JULIE PARRISH REALTY 
Moving Company Advice
MOVING COMPANY ADVICE
When you use a moving company it is wise to take several steps to
protect yourself. Moving companies are not subject to government
regulation. There are enough horror stories to make you realize
that stuff happens. Protecting yourself in advance can eliminate
potential headaches and disasters.
- Get several companies to give you a quote for the DELIVERED PRICE.
Even better is having them GUARANTEE the quote.
- Get references.
- Beware of estimated prices. That is exactly what they are, an
ESTIMATE. Companies may have a policy that calls for FINAL PAYMENT
BEFORE UNLOADING. You may now have your possessions being held hostage
until you pay an amount that isn't the estimate, but a much higher
price.
- Use a CREDIT CARD to pay for a move. Almost all credit card companies
will support the customer through a dispute until settlement.
- STUFF HAPPENS even with the best of movers. Insurance is important
for long or short moves.
- Everyone needs to purchase a RIDER on his or her OWN INSURANCE POLICY
regardless of how much insurance the mover has. It can be difficult
to ascertain exactly what the MOVER'S INSURANCE would cover in the
case of all sorts of catastrophes that can occur during a move.
- * Prior home or new home, make sure you are covered for damage that can
occur on either end of the move. If you are changing insurance carriers
when moving you should check with both companies.
- RIDERS are an inexpensive safety net.
If you have questions about moving to Durham,
e-mail me at
jp@julieparrishrealty.com.
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