搬家很少是没有压力的. During this busy time, don’t gloss over the important step of vetting your moving company. 小心这些危险信号.

最基本的不是写出来的

Be suspicious if your movers don’t provide a written cost estimate or say they will figure out the charges after loading. Think twice if your movers—or a broker who works with movers—gives you an estimate without inspecting your stuff. 你觉得这个估计太低了吗? Is it low compared to other written estimates? 此外, watch out if your movers ask you to sign blank documents or claim you have more possessions than the estimate says.

他们的细节不清楚

Be wary if the company does not have a local address or doesn’t identify themselves when you call them. Do the movers say their insurance will cover your stuff but they don’t ask you to itemize or value your belongings? Are these movers even authorized to be movers? 你可以在 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Registered Mover Database. Consider checking with the Better Business Bureau, too.

They Didn’t Share Required Information

Movers and moving 经纪人 are required to give you a copy of the “你r Rights and Responsibilities When 你 Move” booklet and the “Ready to Move” brochure. 你收到了吗??

Significant Payment Required Up Front

Are the movers asking for a large deposit or cash before the move? Some sort of deposit may be required but it shouldn’t be an enormous sum—or ever required in cash.

Talk to your REALTOR® about how to make your move as smooth as possible. 你r REALTOR® has the knowledge and skills to help you make informed decisions.