Archive for the ‘Moving Companies’ Category

Recently, I got a transfer from my place of work, and this being my first transfer I began getting these jitters as to how I could ever manage to get my bag and baggage all shifted to my new work place. The tension was not only about shifting to an entirely new environment but about the new office and how to deal with all the new people out there. My colleague came to my rescue suggesting a moving company. There are many moving service companies out there who lend their expertise in packing up all the things with utmost care and help relocate you. These moving services take care of all the smallest details as to packing the fragile glassware to the heavy wood furniture’s with utmost care.

Having zeroed down on a moving company strongly recommended by my colleague for their sincerity in serving their clientele, I entrusted my entire house to this moving company and went back to finishing up all the pending work at my office with a tension free mind. Though the moving company did charge me handsomely, they not only helped me pack up my things but helped me to unpack my baggage and settle down in the new environment. Today it’s been a couple of months that I have joined the new office but it doesn’t look so, thanks to the moving company which came to my rescue and helped me relocate myself. It’s not just the money that counts …but the job satisfaction that a moving company gives is of importance and I was lucky to get complete job satisfaction from the moving company that I had hired.

You can find a relocation company that fits your budget and your moving needs by using online comparison services that focus on moving companies.

Aside from providing you with quotes from various moving companies, they provide helpful information on moving insurance, packing tips, packing services and calculation of weights and volumes.

To help you find the top online comparison services, you can visit web site traffic tracker Alexa and find the most used comparison sites for moving services. The higher the web site traffic, the more likely that the relocation company is used by customers and the more likely they are well recommended.

Among the comparison sites for moving companies with high traffic are 123movers.com, upack.com and moving.com. With the tools offered by these sites, you can plan your relocation so you can prepare for your moving, carry out your relocation and arrive with your family at your destination with no trouble.

Most often, relocation or moving companies which are chosen by other reputable companies operating in other types of businesses as partners are reputable. For instance, insurance companies, real estate brokers and packing companies most often choose well-recommended relocation companies as their partners. You can also check the site of the American Moving and Storage Association.

Additionally, a good relocation company is also often quoted in news articles about developments in an area. Oftentimes, journalists and researchers ask moving companies for moving data, such as the frequency of their travels to certain states or neighborhoods. These types of information are good economic indicators for states or areas.

For instance, in a certain area in Florida, the rate of economic decline was shown in the sharp drop of relocation companies bringing families or retirees into homes in the area.

To maximize your use of online comparison sites, visit first the top comparison sites for moving companies and take a quick look at the services and navigating tools they offer, compare and then choose. Some have features that allow you to get quotes quickly; others have ready reviews of moving companies from past customers.

Most of these sites assure you that the moving companies they rate are movers that meet insurance and license requirements and that all personal information you provide are secure and safe and will not be used for purposes other than to provide you with the service you are looking for in a relocation company.

Relocation companies have become good sources of migration data in the country. Over the years, the largest moving companies have been releasing reports on their relocation activities and the top relocation destinations for moving families. Looking at their reports would give ideas on the most popular destinations for families planning to move.

According to the 2009 relocation report published by Mayflower Transit, which has been moving families for over 80 years, the top 5 states which experienced huge increases in inbound moves in the first 8 months of this year were West Virginia, Rhode Island, North Dakota, Kansas and Montana.

The highest increases in inbound moves occurred in West Virginia, where inbound moves rose by nearly 11 percent, and Rhode Island, where inbound moves increases by nearly 9 percent. The highest percentages of inbound moves compared to total moves occurred in West Virginia, which had more than 65 percent, and Montana, which had nearly 63 percent.

In contrast, the top 5 states with the highest increases in outbound moves were Minnesota, Washington, Utah, Mississippi and Nevada.

The highest increases in outbound moves occurred in Minnesota and in Washington while the highest percentages of outbound moves occurred in Mississippi and in Minnesota.

Relocation companies also asked their customers the major reasons for their moves. The Mayflower Transit study found that 37 percent moved because of new jobs, nearly 27 percent were retirement-related moves and more than 20 percent were for health and personal reasons.

Mayflower also found that around 44 percent have moved only once over the past 5 years while nearly 20 percent have relocated twice and more than 27 percent have moved 3 or more times.

Meanwhile, in the 41st relocation report released by Allied Van Lines this year, the top destinations for moving families in 2008 were Texas, North Carolina, Virginia, Colorado and Oregon.

According to Allied analysts, more people chose Texas because of its low tax rates, employment opportunities and affordable housing. Texas has been topping the relocation report since 2005, with San Antonio and Hill Country as the top destination areas in the state.

Conversely, the top three states with more outbound moves than inbound moves in 2008 were Michigan, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In Michigan, the unemployment rate soared after auto companies suffered huge losses and closed many of their plants.

With these relocation figures from the country’s largest relocation companies, state policy makers can analyze why residents are moving out and make needed reforms.

With the many moving companies in the industry, it is not a secret that some of them have been engaged in unethical practices. Consumers, of course, suffer most for such deeds with some considering their experience traumatic and really stressful. In light of this, the moving industry has rallied to rid itself of movers who […]

Comparing several companies for moving is actually the only way you can be assured of a stress-free move. Although you might need to spend some time doing your research and interviewing these movers, you will be able to make an informed decision. There are several advantages to shopping and comparing. They include: Enjoying the lowest […]

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