift for his mom. In 2023, he bought her a $500K, 3,000 sq ft home in Texas, registered in her name. His real estate journey began in 2020 when he purchased his first ho https://www.pinterest.com/pin/233976143135001669/ realtor.com urn:uuid:2c1645a9-2ca3-6fd4-f53e-c5b2a444ddd1 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:04:31 +0000 <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/233976143135001669/"><img src="https://i.pinimg.com/236x/4c/87/c4/4c87c4371f8554594bdb3ce4a635b7b5.jpg"></a>Jalen Hurts has built an impressive $9.4M real estate portfolio, including a special gift for his mom. In 2023, he bought her a $500K, 3,000 sq ft home in Texas, registered in her name. His real estate journey began in 2020 when he purchased his first home for $215,000 in Houston, Texas, shortly after being drafted into the NFL. In 2021, Hurts expanded his portfolio with two mansions in Atascocita, Texas. He first bought a $6M mansion on 10 acres, followed by a $2.68M nearby home. See the ... Jalen Hurts has built an impressive $9.4M real estate portfolio, including a special gift for his mom. In 2023, he bought her a $500K, 3,000 sq ft home in Texas, registered in her name. His real estate journey began in 2020 when he purchased his first ho https://www.pinterest.com/pin/233976143135001668/ realtor.com urn:uuid:951dce3c-1e3b-7a59-bad6-e824302b0067 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:04:30 +0000 <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/233976143135001668/"><img src="https://i.pinimg.com/236x/61/0e/24/610e24e9e5a351b2f1baa4702a922b5c.jpg"></a>Jalen Hurts has built an impressive $9.4M real estate portfolio, including a special gift for his mom. In 2023, he bought her a $500K, 3,000 sq ft home in Texas, registered in her name. His real estate journey began in 2020 when he purchased his first home for $215,000 in Houston, Texas, shortly after being drafted into the NFL. In 2021, Hurts expanded his portfolio with two mansions in Atascocita, Texas. He first bought a $6M mansion on 10 acres, followed by a $2.68M nearby home. See the ... Travis Kelce’s real estate portfolio has grown to $7.3M—and it all started after his romance with Taylor Swift. In 2019, he purchased a 10,000 sq ft home in Kansas City for $995K. That same year, he, along with his brother Jason and mother Donna, bought https://www.pinterest.com/pin/233976143135001667/ realtor.com urn:uuid:841874af-df70-8619-5ff3-9763ebb57413 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:04:30 +0000 <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/233976143135001667/"><img src="https://i.pinimg.com/236x/0d/33/1b/0d331b42062c36aa09dc08434326cc65.jpg"></a>Travis Kelce’s real estate portfolio has grown to $7.3M—and it all started after his romance with Taylor Swift. In 2019, he purchased a 10,000 sq ft home in Kansas City for $995K. That same year, he, along with his brother Jason and mother Donna, bought a condo in Orlando for $335K. 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That same year, he, along with his brother Jason and mother Donna, bought a condo in Orlando for $335K. In 2023, Kelce expanded his investments with a $6M, 17,000 sq ft mansion in a gated community in Leawood. Already a two-time Super Bowl champion with a $57M contract extension, he now has an estate that reflects... Travis Kelce’s real estate portfolio has grown to $7.3M—and it all started after his romance with Taylor Swift. In 2019, he purchased a 10,000 sq ft home in Kansas City for $995K. That same year, he, along with his brother Jason and mother Donna, bought https://www.pinterest.com/pin/233976143135001665/ realtor.com urn:uuid:6cfac665-13a5-e5d1-3b20-c2f8f3b8f96f Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:04:29 +0000 <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/233976143135001665/"><img src="https://i.pinimg.com/236x/c9/04/42/c90442ff2cee508af733a928d1a97446.jpg"></a>Travis Kelce’s real estate portfolio has grown to $7.3M—and it all started after his romance with Taylor Swift. In 2019, he purchased a 10,000 sq ft home in Kansas City for $995K. That same year, he, along with his brother Jason and mother Donna, bought a condo in Orlando for $335K. In 2023, Kelce expanded his investments with a $6M, 17,000 sq ft mansion in a gated community in Leawood. Already a two-time Super Bowl champion with a $57M contract extension, he now has an estate that reflects... Travis Kelce’s real estate portfolio has grown to $7.3M—and it all started after his romance with Taylor Swift. In 2019, he purchased a 10,000 sq ft home in Kansas City for $995K. That same year, he, along with his brother Jason and mother Donna, bought https://www.pinterest.com/pin/233976143135001664/ realtor.com urn:uuid:877508e6-91b5-a186-192a-78af610fd41c Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:04:28 +0000 <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/233976143135001664/"><img src="https://i.pinimg.com/236x/5c/91/e1/5c91e14362e64e2d00e1132eb6a38596.jpg"></a>Travis Kelce’s real estate portfolio has grown to $7.3M—and it all started after his romance with Taylor Swift. In 2019, he purchased a 10,000 sq ft home in Kansas City for $995K. That same year, he, along with his brother Jason and mother Donna, bought a condo in Orlando for $335K. In 2023, Kelce expanded his investments with a $6M, 17,000 sq ft mansion in a gated community in Leawood. Already a two-time Super Bowl champion with a $57M contract extension, he now has an estate that reflects... Travis Kelce’s real estate portfolio has grown to $7.3M—and it all started after his romance with Taylor Swift. In 2019, he purchased a 10,000 sq ft home in Kansas City for $995K. That same year, he, along with his brother Jason and mother Donna, bought https://www.pinterest.com/pin/233976143135001663/ realtor.com urn:uuid:bc322cb6-02b2-308d-9fa0-1c6573e25885 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:04:28 +0000 <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/233976143135001663/"><img src="https://i.pinimg.com/236x/f4/06/bf/f406bf4b28ec53f9146ec914f07a9d99.jpg"></a>Travis Kelce’s real estate portfolio has grown to $7.3M—and it all started after his romance with Taylor Swift. In 2019, he purchased a 10,000 sq ft home in Kansas City for $995K. That same year, he, along with his brother Jason and mother Donna, bought a condo in Orlando for $335K. In 2023, Kelce expanded his investments with a $6M, 17,000 sq ft mansion in a gated community in Leawood. Already a two-time Super Bowl champion with a $57M contract extension, he now has an estate that reflects... 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Learn more here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj1lsL59V-c Safe Responsible Movers - Boston, MA urn:uuid:2ce62aef-25b8-f581-6c43-fb0b4783c741 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:33:40 +0000 Can Movers Transport My Fridge? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dER1iojotSg Safe Responsible Movers - Boston, MA urn:uuid:04fc7322-f7d5-0980-875d-6fa03b09daa7 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:17:01 +0000 Can I hire movers to move within the same building? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfJ0grVFBY0 Safe Responsible Movers - Boston, MA urn:uuid:57ee91ac-9e8b-fea6-96e0-f3719b172848 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:39:09 +0000 #askanexpert Where should I buy boxes for my move? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdq86xVSSCA Safe Responsible Movers - Boston, MA urn:uuid:812a3ebe-19d4-cc72-39bb-5b0acbd6ac22 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 03:26:17 +0000 #movers Moving Home in 5 Easy Steps: ‘Cos Moving Home is Easy, Right? http://dlvr.it/PsLHDz  #moving #relocation https://twitter.com/TheMovingBlog/status/915588712217559040 Twitter Search / themovingblog urn:uuid:8b858299-2a13-9330-82ef-6916b3682ceb Wed, 04 Oct 2017 14:45:34 +0000 <p class="TweetTextSize TweetTextSize--normal js-tweet-text tweet-text" lang="en"> <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/movers?src=hash">#<b>movers</b></a> Moving Home in 5 Easy Steps: &lsquo;Cos Moving Home is Easy, Right? <a href="http://dlvr.it/PsLHDz">http://dlvr.it/PsLHDz&nbsp;</a> <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/moving?src=hash">#<b>moving</b></a> <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/relocation?src=hash">#<b>relocation</b></a></p> Moving Home in 5 Easy Steps: ‘Cos Moving Home is Easy, Right? http://www.themovingblog.com/moving-home-in-5-easy-steps/ The Moving Blog urn:uuid:7ac63e4b-39e2-782f-9b34-b9774c8dbe97 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 13:52:02 +0000 <p>How hard can it be to move home? Pack up your belongings, load them onto a van, unload the van, and then unpack your belongings. Job done. Sounds way too simple, right? Not at all. That is exactly what should happen. But the devil is in the detail, the planning, and the prep work. And [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com/moving-home-in-5-easy-steps/">Moving Home in 5 Easy Steps: ‘Cos Moving Home is Easy, Right?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com">The Moving Blog</a>.</p> <div id="attachment_6033" style="width: 460px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-6033" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/coffee-relaxing.jpg" alt="Coffee break" width="450" height="300" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/coffee-relaxing.jpg 450w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/coffee-relaxing-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Moving home does not have to be stressful.</p></div> <p>How hard can it be to move home? Pack up your belongings, load them onto a van, unload the van, and then unpack your belongings. Job done.</p> <p>Sounds way too simple, right? Not at all. That is exactly what should happen. But the devil is in the detail, the planning, and the prep work. And of course hiring a reputable and reliable mover will be the most crucial factor in a successful home move.</p> <p>Here we will go through the 5 essential steps to ensure your home move is as stress-free and easy as possible, whether a local, long distance or even International home move.</p> <h2>#1 Create a Home Moving Timeline and Planner</h2> <p>Planning to ensure that no detail of your home move is missed is vitally important. It cannot be over emphasized how crucial it is to ensure your planning is as thorough as possible. Each element of your home move should be listed and then crossed off as it is completed. Your planner will cover all aspects of your home move from setting budgets, to getting packing supplies, to changing your address. To save you time we have already compiled a moving checklist and planner to get you started. Of course, each home move is unique, so the plan we have created for you is adaptable to include things that are specific to your home move. Just make a plan, be realistic on target dates and make sure you keep to the schedule, it is easy for moving day to creep up on you before you know it.</p> <p>Don’t forget to have a plan B for if things don’t go exactly as you envisioned. Your moving company will have experience in facing and resolving most moving day issues, but it never hurts to have a back-up plan for every eventuality. It is better to be prepared and not use your plan B, than not having one and being in an ‘if only’ situation.</p> <p><strong>See also</strong>: <a href="/moving-timeline-checklist/"><em>Week-by-week moving checklist and timeline</em></a></p> <h2>#2 Calculate your Home Moving Costs and Create a Budget Plan</h2> <p>When it comes to <a href="/ways-to-save-on-moving/">home moving costs</a> it makes sense to try and save as much money as possible, but in a way that will not impact upon getting a quality mover to manage your home move. The first step to reduce your moving costs is to <a href="/get-rid-of-stuff-when-moving/">declutter your home</a>. This means donating, giving away or selling all those items in your home that you no longer have a need for. This is dual purpose, first it will mean that your moving costs are reduced as you will have fewer things to pack and transport, and secondly, you may get some money back from those items that are surplus to your requirements and that you decide to sell.</p> <p>Having decluttered your home you can now consider getting some quotes from reputable movers. The best way to do this is to firstly get a number of quotes using an online <a href="/moving-cost-estimate/">moving cost estimator</a>. By doing this you will receive a number of quotes from movers who are licensed, insured, have been reviewed by fellow home movers and have the equipment and availability to successfully move you on the date you require.</p> <p>Next, arrange for an in-home moving survey. This will enable the movers to give you a far more accurate cost estimate, discuss what <a href="/additional-moving-services/">services</a> you may or not need, and assess any foreseen difficulties such as access issues on moving day. Equally important it will give you a chance to meet the movers and ask them any questions you may have about your home move. It is worth creating a crib sheet so that you can ask all the movers the same questions and therefore be able to compare them all on a level playing field.</p> <p>So now you know how much a professional moving company will charge you so that you can set your home moving budget. Here we show you how to create a home move budget plan.</p> <p><strong>Must-read</strong>: <a href="/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-movers/"><em>How much does it cost to hire movers?</em></a></p> <h2>#3 Choose a Reliable Mover</h2> <div id="attachment_6036" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-6036" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Planning.jpg" alt="Looking at plans" width="300" height="450" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Planning.jpg 300w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Planning-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Plan every last detail to ensure a successful home move.</p></div> <p>Once you have your quotes, you should then research and investigate each of those moving companies that you are considering hiring. It is vitally important that you thoroughly check out the moving companies via the licensing authority: the U.S. Department of Transportation (<a href="https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/do-i-need-usdot-number" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USDOT number</a>).  Also, check their memberships at the American Moving and Storage Association (<a href="https://www.moving.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AMSA</a>), the Better Business Bureau (<a href="https://www.bbb.org/en/us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBB</a>).</p> <p>Don’t forget that personal recommendations are useful too, so ask around. Get as much information as you can to help prevent any <a href="/how-to-avoid-moving-scams/">moving day scams</a>.</p> <p>Use a reputable moving company review website to read current and trustworthy reviews of the movers who have given you a price estimate for your move. This will be one of your most useful sources of research. A reputable review site will filter out any unverified reviews and leave you with a variety of relevant, recent and useful reviews to read.</p> <p>And at the end of the day, pay heed to your gut feeling. If a home moving quote seems too low to be true, then it probably is. If you have an uneasy feeling about any aspect of the movers who have provided you with quotes, walk away. It is better to be cautious now than regret ignoring your nagging doubts come moving day. You only get one chance to get moving home right, take every precaution, explore every avenue of research, and be 100% sure that you are confident in the movers you have chosen.</p> <p><strong>Good to know</strong>: <a href="/how-to-find-reliable-movers/"><em>How to find a reliable mover in 7 simple steps</em></a></p> <h2>#4 Pack like a Professional Home Mover</h2> <p>If you are using the <a href="/what-to-do-before-packers-arrive/">professional packing services </a>of your movers then this will save you a lot of extra work and will reduce your home moving time considerably. Not only that but you can be sure that your goods will be <a href="/professional-packers-guide/">packed safely</a> so that they arrive in the best possible condition.</p> <p>However if you have chosen to <a href="/pack-for-a-move-like-a-pro/">pack</a> your own household goods, your first task will be to assemble your packing materials. You will need many rolls of quality packing tape, bubble wrap, packing peanuts, packing paper and of course cardboard boxes. There is some great advice <a href="/pack-books-for-moving/">here</a> about packing books.</p> <p>Want to know how to get some free packing materials? <a href="/free-or-cheap-moving-boxes/">Just click here</a>.</p> <p>You will need to learn how to pack your possessions <a href="/how-to-pack-quickly-when-moving/">properly </a>to prevent any damage in transit and also to prevent damage to your old and new property during the moving process. <a href="/category/packing-tips/">Here</a> you will find plenty of invaluable packing advice, from how to pack fragile and valuable items, to how to pack furniture. We can also offer advice on moving more obscure items such as <a href="/dos-and-donts-for-moving-a-piano/">pianos</a> and even <a href="/how-to-move-a-vending-machine/">vending machines</a>.</p> <p>Don’t forget that it is essential to pack an open first box, even more so when you are moving across country when in theory you could arrive days before your household items do. To learn all there is to know about packing your moving day survival kit just click <a href="/open-first-box/">this link</a>.</p> <p>Check with your movers what you can and <a href="/what-not-to-pack-when-moving/">cannot pack</a>, as some items are prohibited to be transported by the moving company, mainly for health and safety reasons.</p> <p>Pay particular attention to <a href="/how-to-label-moving-boxes/">labeling your moving boxes</a>, it will make the locating of individual items and the whole unpacking process so much easier. Include information such as contents, and the destination room, as well as marking the box ‘fragile’, ‘handle with care’ or ‘this way up’ as appropriate.</p> <p><strong>Super useful</strong>: <a href="/packing-timeline-for-moving/"><em>Packing timeline for moving: YOUR packing checklist</em></a></p> <h2>#5 Moving Day Made Easy</h2> <div id="attachment_6035" style="width: 460px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-6035" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Meditate.jpg" alt="Meditating" width="450" height="300" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Meditate.jpg 450w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Meditate-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Keep your sanity on moving day by staying relaxed.</p></div> <p>Come moving day morning, everything should be packed and ready to load. Don’t leave anything to the last minute, start the day organized and relaxed. Set the alarm so that you are awake and dressed, ready for action before the movers come knocking at your door, (don’t forget to wear appropriate clothing for your home move for maximum comfort and to avoid accidents).</p> <p>Have your cell phone fully charged with any essential moving day telephone numbers stored in the phone, or listed on paper and kept safely close to hand.</p> <p>Keep that open me first box close to you to avoid it being loaded on the mover’s truck.</p> <p>If possible, put your pets in the kennels and have your children looked after by a friend or relative during the home move. This will be safer and less stressful not only for them, but for the moving team too. At the very least have a room where they can be looked after and kept out of harm’s way.</p> <p>Have some refreshments prepared for the moving team, they will appreciate it and it will go some way to ensure everyone has as stress-free moving day as possible. Be available to answer questions from the moving team but stay out from under their feet, they have a job to do and it is safer and more productive if you stay at a discrete distance from them.</p> <p>The most important thing to do on moving day, however, is to stay calm. You will have many emotions running around inside you, but keeping a level head, staying positive and calm, is the best way to get through moving day emotionally intact. Remember that those around you will feed off of your emotions and no matter what goes wrong on moving day, as long as nobody is injured, it is likely to be rectifiable, and it will not be the end of the world.</p> <p>Don’t forget to have some cash ready to tip your moving team, after all, they have worked tirelessly to ensure a smooth and stress-free moving day. Have some small bills so that you can tip each member of the team personally rather than giving a lump sum to the foreman to distribute. It will show you have appreciated each individual’s hard work.</p> <p>And of course, a successful home move is usually a team effort, which includes all the depot and administrative staff, so after your outstanding home move don’t forget to leave a review for your movers. Not only will the movers appreciate your review but it will help other home movers too.</p> <p>But if your move did not quite go as you hoped, leave a review about that too, it can help the moving company improve their services, warn others of potential home move problems, and may help in some way to resolve any issues that you may have.</p> <p>See, told you moving home was easy, just don’t cut corners on that planning phase, and be especially vigilant when choosing a reputable moving company, or it will come back to bite you, Jaws style!</p> <p><strong>Important</strong>: <a href="/moving-day-mistakes/"><em>Don&#8217;t make these Moving day mistakes</em></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com/moving-home-in-5-easy-steps/">Moving Home in 5 Easy Steps: ‘Cos Moving Home is Easy, Right?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com">The Moving Blog</a>.</p> #movers Movers vs Brokers: Differences, Risks and Benefits 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href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/relocation?src=hash">#<b>relocation</b></a></p> Movers vs Brokers: Differences, Risks and Benefits http://www.themovingblog.com/moving-companies-vs-moving-brokers/ The Moving Blog urn:uuid:621dcc28-2c79-e409-0334-4c6cea7123a8 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 13:17:31 +0000 <p>The Internet has made it super easy to get in touch with professional moving companies that are supposed to start competing for your moving job. In reality, filling out a moving quote form online is easier than ever – it takes just a few mouse clicks on a desktop or laptop computer, or several finger [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com/moving-companies-vs-moving-brokers/">Movers vs Brokers: Differences, Risks and Benefits</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com">The Moving Blog</a>.</p> <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6017" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/moving-companies-vs-brokers.jpg" alt="What's the difference between movers and brokers?" width="450" height="300" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/moving-companies-vs-brokers.jpg 450w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/moving-companies-vs-brokers-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />The Internet has made it super easy to get in touch with professional moving companies that are supposed to start competing for your moving job. In reality, filling out a moving quote form online is <a href="/moving-cost-estimate/">easier than ever</a> – it takes just a few mouse clicks on a desktop or laptop computer, or several finger taps on a mobile device. The average time spent to complete a moving quote form? Less than 60 seconds!</p> <p>And then, when you get contacted by moving experts, you may be speaking with a professional mover, or you may only <em><u>think</u></em> that you’re discussing the details of your move with a moving company while in fact, the moving professional you’ve been talking with may turn out to be a moving broker.</p> <p>Thus said, it’s very important that you understand the difference between a moving company and a broker once you’ve decided to seek professional assistance for your household move. Your deeper understanding of what sets apart these two legitimate businesses will help you make the right choice when wondering which service provider to use.</p> <p>Let the Moving Brokers vs Moving Companies comparison analysis start <em><u>now</u></em>.</p> <h2>What’s the difference between movers and brokers?</h2> <p><strong><em>Moving brokers</em></strong> are <em><u>not</u></em> professional movers in the sense that brokers are neither authorized nor licensed to transport household goods because they don’t own any moving trucks, moving staff, moving equipment, or packing supplies.</p> <p>In reality, moving brokers act as middlemen between the customer (the individual who is moving home) and moving company (the business entity that will complete the actual transportation job). Brokers are merely trained sales teams that will arrange for the transportation of your household items and then will try to sell your booking info to an actual moving company that will provide the actual truck transportation.</p> <p><strong><em>Moving companies</em></strong> are professional movers that do the actual household move. They own their own fleet of branded moving trucks, they have the required moving equipment to complete the relocation job, they provide the necessary packing materials for the service of packing, and they also have full-time professionals who have been trained extensively to handle all types of move-related scenarios.</p> <p>Unlike brokers, reputable moving companies will send an expert to your home to do a visual home inventory and quote you an accurate moving cost estimate. Furthermore, you will be able to discuss with the moving company representative important issues and ask essential questions that are linked directly to the upcoming move – a face-to-face interaction that is much more beneficial than dealing with a moving broker over the phone or via e-mail.</p> <p>See also: <a href="/cheap-moving-ideas-tips/"><em>13 cheap moving tips: How to save money when moving home</em></a></p> <h2>Risks and dangers of using a moving broker</h2> <p>At the time of booking your move, you’re strongly advised to ask the company if they are an actual moving company or a moving broker. If it turns out that you’re dealing with a brokering company, then you should know the following risks and dangers when using the services of a moving broker.</p> <h3>No party will want to claim responsibility in case of problems</h3> <div id="attachment_6019" style="width: 279px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-6019" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/man-phone-talking-boxes.jpg" alt="Movers vs brokers" width="269" height="400" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/man-phone-talking-boxes.jpg 269w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/man-phone-talking-boxes-202x300.jpg 202w" sizes="(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Remember: moving cost estimates over the phone can never be accurate.</p></div> <p>A moving broker will not usually assume responsibility for the safety of your household items – that responsibility is effectively transferred to the moving company that has received your booked move. In case of problems with the move such as household items being damaged or lost, what happens, at least most of the times, is that the moving broker will blame the moving company, and the moving company will return the favor by laying the blame on the broker.</p> <p>The usual outcome is that the customer, that is you, will be left in the middle of a relocation mess for which nobody wants to take responsibility, while your damaged or missing goods still remain damaged or missing.</p> <h3>Cost estimates that may be way off the mark</h3> <p>When you’re dealing with a reputable moving company, the standard procedure is that they will send a move specialist to your home to take a good look at the things you want to have moved and will give you a moving cost estimate that will be as accurate as possible. Such move consultants are certified and often experienced enough to be able to estimate how much your move will cost with a good degree of accuracy.</p> <p>In comparison, the majority of moving brokers will try to give you a cost estimate over the phone or via email. The usual practice is that they will ask you to describe all the items you intend to move, and since you have no previous experience in performing a visual home inventory, you’ll find it really tough to judge the weight and the size of your large furniture pieces, for example. How are you supposed to know how many cardboard boxes you will need to have your stuff packed up and ready to be moved?</p> <p>As a result, a cost estimate that is given by a moving broken usually ends up being way lower than the price you will pay when the move is finally over. And that, undoubtedly, could turn out to be a big problem for you.</p> <h3>Large deposits that may not go toward the move</h3> <p>Most moving brokers will ask you for a large deposit prior to the move – a clear indication that you’re not dealing with a top-rated moving company. In comparison, reputable movers will usually ask for a small deposit in order to book the move on the date that you wish to move out.</p> <p>The major issue with paying a large deposit to a broker is that your money will not always go toward the move itself. Sometimes, the sum you pay upfront will be the moving broker’s fee for arranging the household move between you, as a customer, and the moving company as a household goods carrier.</p> <h3>No opportunity to research your moving company</h3> <p>Sometimes a moving broker may not be able to sell your moving job to a moving company for a number of good or not-so-good reasons, such as unavailability of movers on the date you requested, moving cost estimates that are too low, etc. In such cases, it’s possible that you are left high and dry on your move-out date, with no moving company coming to the rescue.</p> <p>Ultimately, your chance to find a good moving company by researching various movers will be wasted as the moving broker is the one that will pick the mover for you. It may even happen so that you won’t know which moving company is coming to help you move until Moving day itself.</p> <p>How can you be sure that the movers who arrive at your home are properly licensed and insured? How do you even know if those movers are full-time moving specialists and not temporarily hired laborers who have little or no moving experience whatsoever?</p> <p>Must-read: <a href="/how-to-find-reliable-movers/"><em>How to find a reliable moving company in 7 simple steps</em></a></p> <h2>Risks and dangers of using a moving company</h2> <p>Make sure that you know what type of business you’re dealing with before you give them your moving job. If you’re dealing with a professional moving company, here are some of the risks you might face.</p> <h3>More limited range of serviced routes</h3> <div id="attachment_6021" style="width: 277px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-6021" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/moving-trucks-motorway.jpg" alt="Differences between a moving broker and a mover" width="267" height="400" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/moving-trucks-motorway.jpg 267w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/moving-trucks-motorway-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Will your move route be serviced by the moving company you&#8217;ve selected?</p></div> <p>A professional moving company usually has a more restricted range of routes that it services, which may limit your relocation options. If your move route is a bit off the beaten track or falls into the height of the moving season, then you may find it hard to find a reputable mover to accept your home moving job. Also, if circumstances force you to perform a last minute move, then you may not be able to secure a moving company to handle your emergency move.</p> <p>On the other hand, a moving broker has access to a well-established network of trustworthy movers that should be able to respond to any specific relocation parameters set by the customer. With such a high volume of professional movers to partner with, a good moving broker will usually offer a greater level of flexibility to suit your move-related requirements and expectations.</p> <h3>Potentially fewer customized solutions</h3> <p>The best full-service moving companies do offer a wide variety of moving services to match the unique preferences of their clients. However, smaller moving companies may not be able to offer you all the services you need, in which case you will lose additional time to look for a different mover that can assist you. For example, if you need to have your car transported quickly and safely to another part of the country, you will need to invest extra time to find and research an auto transportation company for that extra service alone.</p> <p>In comparison, a moving broker will be able, at least in most cases, to connect you with the right type of moving company, including a vehicle shipping company, and that all-in-one convenience of the brokering company will save you loads of time in the end.</p> <h2>Moving companies vs Moving brokers: Final Thoughts</h2> <p>It’s important to know that reputable moving brokers are legitimate businesses and they also have a list of responsibilities and requirements they must meet in order to operate legally.</p> <ul class="ul_ol_padding"> <li>Moving brokers must be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and they are required to use only moving companies that are also registered with the FMCSA.</li> <li>Moving brokers are required to have a written agreement with the moving companies they work with, and to also give you, upon request, a full list of those movers.</li> <li>Brokers must provide you with a copy of the booklet <a href="https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/docs/Rights-and-Responsibilities-2013.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Your rights and Responsibilities When You Move</em></a> and the brochure <em>Ready to Move</em>, both prepared by the FMCSA.</li> <li>Brokers are required by law to base their estimates, binding or non-binding, on the specific tariff of the moving company that will do the actual transportation of your household goods.</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/hhg/search.asp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Use the search tool</a> of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to check if the moving company or the moving broker you’re dealing with is registered with the FMCSA.</p> <p>Now that you’re familiar with the difference between a moving company and brokers, you can choose which way is better for you. Remember that as long as you’ve checked your mover or broker to be legitimate (FMCSA) and reputable (<a href="https://www.bbb.org/en/us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Better Business Bureau</a>), you shouldn’t worry too much about it as there are advantages and disadvantages when working with both moving companies and moving brokers.</p> <p>Knowing that you’ve done your homework right, it’s time to turn your attention to other important aspects of your home move.</p> <p>Read also: <a href="/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-movers/"><em>How much does it cost to hire movers?</em></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com/moving-companies-vs-moving-brokers/">Movers vs Brokers: Differences, Risks and Benefits</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com">The Moving Blog</a>.</p> #movers How to Pack Quickly for a Move: 10 Quick Packing Tips http://dlvr.it/PmxsWT  #moving #relocation https://twitter.com/TheMovingBlog/status/908306091179614209 Twitter Search / themovingblog urn:uuid:0ca40265-a73e-e4c3-0af2-404e2ab43f52 Thu, 14 Sep 2017 12:27:02 +0000 <p class="TweetTextSize TweetTextSize--normal js-tweet-text tweet-text" lang="en"> <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/movers?src=hash">#<b>movers</b></a> How to Pack Quickly for a Move: 10 Quick Packing Tips <a href="http://dlvr.it/PmxsWT">http://dlvr.it/PmxsWT&nbsp;</a> <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/moving?src=hash">#<b>moving</b></a> <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/relocation?src=hash">#<b>relocation</b></a></p> How to Pack Quickly for a Move: 10 Quick Packing Tips http://www.themovingblog.com/how-to-pack-quickly-when-moving/ The Moving Blog urn:uuid:f1a873f2-9314-47ed-baa4-0cc67270f1f1 Thu, 14 Sep 2017 11:57:51 +0000 <p>Now that you are familiar with the best packing tips when moving house, and you know how to pack for a move like a pro, it’s time for you to see the complete packing and moving picture by learning what you should do when you need to pack for a move quickly. Whenever you’re forced [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com/how-to-pack-quickly-when-moving/">How to Pack Quickly for a Move: 10 Quick Packing Tips</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com">The Moving Blog</a>.</p> <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5998" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/how-to-pack-fast-when-moving.jpg" alt="How to pack fast when moving house" width="450" height="300" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/how-to-pack-fast-when-moving.jpg 450w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/how-to-pack-fast-when-moving-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />Now that you are familiar with <a href="/best-packing-tips/">the best packing tips</a> when moving house, and you know how to <a href="/pack-for-a-move-like-a-pro/">pack for a move like a pro</a>, it’s time for you to see the complete packing and moving picture by learning what you should do when you need to pack for a move quickly.</p> <p>Whenever you’re forced to move out quickly, then, willingly or unwillingly, you will just have to pack your home fast enough in order to fit into the time period you have until Moving day.</p> <p>Here are the top 10 quick packing tips that will help you finish the packing process in no time.</p> <h2>#1. Start now, immediately, and ASAP</h2> <p>You need to be done and over with packing as fast as humanly possible, or even faster? Your time until Moving day is extremely limited, and that’s exactly why you’re desperately searching for a good way to pack quickly and efficiently.</p> <p>The thing is that you can’t really afford to pack a couple of boxes for a period of over 4 weeks. Right now, time is something that you don’t really have, and yet you can still make it work by implementing the first of our 10 quick packing tips.</p> <p>Our very first advice on how to pack for a move quickly is to start as soon as the household move becomes only a matter of time. There’s always the moment when you know for sure you’re moving soon enough, and it’s in that very moment that you need to start thinking about packing up your home.</p> <p>One packing mistake that people make too often is to postpone packing for a bit later. But what happens when that <em><u>later</u></em> becomes <em><u>even</u></em><u> <em>later</em></u>? It’s important to understand that <strong><em>PACKING FOR A MOVE</em></strong> is unlike any other pre-move task you’ll face when getting ready to move out because it will actually last during the entire preparation period.</p> <h2>#2. Know where to begin packing</h2> <p>Initiating the packing marathon ASAP is something you just must do if you wish to have a decent control over your own household move. The truth is that once you’ve taken care of the most time-consuming, and arguably the toughest job in your moving checklist, then you’ll suddenly find yourself with enough time for the rest of the to-do things, without having to feel pressed for time.</p> <p>However, the trick to packing your home quickly is also to know where to start, for random packing will only lead to more lost time – something you’re really trying to avoid as it is. So, which room to pack first? The most difficult one to pack, of course.</p> <p>Storage rooms and storage areas are known to be the hardest ones to pack due to the excessive amount of stuff found in them. <a href="/tips-for-packing-a-garage-for-moving/">Garages</a>, attics, basements, and closets are often underestimated but you shouldn’t misjudge the packing situation now that you’re getting familiar with these fast packing tips.</p> <p>Pack your storage areas first well before you’re physically exhausted and mentally drained, and you’ll be able to easily quicken the packing pace as Moving day approaches.</p> <h2>#3. Follow a packing checklist</h2> <div id="attachment_6001" style="width: 277px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-6001" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/storage-room.jpg" alt="How to pack a garage for moving" width="267" height="400" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/storage-room.jpg 267w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/storage-room-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Don&#8217;t underestimate the time you will need to pack your storage rooms.</p></div> <p>The only way you can increase substantially your packing speed is to know what you’re supposed to do in each and every moment during the packing marathon. In other words, you’re going to need a quick packing checklist to be able to move out quickly.</p> <p>A really good <a href="/packing-timeline-for-moving/">packing checklist</a> will help you take a full advantage of the time you have regardless of how limited that period may be. With its aid, you’ll manage to pack up your home in a systematic way and keep track of your progress at the same time. No more random boxing of random stuff!</p> <p>A detailed packing timeline will also enable you to break down large projects (packing up the kitchen, for example) into smaller ones like packing the dishes. Ultimately, you will achieve the mini packing goals much faster, and that alone is likely to help you maintain your packing concentration for longer periods of time.</p> <p>To keep your packing morale high enough, consider rewarding yourself when you complete each mini packing goal. The rewards don’t have to be any special, just things you enjoy doing so that you have something to look forward to while working on the next packing job.</p> <h2> #4. Get rid of useless stuff</h2> <p>Want to know the quickest way to pack for a move? This one is easy enough: get rid of your useless items so that you pack fewer things in the end.</p> <p>Probably <a href="/common-packing-mistakes-to-avoid/">the biggest packing mistake</a> people make when packing up their homes is that they fail to sort out their things first, and as a result, they take with them items that they won’t really use in their new houses or apartments. So, basically, what happens is that they burden themselves with extra baggage that costs them money (higher transportation costs) and time (prolonged packing process).</p> <p>Trust us, you don’t want to make the same packing blunder. A truly quick packing method is to inventory all your household items and decide what to do with each one instead of just boxing anything you see without too much thinking. Remember that the total weight of the shipment will determine to a large extent how much you pay your moving company. So, in this particular case, less is always better.</p> <p>Moving experts recommend that you get rid of any items which you have not used in more than 12 months. As a bonus to packing quickly to move, you can choose to sell those unwanted things either at a garage sale or online to pocket extra cash.</p> <h2>#5. Don’t pack items forbidden for transport</h2> <p>When you’re looking for advice on how to pack for a move quickly, it’s essential to understand that some items are forbidden to be transported by professional moving companies. Therefore, if you do happen to pack up such non-allowable items, then you will have surely wasted a good amount of your limited pre-move time.</p> <p>Think about what will happen to your packing inertia if you are forced to repack some of the boxes that you have already filled in, taped and labeled. Again, to pack your house quickly doesn’t just mean to throw everything in cardboard boxes in a genuine attempt to save time – the final result will be just the opposite. You’ll need to think about what you’re actually packing, and now that you’ve slimmed down your possessions, it’s time to do it once more.</p> <p>Moving companies won’t agree to pack and move any items that are considered hazardous (any flammable, corrosive or explosive items), perishable (fresh or frozen foods, and plants), and irreplaceable (items that are too valuable from a sentimental point of view, such as an album with old photos). Also, household movers won’t agree to transport your pet for you due to safety reasons.</p> <p>Find more information about non-allowable items <a href="/what-not-to-pack-when-moving/"><em>here</em></a>.</p> <h2>#6. Prepare proper packing materials</h2> <div id="attachment_6004" style="width: 277px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-6004" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/packing-supplies.jpg" alt="Quick and easy packing tips" width="267" height="400" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/packing-supplies.jpg 267w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/packing-supplies-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Ready, set&#8230; PACK!</p></div> <p>In order to pack quickly when moving, you’ll need to have all the required packing supplies <em><u>beforehand</u></em> in order to maintain a good packing speed from start to finish. Otherwise, you’ll be forced to interrupt the packing process which is just another way to lose time once more.</p> <p>First of all, you will need plenty of <strong><em>cardboard boxes</em></strong> in good overall condition. Obviously, purchasing those containers brand new is best since you won’t have to lose precious time to hunt for free moving boxes. The downside, of course, is that new packing boxes will cost you more money. Therefore, the ideal compromise seems to be to ask friends and colleagues if they can spare any clean and strong cardboard boxes from recent household moves. Use the power of social networks to send your cry for help.</p> <p>Secondly, <strong><em>packing paper</em></strong> is what you will need A LOT during the most time-consuming task of them all. White packing paper, bought brand new, is ideal for wrapping up delicate and breakable items. Nevertheless, you should still use free or super cheap newsprint paper to fill out any holes (dead space) in your packed cardboard boxes. Remember that nothing inside the boxes should be moving during transit – otherwise, damage is quite likely.</p> <p>And finally, it’s all about <strong>bubble wrap</strong> – the ultimate protective material that will absorb almost any shocks and keep the wrapped items perfectly safe. Purchase several rolls of bubble wrap but don’t forget that old pieces of clothing can be also used as substitutes.</p> <h2>#7. Pack in logical steps</h2> <p>How to pack up a room quickly? Let logic and common sense guide you.</p> <ul class="ul_ol_padding"> <li>Follow your packing timeline to know which room to pack up first, which one to pack next, and so on.</li> <li>Set up a packing station – usually a table &#8211; within the room you’re currently packing.</li> <li>Have all necessary packing supplies by your side to save time.</li> <li>Make sure the items you’re wrapping up are only the items you have decided to take with you. In other words, you must be over with the sorting process before initiating the room-by-room packing marathon.</li> <li>You won’t be able to pack the entire home in one attempt, so consult your packing calendar again to check your progress and make any adjustments, if necessary.</li> <li>As you keep packing, excess packing materials will start piling up. Don’t forget to keep your packing station clean by throwing away (recycling) regularly any accumulated litter.</li> <li>To pack quickly for a move &#8211; as mentioned above &#8211; set up mini packing goals for yourself but try to be realistic in your expectations as well.</li> <li>Keep to a minimum any distractions that will only keep your focus away from that task at hand. Experiment with playing music in the background to actually help you concentrate better.</li> </ul> <h2>#8. Pack safely to pack quickly</h2> <p>Yes, you’re doing your best to pack fast for a move, but being in a great hurry may actually cause you to sacrifice some of the safety rules when packing a home. And once safety is compromised, the speed record you just broke won’t matter because the risk of consequential damage will be too great to be justified.</p> <p>Simply put, be follow the major safe packing rules to avoid headaches afterward:</p> <ul class="ul_ol_padding"> <li>Do not skimp on packing materials, especially when you’re protecting valuables and breakables.</li> <li>Double tape the bottom and sides of each cardboard box, even if it’s brand new. You may need to purchase an extra roll of packing tape or two, but that precautionary step may easily save from a Moving day disaster.</li> <li>Remember to place a couple of sheets of bubble wrap on the bottom of the boxes intended for your most delicate items, such as <a href="/how-to-pack-dishes-for-moving/">kitchen plates</a>. If you’re packing things that are not that fragile, like books and clothes, for example, place a couple of sheets of white packing paper instead.</li> <li>Do not make cardboard boxes too heavy – if you do, they may break under the weight and cause damage. The reasonable weight limit per box is around 20 lbs.</li> <li>Always close the lids of the packing boxes well, and tape them securely.</li> </ul> <h2>#9. Ask your good friends for help</h2> <div id="attachment_6006" style="width: 277px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-6006" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/woman-door-boxes.jpg" alt="Quick packing and moving tips" width="267" height="400" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/woman-door-boxes.jpg 267w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/woman-door-boxes-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">What?!? Did your friends just leave you high and dry?</p></div> <p>How to pack quickly for a move? Have your friends help you out!</p> <p>Packing up an entire home <em><u>fast</u></em> can very rarely be a one-man affair. Unless you lead an extremely minimalistic lifestyle, the chances are good that you’ll always end up packing more things than you think you own in the first place. And when it’s obvious that you can’t possibly meet the deadline of your packing timeline, what do you do then? Ask friends to help you pack, of course.</p> <p>The first thing to remember here is that you have to ask your pals to help you out as early as you can so that your request causes minimum disruption of their own daily, weekly and monthly schedule. The way you ask them is also very important – keep in mind that you’re asking THEM a favor, not the other way round.</p> <p>How you present the situation is crucial – why don’t you just invite your good friends to a packing party? Prepare tasty food and refreshing drinks, have great music playing in the background, and approach the whole packing fiesta as it were a real fiesta – your pals will surely appreciate that. Also, have a good plan as to how the entire assisted packing will go because nobody will like to have their time wasted, especially your trusted helpers.</p> <h2>#10. Ask professional movers for help</h2> <p>Sometimes your wish to pack quickly and efficiently won’t go according to plan.</p> <ul class="ul_ol_padding"> <li>Did you just find out that Moving day is approaching faster than a bullet train and you haven’t even reached the midpoint of your packing adventure?</li> <li>Did something unexpected happen to slow down or halt temporarily your packing progress?</li> <li>Did most or all of your friends refuse to give you a packing hand when you needed it the most?</li> <li>Did you just realize you won’t be able to handle the packing task by yourself due to gross misjudgment in your own packing skills?</li> </ul> <p>Instead of searching frantically for fast packing tips when moving in a hurry, do consider hiring professional packers &#8211; the option that will resolve most, if not all your packing problems. Sure, <a href="/professional-packers-guide/">professional packing services</a> can be pricey, but what you receive in terms of safety, insurance, peace of mind, protection, and speed for your prized possessions will most likely outweigh what you’ll pay to have experts pack up you home in no time at all.</p> <p>Must-read: <a href="/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-movers/"><em>How much does it cost to hire movers?</em></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com/how-to-pack-quickly-when-moving/">How to Pack Quickly for a Move: 10 Quick Packing Tips</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com">The Moving Blog</a>.</p> #movers The Best Packing Tips for Moving http://dlvr.it/PjttcP  #moving #relocation https://twitter.com/TheMovingBlog/status/903262116202741761 Twitter Search / themovingblog urn:uuid:203984c3-f478-e473-26b9-35f3b271f85b Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:24:04 +0000 <p class="TweetTextSize TweetTextSize--normal js-tweet-text tweet-text" lang="en"> <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/movers?src=hash">#<b>movers</b></a> The Best Packing Tips for Moving <a href="http://dlvr.it/PjttcP">http://dlvr.it/PjttcP&nbsp;</a> <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/moving?src=hash">#<b>moving</b></a> <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/relocation?src=hash">#<b>relocation</b></a></p> The Best Packing Tips for Moving http://www.themovingblog.com/best-packing-tips/ The Moving Blog urn:uuid:bab52529-7b23-689f-346c-d31ff758ce9f Thu, 31 Aug 2017 05:00:13 +0000 <p>At first, the home moving process can look rather scary for you &#8211; besides being overly expensive, the mere thought of trusting complete strangers with your valuable possessions will probably send shivers down your spine. Add the arduous task of packing up your home for a move, and you’ll quickly learn why moving to another [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com/best-packing-tips/">The Best Packing Tips for Moving</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com">The Moving Blog</a>.</p> <p><img class="size-full wp-image-5972 alignleft" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/packing-tips-for-moving.jpg" alt="The best packing tips when moving house" width="450" height="299" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/packing-tips-for-moving.jpg 450w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/packing-tips-for-moving-300x199.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />At first, the home moving process can look rather scary for you &#8211; besides being overly expensive, the mere thought of trusting complete strangers with your valuable possessions will probably send shivers down your spine.</p> <p>Add the arduous task of packing up your home for a move, and you’ll quickly learn why moving to another home is often considered to be one of life’s most stressful events.</p> <p>The good news is that when you manage to find an affordable moving company (<a href="/cheap-movers/"><em>How to find cheap movers in 7 steps</em></a>), and then when you complete the packing job quickly and safely (read this article until the end), you’ll have taken care of the two most dreaded tasks when moving to a new home:</p> <p>1) finding a low-cost moving company (<strong><em>money saved</em></strong>), and</p> <p>2) packing up your home by yourself (<strong><em>even more money saved</em></strong>).</p> <p>Packing for a move doesn’t have to be that complicated! Take full control of your packing task by following these top 20 packing tips of all time.</p> <h2>1. Who’s going to pack up your home?</h2> <p>Professional packing services may be the best option when you’re moving long distance across the country and you want the best protection for your valuable possessions. Professional packers won’t get the job done for free, of course, but they have been trained to work fast and know what it takes to achieve a good level of safety.</p> <p>If you own antique furniture, a piano, a pool table, or anything else that is really expensive, then it’s better to rely on experienced professionals who offer proper insurance as well.</p> <h2>2. Pack by yourself and save money</h2> <p>The single decision to pack on your own can easily save you hundreds of dollars. After all, why should you pay somebody else to do something when you can take care of it yourself?</p> <p>If you’re moving only a short distance, have reliable friends willing to give you a hand, and don’t own any items that require special packing skills, then yes, you should try to pack up your home by yourself and save money in the process. You’re going to need more time for packing too, as you can never be as quick and efficient as a pro packer. Or can’t you?</p> <p><a href="/cheap-moving-ideas-tips/"><em>13 ways to save money when moving home</em></a></p> <div id="attachment_5976" style="width: 277px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-5976" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/best-packing-tips-1.jpg" alt="Packing checklist" width="267" height="400" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/best-packing-tips-1.jpg 267w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/best-packing-tips-1-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">A personalized checklist will keep you focused and will save you many hours of precious time.</p></div> <h2>3. Create a packing calendar</h2> <p>So, let’s assume that you’ve made up your mind to tackle the packing job without professional assistance. What do you need the most? You need good packing tips for moving, of course.</p> <p>And one of the best packing tips for moving you can ever get is to organize your time with the help of a packing calendar. Stop wasting precious time wondering where to start packing or which items to pack up first. Your personalized packing timeline will “tell” you what you should do next, and how much time you have to complete the task in order to stay on schedule.</p> <p><a href="/packing-timeline-for-moving/"><em>Packing timeline for moving (Packing checklist)</em></a></p> <h2>4. Start the packing process early</h2> <p>No, you don’t need to wake up too early in the morning – rather, the idea here is that you should begin to pack up your things (pre-packing) as early as your household becomes only a matter of time.</p> <p>Here’s one of the most efficient packing tips for moving: <em><u>you can’t start packing too early</u></em>.</p> <p>Stop wondering when to start packing for a move and start right now. It won’t be long before you realize why packing <strong><em>is</em></strong> the most time consuming of all move-related activities.</p> <h2>5. Ask friends for packing assistance</h2> <p>Ask yourself this: can you pack up your entire home without any help, not even some support from your closest friends?</p> <p>A detailed home inventory (see below) will enable you to get a better idea of how many things you plan to move to the new home, including some stuff you have even forgotten you have. You probably won’t manage it entirely on your own, so it’s time to throw a packing party and invite your best pals to help you out with promises for drinks, snacks, fun, and maybe even modest Thank you gifts.</p> <p><a href="/friends-help-move/"><em>How to ask friends to help you move</em></a></p> <h2>6. Get hold of good packing materials</h2> <p>You can’t start packing for a move without the necessary packing supplies, can you? What’s more, you’re going to need to secure packing materials of good quality, not just whatever comes your way. After all, your cherished home possessions are supposed to survive the relocation journey in them.</p> <p>White packing paper (soft), brown Kraft paper (hard), Bubble wrap, packing peanuts, a few rolls of packing tape, a set of color markers, blankets or other pieces of old clothing, and newspapers (padding materials do matter).</p> <p>Oh, and let’s not forget the most essential packing element of them all: packing boxes made of durable corrugated cardboard. LOTS of cardboard boxes!</p> <p><a href="/packing-supplies-moving/"><em>Proper packing supplies when moving home</em></a></p> <div id="attachment_5981" style="width: 277px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-5981" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/free-moving-boxes.jpg" alt="Free moving boxes" width="267" height="400" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/free-moving-boxes.jpg 267w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/free-moving-boxes-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">It looks like our advice on where to get free moving boxes has worked well for you.</p></div> <h2>7. Get free moving boxes</h2> <p>When it comes to smart packing tips for moving, here’s one that is smarter than most: you can get cardboard boxes for free. The only thing you’ll lose is some time to secure those free cardboard boxes, but if time is not pressing you, then you should really take this packing advice seriously.</p> <p>First of all, check with your friends whether they have any cardboard boxes they won’t need anymore. Secondly, check with local business such as supermarkets, grocery stores, home electronics stores, bookstores, and so on – most of them get frequent shipments of goods and are required to recycle any cardboard boxes they won’t need.</p> <p><a href="/free-or-cheap-moving-boxes/"><em>Free moving boxes? Wait, where’s the catch?</em></a></p> <h2>8. Inventory your home</h2> <p>Having followed our helpful packing tips so far, now you will have the necessary packing supplies to get the job done properly. The next challenge in your packing checklist is to decide what items you will pack and move, and what items you will get rid of prior to Moving day.</p> <p>To help you make a good decision, you’re going to need a detailed house inventory. Sort out your things going from room to room and mark their current condition, so that you can later assess whether or not you need to move those items at all.</p> <p><a href="/inventory-sheet/"><em>How to make a home inventory</em></a></p> <h2>9. Get rid of unwanted items</h2> <p>Looking for the best tips when packing for a move? Here’s one: don’t pack and move items that you probably won’t ever use again. Try to be ruthless about this one, for it’s your money that is on the line here.</p> <p>Moving experts are unanimous that if you haven’t used any items in more than a year, then you should seriously consider getting rid of them. It’s simple, really: any extra baggage will increase the transportation costs as the total shipment weight will go up as well.</p> <p>Attempt to sell, at a garage sale or online, all the things you’ve decided to leave behind.</p> <p><a href="/get-rid-of-stuff-when-moving/"><em>Clutter unwanted: Get rid of stuff when moving</em></a></p> <h2>10. Do not pack items that are forbidden for transport</h2> <p>Speaking of useful packing tips, this is the perfect time to advise you that you should invest any efforts into packing a number of household items simply because they are forbidden for transport. In other words, professional movers won’t move them for you.</p> <p>Each moving company has their own list of non-allowables that they hand out to their customers way before Moving day, so make sure you have that list from the very start. Generally speaking, items not to pack when moving include hazardous items (flammable, corrosive or explosive items), perishables (food and plants), pets, and irreplaceable items.</p> <p><a href="/what-not-to-pack-when-moving/"><em>What not to pack when moving</em></a></p> <div id="attachment_5984" style="width: 277px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-5984" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/essentials-box.jpg" alt="Prepare an essentials box" width="267" height="400" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/essentials-box.jpg 267w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/essentials-box-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Don&#8217;t forget to prepare an essentials box (or boxes) before your movers load your things into their moving van.</p></div> <h2>11. Prepare an essentials box</h2> <p>Most of the times, you’re going to need a number of good packing tips and tricks to turn the period of packing up your home into a smooth, quick, and stress-free experience. And one proven way to avoid unpleasant surprises is to prepare an essentials box.</p> <p>As the name suggests, an essentials box contains things of absolute necessity that you will need while your regular household items are in transit. Make sure you have with you necessities such as toiletries, prescription medication, important documents, a change of clothes for each family member, basic kitchen items, basic tools, and so on.</p> <p>Don’t forget to pack such an open-first box the day before Moving day, and more importantly – to not hand it by mistake to your movers.</p> <p><a href="/open-first-box/"><em>How to pack an essentials box</em></a></p> <h2>12. Pack quickly when moving home</h2> <p>You need to remember that packing is the most time-consuming task in your packing checklist, so you’d better pay attention to some good tips for packing quickly. You don’t want to greet Moving days with dozens of boxes still to pack, do you?</p> <ul> <li>Start packing immediately after you know you’re moving for sure.</li> <li>Have the necessary packing materials ready.</li> <li>Get rid of all unnecessary items prior to packing.</li> <li>Do not pack items that are forbidden for transportation.</li> <li>Where to start packing? Start packing from the rooms you use the least frequently such as storage areas – your garage, basement, attic, garden shed, etc.</li> <li>Adhere to your packing timeline as strictly as you can.</li> <li>One of the best packing tips for a quick move? It’s better to pack a little every day (effective!) than to try to pack up your entire home in one giant effort (impossible!).</li> </ul> <h2>13. Pack safely when moving house</h2> <p>Safety is a big concern during the packing process – after all, the idea is to make sure your valuable possessions remain well-protected during the relocation trip. As far as safety goes, the best packing tips for moving house are:</p> <ul> <li>Always double tape the bottoms of cardboard boxes, even if they are brand new.</li> <li>Don’t skimp on packing supplies when packing fragile items – wrap them up in several sheets of Bubble wrap and use plenty of padding materials to immobilize them in the boxes.</li> <li>Do not make boxes heavier than you can handle them – that’s especially true when <a href="/pack-books-for-moving/">packing books for moving</a>. The reasonable weight limit is about 20 pounds per box.</li> <li>If you own any specialty items that require professional packing skills, do not hesitate to contact experienced moving experts. Otherwise, you will be risking not only the well-being of your belongings, but your own safety as well.</li> </ul> <p><a href="/safety-when-moving/"><em>Safety tips when moving house</em></a></p> <div id="attachment_5986" style="width: 277px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-5986" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/label-moving-boxes.jpg" alt="How to label moving boxes" width="267" height="400" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/label-moving-boxes.jpg 267w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/label-moving-boxes-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Be proactive! Label your moving boxes to avoid confusion and lost time.</p></div> <h2>14. Label your packed boxes</h2> <p>One of the most overlooked packing tips for moving cross country is to label your boxes properly. Do not make the mistake of thinking you’ll remember what’s inside each container just by the look of it. If you do, you’re likely to lose valuable time after the move when you get down to unpacking those same boxes.</p> <p>What’s more, your movers won’t know which room to deliver the boxes if they are not labeled correctly, and that will lead to further confusion and extra wasted time.</p> <p>Take your favorite marker and write the contents, destination room, and any handling instructions you think may help. Also, you can choose to use colored codes or a numerical labeling system to make the unpacking process much easier after the move.</p> <p><a href="/how-to-label-moving-boxes/"><em>How to label moving boxes like a pro</em></a></p> <h2>15. Avoid common packing mistakes</h2> <p>Sometimes it’s possible that even the best packing tips for moving you just read may not be enough to keep you away from some of the worst packing mistakes you can possibly make. Packing mistakes can be really bad sometimes because they will often cost you time you don’t have, money you’d like to have, and nerves you’d like to spare.</p> <p>And speaking of mistakes when packing for a move, maybe the worst of them all is to think you can manage the packing process when you it’s obvious that you won’t be able to do it without professional assistance. Factors such as too little time, too valuable items, and too little packing experience should help you reach the best decision under the presented circumstances.</p> <p>Is it time for professional packers?</p> <p><a href="/common-packing-mistakes-to-avoid/"><em>Common packing mistakes to avoid</em></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com/best-packing-tips/">The Best Packing Tips for Moving</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com">The Moving Blog</a>.</p> #movers What Not To Pack When Moving http://dlvr.it/PhY0dX  #moving #relocation https://twitter.com/TheMovingBlog/status/901086270373232640 Twitter Search / themovingblog urn:uuid:dd463ca6-3ef5-2765-8b14-411c039d151f Fri, 25 Aug 2017 14:18:02 +0000 <p class="TweetTextSize TweetTextSize--normal js-tweet-text tweet-text" lang="en"> <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/movers?src=hash">#<b>movers</b></a> What Not To Pack When Moving <a href="http://dlvr.it/PhY0dX">http://dlvr.it/PhY0dX&nbsp;</a> <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/moving?src=hash">#<b>moving</b></a> <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/relocation?src=hash">#<b>relocation</b></a></p> What Not To Pack When Moving http://www.themovingblog.com/what-not-to-pack-when-moving/ The Moving Blog urn:uuid:04cfb44e-c3e7-1bf0-dcb9-6ff345be6ac0 Fri, 25 Aug 2017 05:00:32 +0000 <p>Make no mistake – packing is the toughest task you’ll face during the preparation stage of moving out of your current home and moving into another house or apartment. Unlike any other pre-move job you’re going to have to tackle, packing for a move will last during the entire preparation period &#8211; that is from [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com/what-not-to-pack-when-moving/">What Not To Pack When Moving</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com">The Moving Blog</a>.</p> <p>Make no mistake – packing is the toughest task you’ll face during the preparation stage of moving out of your current home and moving into another house or apartment. Unlike any other pre-move job you’re going to have to tackle, packing for a move will last during the entire preparation period &#8211; that is from Day 1 (when your household move is confirmed) all the way until Moving day (the day you’re supposed to move out).</p> <p><img class="size-full wp-image-5945 alignright" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/what-items-not-to-pack.jpg" alt="What items not to pack when moving home" width="450" height="300" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/what-items-not-to-pack.jpg 450w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/what-items-not-to-pack-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />To help you have a smooth and problem-free packing experience, we’ve already shown you <a href="/pack-for-a-move-like-a-pro/">how to pack like a pro</a> and we’ve warned you against the top <a href="/common-packing-mistakes-to-avoid/">common packing mistakes</a> that can really slow down or even halt your packing momentum. As a bonus, you’ve also offered you a super detailed <a href="/packing-timeline-for-moving/">week-by-week packing timeline</a> (packing checklist) that will enable you to use effectively every hour of every day during the home packing process.</p> <p>This time, we’ll show you what not to pack when moving home. Oh, yes, there are a number of items movers won’t move due to their <strong><em>hazardous, perishable or irreplaceable</em></strong> nature. And before we provide you with more information about what items not to pack for moving, let’s explain WHY there are things that long distance movers won’t move for you.</p> <h2>Why moving companies have lists of non<span style="font-size: 16px;">&#8211;</span>allowables<span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></h2> <p>The things movers won’t move include hazardous items, perishable food, plants, pets, and irreplaceable items. But why do movers refuse to transport them?</p> <p>There are several good reasons why professional movers won’t move certain items, and all of them are directly linked to <strong><em><u>safety</u></em></strong>. As you can probably guess, good moving companies rate safety very high and do everything in their power to keep people and property perfectly safe throughout the residential move.</p> <ul class="ul_ol_padding"> <li>Dangerous items may cause damage to the rest of the items in the moving truck or even to the moving vehicle itself.</li> <li>Hazardous items may endanger the health and life of all participants in the house move, including the experienced relocation professionals.</li> <li>Hazardous goods could also hard the environment.</li> <li>Some perishable items, like food, for example, are likely to get bad while in transit and cause a big mess. Other perishables, such as plants and pets, won’t likely survive the relocation trip.</li> </ul> <p>Just think of the time you’ll lose to prepare and pack items that your movers won’t move in the end – time, energy, and resources lost forever. The best thing you can do under the circumstances is to contact the professional moving company you’ve chosen to use and request their specific list of non-allowables. Do that as soon as you’ve selected your mover and definitely <strong><em><u>before</u></em></strong> you’ve initiated the packing process.</p> <p>Remember that the federal law forbids moving companies from transporting such prohibited items, so the movers you select will be obliged to observe the established safety rules.</p> <p>See also: <a href="/things-people-forget-to-do-when-moving/"><em>Top 10 things people forget to do when moving</em></a></p> <h2>Dangerous household goods</h2> <div id="attachment_5951" style="width: 277px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-5951" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/poison.jpg" alt="Items forbidden for transport" width="267" height="400" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/poison.jpg 267w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/poison-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">No poisons of any kind will be allowed to be loaded into the moving truck.</p></div> <p>Do not waste your time packing hazardous goods because 1) moving companies cannot and will not transport them for you, and 2) you should not move them yourself for the same reason – they are really dangerous to be hauled hundreds or even thousands of miles across the country.</p> <p>There’s always a better solution than to risk your own health and the health of the people around you – read on the find out what that solution is. But first, let’s shed some light on what those moving companies restricted items are.</p> <p>Generally speaking, hazardous items are any items that are either flammable, or explosive, or corrosive. As you can see, there’s a real danger if any of those no-no items ignites or spills during the move. Some of the items in the non-allowables list won’t really surprise you (guns, ammunition, fuel or propane tanks, for example), while others may make you wonder about the severity of their hazard level (cleaning supplies, aerosol cans or bottles with liquor, for instance).</p> <p>Either way, do not pack any of these dangerous items:</p> <ul> <li>Guns and ammunition</li> <li>Black powder</li> <li>Fireworks</li> <li>Lighter fluids</li> <li>Matches</li> <li>Acids, ammonia</li> <li>Gasoline, kerosene</li> <li>Petroleum products</li> <li>Yard equipment containing fuel</li> <li>Motor oil</li> <li>Lamp oil</li> <li>Antifreeze</li> <li>Disinfectants</li> <li>Pesticides, fertilizer, weed killers</li> <li>Poisons</li> <li>Paint, paint thinners</li> <li>Paint-related materials</li> <li>Nail polish, nail polish remover</li> <li>Aerosol cans, deodorants</li> <li>Charcoal</li> <li>Pool chemicals</li> <li>Fire extinguishers</li> <li>Propane tanks</li> <li>Car batteries</li> <li>Cleaning supplies, bleach</li> <li>Liquor</li> </ul> <p>Moving companies will agree to transport yard equipment as long as such power equipment pieces have been previously drained of fuel and packed safely for transportation.</p> <p>If you own firearms and ammunition, you must contact a licensed firearms dealer and arrange with them their shipment. Keep in mind that if you’re moving to a new state, that new state may have different gun laws than the start you’re about to leave. Make sure you research well the gun regulations in your destination before the move.</p> <p>It’s best if you manage to use up most of the above-mentioned hazardous items prior to Moving day so that you won’t have to worry what to do with them. If that’s impossible, then you can give whatever is left of them to your neighbors or good friends, or just. In the majority of cases, the only viable option is to just dispose of those dangerous goods (properly, of course) and purchase new ones upon arrival, especially if you’re moving to a new home that is far away.</p> <div id="attachment_5954" style="width: 460px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-5954" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/perishable-food.jpg" alt="List of non-allowables: perishables" width="450" height="300" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/perishable-food.jpg 450w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/perishable-food-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Do not pack perishable foods as they will not be accepted by your movers.</p></div> <p>However, if you’re only moving short distance, you may choose to transport some of those non-allowables with your own vehicle. After all, liquor (most often wine bottles) and various cleaning supplies are usually safe as long as you don’t expose them to extreme heat.</p> <p>In any case, contact your moving company for advice if you’re not sure whether it’s safe to take with you some of the hazardous goods listed above.</p> <p>Read also: <a href="/what-to-do-before-packers-arrive/"><em>10 things to do before professional packers arrive</em></a></p> <h2>Perishable foods</h2> <p>Long distance moving companies will refuse to take any types of perishable food (<strong><em>frozen, refrigerated and fresh foods</em></strong>) because they will most likely</p> <ul class="ul_ol_padding"> <li>become bad during the trip and release bad odors,</li> <li>attract insects or all other types of critters that can make a huge mess in the moving truck,</li> <li>get covered with mold if the loaded belongings spend a few days on the road.</li> </ul> <p>Most movers will not take perishables, but that doesn’t mean you need to throw away good food. If you’re about to move to another state, then make an effort to use up your food supplies prior to Moving day so that you won’t have to wonder what to do with in the last minute. Empty and clean your fridge a few days before the Big day. If you still have any food left before it’s time to move out, give it to neighbors, friends, or just donate it to people in need.</p> <p>On the other hand, some moving companies will agree to take <strong><em>canned foods</em></strong> that are relatively safe for long distance transportation. Make sure you let the movers know beforehand what types of non-perishable foods you have prepared for moving so there are no last minute misunderstandings.</p> <p>And if you happen to move moving only a short distance away, then there is no reason why you can’t transport some of the easily spoilt food supplies by yourself, in your own vehicle.</p> <p>Related: <a href="/free-or-cheap-moving-boxes/"><em>Free moving boxes? Wait, where’s the catch?</em></a></p> <h2>Plants</h2> <p>Another one of the non-allowable items that moving companies do not transport, and the one you should not pack for moving, is plants. Plants will not usually survive a long distance move due to the highly unfavorable conditions in the back of the moving van – the temperature in the enclosed space can reach extreme values rather quickly.</p> <div id="attachment_5958" style="width: 277px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-5958" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/plants.jpg" alt="Non-allowables list: plants" width="267" height="400" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/plants.jpg 267w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/plants-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Sometimes you will find it really difficult to decide what to do with your cherished plants.</p></div> <p>The law forbids professional moving companies to transport plants on household moves longer than 150 miles. Add the risk of plant parasites being transported to another part of the country, and you’ll easily understand why your chosen moving company, regardless of how reputable and experienced it is, will refuse to transport any house plants for you.</p> <p>When moving cross country, what you should do is gift your precious plants to somebody who will continue to take good care of them. Maybe you know a friend or two who will be really glad to keep them safe for you? Some neighbors of yours may also be delighted to have some of your plants as well. Do the right thing instead of risking the well-being of your potted flowers. If you can’t think of anyone who will be interested, then try local schools, nursing homes or hospitals.</p> <p>For really short relocation trips, you can always choose to transport some of your plants in your own car. The best tip for moving plants to a new home is to keep them as protected from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight as possible.</p> <p>Useful: <a href="/moving-to-another-state-guide/"><em>Guide to moving to another state</em></a></p> <h2>Pets</h2> <p>Items not to be shipped on a moving truck include pets, of course. Similar to plants, your animal friend would find the transportation conditions in a moving van highly appalling. Therefore, moving companies will not move pets (even on shorter relocation trips), and you should never endanger the life of your pet animal in such a reckless manner either.</p> <p>And since pets fall into the list of prohibited items for transportation, you will need to think of an alternative way to have your dear pet with you in the new home. Basically, you have three viable options to choose from:</p> <ol> <li><strong><em>Move your pet in your car.</em></strong> This, of course, is the most sensible option because your pet will stay with you during the actual move, and that fact alone will keep them as calm and stress-free as possible. Take your pet to the see a certified vet before the car trip just to stay on the safe side of things. Then, decide if you’re going to use a suitable pet transportation container, especially if you own a cat.</li> <li><strong><em>Fly with your pet to your destination.</em></strong> Contact the airline company way in advance to get familiar with their specific requirements for transporting pets on their planes. The more time you have to prepare your pet for air travel, the better.</li> <li><strong><em>Special pet movers.</em></strong> If you still need somebody else to transport safely your dog, cat, bird, or other types of pets, then you may choose to trust a professional pet moving company that specializes in pet transportation.</li> </ol> <p>Good to know: <a href="/moving-day-mistakes/"><em>Moving day mistakes? Err another day.</em></a></p> <h2>Items of high sentimental value</h2> <p>The list of things movers won’t take also includes items of high sentimental value – that is, irreplaceable items that moving companies won’t be able to restore or even compensate should something bad happens to any of them.</p> <div id="attachment_5962" style="width: 276px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-5962" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/anique-camera.jpg" alt="Irreplaceable items" width="266" height="400" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/anique-camera.jpg 266w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/anique-camera-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Don&#8217;t trust anyone but yourself when it comes to moving irreplaceable items to another home.</p></div> <p>Think of an album of old photos – a priceless heirloom that has been handed down from generation to generation within a single family. How could a professional mover possibly compensate a customer for such a clearly irreplaceable item?</p> <p>Remember that you’re the one in charge of transporting your valuables. High-value items that you should not entrust to your moving company include:</p> <ul> <li>Personal documents (marriage licenses, passports, birth certificates, Social Security cards, medical records, etc.)</li> <li>Money</li> <li>Credit or debit cards</li> <li>Keys</li> <li>Valuable collections (stamp, coins, etc.)</li> <li>One-of-a-kind artwork</li> <li>Family heirlooms</li> <li>Photo albums</li> <li>Expensive jewelry</li> <li>Pricey electronics (phones, laptops, e-book readers, etc.)</li> </ul> <p>Sometimes it can be really tough to know what things not to pack when moving home. Make sure you get the non-allowables list from your moving company so that you won’t waste any time preparing and packing household items that you shouldn’t. Whenever in doubt even with the list of non-transportable items, simply contact your moving company and ask them – they should know the answer.</p> <p>Must-know: <a href="/best-movers-near-me/"><em>How to find the best movers near me</em></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com/what-not-to-pack-when-moving/">What Not To Pack When Moving</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com">The Moving Blog</a>.</p> #movers The Best Residential Moving Companies [Services, Reviews, Cost] http://dlvr.it/PfTBmb  #moving #relocation https://twitter.com/TheMovingBlog/status/897818741680898048 Twitter Search / themovingblog urn:uuid:af70550b-059b-6e77-ebc5-1f56f7d13bfd Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:54:03 +0000 <p class="TweetTextSize TweetTextSize--normal js-tweet-text tweet-text" lang="en"> <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/movers?src=hash">#<b>movers</b></a> The Best Residential Moving Companies [Services, Reviews, Cost] <a href="http://dlvr.it/PfTBmb">http://dlvr.it/PfTBmb&nbsp;</a> <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/moving?src=hash">#<b>moving</b></a> <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/relocation?src=hash">#<b>relocation</b></a></p> The Best Residential Moving Companies [Services, Reviews, Cost] http://www.themovingblog.com/residential-movers/ The Moving Blog urn:uuid:3aa3f5b0-f926-9ed4-4fd1-f20ee3fd778f Wed, 16 Aug 2017 05:00:27 +0000 <p>Moving from one home (house or apartment) into another residence (house or apartment) is a classic case of residential moving. Household moves, as opposed to commercial moves, are often serviced by professional residential movers unless the pre-move conditions are just right for attempting a self-move without the assistance of experienced moving experts /read on for [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com/residential-movers/">The Best Residential Moving Companies [Services, Reviews, Cost]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com">The Moving Blog</a>.</p> <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5909" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/residential-movers.jpg" alt="Residential movers in action" width="450" height="300" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/residential-movers.jpg 450w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/residential-movers-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />Moving from one home (house or apartment) into another residence (house or apartment) is a classic case of residential moving. Household moves, as opposed to commercial moves, are often serviced by professional residential movers unless the pre-move conditions are just right for attempting a self-move without the assistance of experienced moving experts /read on for more details/.</p> <p>The process of moving most personal possessions between two homes is notoriously stressful and infamously arduous, so it’s important that you know the limitations, dangers, and risks of self-moving so that you can do what’s best for you. In fact, understanding your residential moving options is the first step towards having a smooth and problem move from the very start.</p> <p>Let’s take a closer look at the services offered by the best residential movers in the industry, and then see how customer reviews can help you make a better decision. Also, learn more about residential movers cost, and most importantly – how to find top-rated residential moving companies.</p> <h2>Residential moving services</h2> <p>The thing you should know from the start is that the best residential moving companies offer a large range of services aimed at satisfying the needs of their customers. A professional residential mover will need to complete a serious of smaller move-related tasks (services) in order to be able to complete a household move successfully (the major job).</p> <p>For example, the actual transportation of packed cardboard boxes, furniture pieces, domestic appliances, as well as the rest of the items found under a roof, is only one of the many services top-rated residential moving companies provide to their customers to get the job done.</p> <ul class="ul_ol_padding"> <li><strong><em>In-home survey. </em></strong>First and foremost, you will need to know how much your residential move will cost so that you can set your budget accordingly. Your residential moving expenses will depend on a number of variable factors, so for precise price estimation, you must request in-home visual inspections from a few top-rated residential movers.</li> <li><strong><em>Risk assessment. </em></strong>During the on-site inspection, the moving experts will take a closer look at what items you have for moving <em><u>and</u></em> will complete a detailed risk assessment to avoid last-minute moving day surprises. After the survey, you will be given accurate moving cost estimates for actual consideration and effective comparison.</li> <li><strong><em>Packing</em></strong>. Due to the huge number of household items to pack, including their varied dimensions, weight, value, and purpose, packing for a move often proves to be the most time-consuming job of them all. Good household movers offer packing services done by professional packers with high-quality packing materials. Depending on your specific packing needs, you can choose between partial professional packing and a full-service one.</li> <li> <div id="attachment_5911" style="width: 460px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-5911" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/two-men-assembling-wardrobe.jpg" alt="Extra services by residential moving companies" width="450" height="300" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/two-men-assembling-wardrobe.jpg 450w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/two-men-assembling-wardrobe-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">It&#8217;s the array of extra services that separate good from great residential movers.</p></div></p> <p><strong><em>Disassembly of furniture. </em></strong>Some furniture pieces are too large to be taken out of a home without damage and transported safely without partial or complete disassembly first. Should you choose to take with you some of the bigger furniture pieces, be ready to be charged extra for their disassembly and possible re-assembly inside the new residence.</p> </li> <li><strong><em>Handling of special items</em></strong>. Your plans to move on your own will probably be ruined by the realization that you already own special items that you want to take with you. The decision to move an upright piano, a pool table, antique furniture, or a hot tub will require the professional touch of residential household movers.</li> <li><strong><em>Custom crating. </em></strong>Some of your specialty items will be too expensive or valuable to be transported without additional protection. Priceless artwork pieces, super expensive breakables, antique furniture pieces, precious collectors’ items, wine bottles, or pricey electronic equipment may need to be placed in custom-built wooden crates for maximum protection. Custom crating services are offered by some full-service residential moving companies.</li> <li><em><strong>Hoisting</strong></em>. Moving day may bring about unexpected hardships that can test your problem-solving abilities. But if any of your larger furniture pieces refuse to go through a narrow opening no matter what you’ve tried, then you’ll be forced to turn to professionals who offer real residential moving solutions. Like hoisting oversized items through windows and balconies.</li> <li><strong><em>Temporary storage. </em></strong>The best long distance residential moving companies will also offer the extra service of temporary storage in case your new house or apartment is not ready for the move-in process yet. For a fee, part or all of your current household items will be stored safely at the storage facilities of your residential mover for a pre-determined period until you’re ready to reunite with them once more.</li> <li><em><strong>Unpacking</strong></em>. The race with time is practically over once your prized possessions are delivered to your new address. Therefore, it’s usually you who will take care of the unpacking process, at your own pace. Still, special circumstances may force you to seek professional assistance even with that post-move task. Luckily, your full-service residential mover will be glad to give you a hand with that time-consuming job too.</li> </ul> <p> See also: <a href="/additional-moving-services/"><em>Additional moving services: What residential movers can offer</em></a></p> <h2>Residential moving companies reviews</h2> <p>It’s important to know that you can rely on an array of additional services from your residential mover – it practically means that the needs of your particular household move will be met by professionals. So far, so good. But the thing that matters even more is to find reputable cross country residential movers to whom you’ll feel comfortable entrusting your prized possessions for fast and safe delivery.</p> <div id="attachment_5926" style="width: 277px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-5926" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/customer-reviews.jpg" alt="Residential movers reviews" width="267" height="400" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/customer-reviews.jpg 267w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/customer-reviews-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">It&#8217;s important to check the online reputation of the residential moving companies you&#8217;re currently reviewing.</p></div> <p>One good and proven way to select a top-rated residential mover to take care of the toughest aspects of your house move is to check their online reputation – that is, to read moving reviews and performance ratings left by former customers. The best professional moving companies understand well the significance of providing good and reliable services, which in turn will generate positive feedback from their satisfied clients. And finally, positive feedback will create trust in people looking for trustworthy moving services – trust that will bring in more customers and revenue.</p> <ul class="ul_ol_padding"> <li>Go to the best moving reviews websites such as <a href="https://www.mymovingreviews.com/moving-companies.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>MyMovingReviews</em></a> and <a href="https://www.yelp.com/sf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Yelp</em></a>, search residential moving companies by name, state, and city, and then read what people who had used residential moving services had to say about their respective companies. Overall ratings do matter but it’s the brief testimonials that will give you a much better idea of what your actual choices are.</li> <li>Moving reviews should serve as guidelines – the one aspect that can help you make the right choice while comparing a few good residential movers. In other words, do not base your decision which company to trust entirely on online reputation – rather, make an informed decision that takes into account customer reviews as well.</li> </ul> <h2>How much do residential movers cost?</h2> <p>Of course, you will be very interested to learn how much you will need to pay professional residential movers to help you move your household goods to the new residence. Naturally, you would very much like to know the final price right there and then, but that’s more of a wishful thinking. Why? The moving cost for each relocation job is calculated on a case-by-case basis, which basically means that a residential moving company will have to know the details of your household move in order to give you an estimate of the moving costs.</p> <p>That’s right, it’s only an estimate of the costs because nobody knows exactly how much the final bill will turn out to be, not even the movers you hire. The best you can do is to get several binding moving estimates in writing <em><u>after</u></em> in-house inspections from those same residential moving companies. Note that estimates done over the phone or via e-mails can never be accurate – how could moving experts possibly give you precise quotes if they never even saw the things you plan to move?</p> <h3>Local residential movers</h3> <p>If you’re moving to a new home that is located within a 100-mile radius and never leaves the state of origin, then technically you’re moving locally and your household move should be treated as such as far as residential moving rates are concerned. In reality, what that means is that your local residential moving company <strong><em><u>will charge you by the hour</u></em></strong>.</p> <p>In other words, regardless of which move-related task your movers will be working on (packing, loading, etc.), the total time spent on the moving job will determine the final price. And that time factor does include 1) the number of all your items for moving, 2) the number of extra services needed, 3) the number of movers working on your specific move, and 4) the move distance between the two homes.</p> <div id="attachment_5930" style="width: 277px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-5930" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dollar-banknotes.jpg" alt="Residential movers cost" width="267" height="400" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dollar-banknotes.jpg 267w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dollar-banknotes-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Finding good yet affordable residential movers is still a top priority when moving home.</p></div> <p>Generally speaking,</p> <ul class="ul_ol_padding"> <li>the average moving cost for when moving locally is around <strong><em>$30 per mover per hour</em></strong>;</li> <li>2 local movers will need about 4-5 hours to move you out of a studio apartment (approximate cost of <strong>$240-$300</strong> with no extra charges);</li> <li>3 local movers will need about 6-7 hours to move you out of a 2-bedroom home (approximate cost of <strong>$540-$630</strong> with no extra charges);</li> <li>4 local movers will need about 8-9 hours to move you out of a 3-bedroom home (approximate cost of <strong>$960-$1080</strong> with no extra charges);</li> <li>each additional service will cost you more while you should expect to be charged a travel fee too – the time your movers need to reach your current home (Point A).</li> </ul> <p>Remember that these are only average moving costs and you should treat them only as referential values. Do request an on-site survey for precise cost estimation.</p> <h3>Long distance residential movers</h3> <p>If you’re about to move to another state, then your home move falls into the long distance category of residential moving, which means that you will not be charged by the hour but by a combination of price-forming factors. The principal price formation criteria are:</p> <ul class="ul_ol_padding"> <li><strong><em>move distance</em></strong>: a constant value you cannot possibly change;</li> <li><strong><em>total weight of shipment</em></strong>: one of the best residential moving tips you can ever get is to take fewer items with you – a smart decision that will enable you to save loads of money;</li> <li><strong><em>extra services</em></strong>: being careful about which services you use can also help you save on your long distance move. For example, pack up the things you can by yourself and leave the specialty items for professional packers.</li> </ul> <p>Generally speaking,</p> <ul class="ul_ol_padding"> <li><strong><em>1-bedroom home</em></strong>. Expect to pay roughly <strong><em>$1500</em></strong> to move out from a 1-bedroom apartment to a home located approximately 500 miles away. Double the move distance (1000 miles), and your cross country move will cost you about <strong><em>$2000</em></strong>.</li> <li><strong><em>2-bedroom home</em></strong>. Expect to be charged roughly $<strong><em>2500</em></strong> to move out from a 2-bedroom home to a residence about 500 miles away. Double the move distance (1000 miles), and your interstate move will cost you about <strong><em>$3000</em></strong>.</li> <li><strong><em>3-bedroom home</em></strong>. Be ready to part with roughly <strong><em>$3500</em></strong> to move out from a 3-bedroom home to a residence about 500 miles away. Double the move distance (1000 miles), and your long distance move will cost you about <strong><em>$4000</em></strong>.</li> </ul> <p>Keep in mind that these average moving costs are only given as an example. The price that you pay will vary depending on your specific pre-move parameters. Get in touch with top-rated residential movers for accurate price estimates.</p> <p>Must-read: <a href="/approximate-moving-costs/"><em>What are the average residential moving costs?</em></a></p> <h2>How to find the best residential movers</h2> <div id="attachment_5934" style="width: 277px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-5934" src="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ready-boxes.jpg" alt="Packing on your own" width="267" height="400" srcset="http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ready-boxes.jpg 267w, http://www.themovingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ready-boxes-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Residential moving advice #7: Pack whatever you can by yourself to save on professional packing services.</p></div> <p>Once you’ve decided to use a professional moving company to help you with your upcoming house move, the next logical step is to know how to find a reliable and trustworthy residential mover.</p> <ul class="ul_ol_padding"> <li><strong><em>Step 1</em></strong>. Get recommendations from people you can actually trust, such as friends who have moved house recently and can vouch for an affordable yet dependable residential moving company.</li> <li><strong><em>Step 2</em></strong>. <a href="/moving-cost-estimate/"><strong><em>Fill in the online moving cost estimator</em></strong></a> to get contacted by licensed, insured, and trustworthy household moving companies. Request in-home surveys from them in order to be given accurate residential moving quotes.</li> <li><strong><em>Step 3</em></strong>. Compare the received residential moving estimates: take a closer look at the additional services offered and their respective rates, and of course – pay attention to the price at the bottom as well. Keep in mind that unnaturally low estimates could be a sign of moving fraud.</li> <li><strong><em>Step 4</em></strong>. Compare the residential moving companies by reading customer reviews about their professional services. Also, make sure the residential movers have been properly licensed by the U.S. State of Transportation (that is, they have <a href="http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USDOT numbers</a>), are members of the American Moving and Storage Association (<a href="https://amsa.today/home/find-a-promover/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AMSA</a>), and are <a href="https://www.bbb.org/washington-dc-eastern-pa/get-to-know-us/about-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBB accredited</a>.</li> <li><strong><em>Step 5</em></strong>. Trust your feeling!</li> </ul> <p>Read also: <a href="/how-to-find-reliable-movers/"><em>How to find the best residential movers</em></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com/residential-movers/">The Best Residential Moving Companies [Services, Reviews, Cost]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.themovingblog.com">The Moving Blog</a>.</p>