The Honest Broker: Summer is “Moving Season”

The Honest Broker: Summer is “Moving Season”

BY: DIANE LOTT, BROKER/ PARADISE FOUND REALTY

Historically, Memorial Day to Labor Day is peak moving season with more than 65% of relocations happening during the summer months. Here are 7 tips for a smoother, less stressful move.

  • Plan your move in advance, so you have time to evaluate your options, and decide based on overall value (quality low stress move, insurance/valuation to protect your move).
  • Confirm that each mover considered carries commercial general liability insurance, automobile liability, cargo liability and workers’ compensation. This can be verified by a certificate of insurance.
  • Check if the moving company is licensed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services by visiting   www.floridaconsumerhelp.com.
  • Get a written estimate from several movers and compare them. The estimate should be based on an actual in-person or virtual inspection of your household goods. Estimates and Contract for Services must include:
• Name, telephone number, physical address, and state registration  number of the mover.

• Date the contract or estimate was prepared and proposed date of  the actual move.

• Appropriate pickup and delivery address, name, and telephone numbers of the shipper.

• Name, telephone number and physical address where the goods will be held, if necessary.

• Itemized breakdown, description and total of all costs and services provided.

• Acceptable forms of payment available.
  • Determine if the company is a moving broker or moving company. A broker arranges for the transport of your household goods for a fee and sells your move to a moving company—which significantly reduces a consumer’s available funds for the actual cost of the relocation services. Often, the consumer is not aware their move is being sold to another company.
  • Check your homeowners or rental insurance policies for moving coverage.
  • Accidents happen, even with the best movers. Discuss valuation with your mover; know the difference between released value at 60 cents per pound and full value protection.
  • If possible, be there when the movers are working.  Being present can curtail any reckless behavior or damage to your property, the HOA or your items.
  • If you have asked the movers to dispose of any furniture or item, make sure that they don’t inadvertently leave it somewhere they are not permitted to leave it.

Be Well

Diane

Email: Diane@ParadiseFoundRealtyFl.com

Website: www.ParadiseFoundRealtyFl.com

Phone:  954-294-5060

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