Thursday, June 5, 2014

What Is A Moving Consultant?

Ever wish you could just wave a magic wand and your move would be planned and executed without
a hitch? Well you can, minus the sparkles and giant pumpkin. Hire a moving consultant and you
won’t have to stress about choosing a reputable mover, finding and packing boxes, or scheduling the

big day. Let someone else handle it all. A moving consultant is much like a wedding planner — they
visit with you about important details like when and where you’re moving, what your budget is, and what you are (and are not) willing to do yourself. Depending on how involved you want to be they

may check in with you frequently as they plan your move, or you may only hear from them when big decisions need to be made. Either way, they do the dirty work. So how much does it cost? The moving consultant profession is not a well-defined one and can vary greatly, but generally speaking

moving consultants do not charge their clients (the people moving), but instead build relationships with reputable service providers and receive a pre-determined fee or commission from them for sending your business their way. This system works because moving consultants are motivated to use

only responsible, high-quality vendors so their clients get good service, the vendors enjoy high-volume business referrals, and clients often get special discounted rates negotiated by the moving consultant. While the services of a moving consultant may be “free” they aren’t for those looking to

move on the cheap. Moving consultants are used to hire, schedule, and troubleshoot professional services, not call up your friends and pull together a moving day pizza party. Moving consultants can be a great time and stress-saver, but only for those looking to hire out their entire move.

Monday, June 2, 2014

A Schedule for Keeping Self Packing Stress Free:

Are you moving soon? If so, we know this can be a stressful and expensive endeavor. Some homeowners try to save money by packing themselves, if you have the time, this is a great way to reduce your overall moving costs. However, it is important to remember to stay organized, start early, and be patient with yourself.
Once you have a closing date on your home, it is important to start getting organized to move. If you are going to pack yourself, but are hiring a moving company to move your belongings, start contacting moving companies in your area immediately for a quote. Be sure to look for online reviews and other service awards like Angie’s List.
Need help packing? Get a free moving labor quote from Elite Moving LaborTM!
Your home closing or lease signing date should probably not also be your moving date. Home closings are especially prone to delays and you don’t want your movers to show up while you're waiting on a missing-in-action lawyer, lost house keys or paperwork delays. You will only end up paying for extra time.
As a result, you may need to plan on short term storage of your belongings for 24 hours or longer. Be sure that the storage facility is clean, secure, and climate controlled. The storage facility should also be pest and smoke-free.