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Do you work for the mover or are you a broker? Broker’s play an important role in helping customers match up with moving companies. Keep in mind, however, that a broker cannot give you a binding estimate and a broker is not responsible for loss or damage. Do you give binding quotes? Over the phone, a mover or broker may give you a quote that is generally not binding. A mover may give a binding, or “not to exceed” quote upon reviewing your items in person. Brokers don’t typically give binding quotes. Does the quote include extra charges? For example – flight charges, long carry charges, appliance charges, parking charges, storage charges, fuel charges, awkward objects, etc. If you have a piano, you should let them know right up front. Ask them if they have equipment to help with heavy and awkward items. Will my items be transferred? Long distance moves can sometimes require your items be transferred to another truck. This extra handling increases the chances for damage ...

Typically with long distance moving people do not want to have to make the long drive themselves if they don’t have too.  Often people have to make the drive themselves because they need to get their car or vehicles to their new home.  Driving the vehicle(s) to your new home is no longer your only option.  Now you can have your  Seattle long distance movers  transport your vehicle(s) for you saving your time, gas, and mileage on the vehicle.  Our Specialized moving crews have state of the art equipment and are trained in the latest handling and moving techniques to ensure a fast and safe move.  Whether you need to move a car, truck, classic car, or race car we can do it all. Most moving companies can accommodate vehicle shipping for most long distance and international moves so be sure to ask about it.  As highly experienced movers we will work with you every step of the move to ensure every little detail is taken care of and that w...

If you’re moving overseas, it’s important to make your new house feel like a home. However, finding the right property as a foreigner isn’t easy. The debate over  renting or buying  is even more intense in an area where you’re unfamiliar with your surroundings. Here are four tips when buying or renting a home in a foreign country: 1. Understand the local statutes If you’re thinking about buying a home, make sure you understand any rules regarding purchases by noncitizens. In some cases, there are tax advantages to owning foreign property. Some countries restrict foreign ownership entirely. Other countries may charge foreigners higher prices or demand that buyers pay cash. There can also be resale restrictions—controls to prevent foreign sellers from taking the proceeds out of the country at the end of an international assignment. Country-specific information is available from the  International Conso...

My mother was the most wonderful lady: gracious, giving and loving. But she was a child of the Great Depression, so she never threw anything away. “I might need them someday,” she would explain when I suggested that a 30-year accumulation of rubber bands might be excessive.   My reaction to this was to  throw  away  everything  —  whether I needed it or not (much to my husband’s chagrin). The upside of this admittedly knee-jerk response was that when it came time for us to downsize, the editing part was fairly easy. But it is most assuredly not easy for most people. Whether you are moving from 6,000 square feet to 2,500, or from 2,500 to 900, the requisite divesting can stop one’s desire to downsize in its tracks. So let’s talk about some ways to give direction to that necessary purge and make it more comfortable. Cozy Little House Mementos and collections.  People who want to downsize often start with a room that looks something li...

Eliminate Uncertainty with a Moving Plan Moving doesn't have to be a hassle! One of United’s goals as your moving services provider is to make the moving process as stress-free as possible, and in that spirit we are pleased to offer you this handy moving planner. Use this moving planner to keep track of your move in the months leading up to the big day. Utilities, professional services, packing—it’s all covered here. 8 Weeks Out: Schedule an In-Home Estimate Call your local United agent. Set a date for the agent to visually survey your home and prepare an estimate. If your company is paying for your move, refer to their moving policy to determine the services the mover will be authorized to perform. Do you want to do any of the packing—or will you have it done by our pack crews? Your agent will be fully prepared to discuss packing services with you. Show the agent everything that is going to be moved. Any items you fail to disclose or that are added later to the shipme...

If there’s one person who’s  really  enjoying his personal fortune, it’s Jeff Vinik. And if there’s another person who’s having just as much fun, it’s the unidentified buyer who just bought Vinik’s  home  in  Weston, MA . Vinik, the owner of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning, put his 19,306-square-foot manse up for sale in  October 2013  for $17 million. About a year and a half later, Vinik has found a buyer at a reduced price of $10.3 million.  Kathryn Richlen  and  Paige Yates  of  Coldwell Banker  represented Vinik in the home’s sale. We covered Vinik’s mansion when it first hit the market, and we noted the playful nature of the house. You can’t help but notice: The staircase that looks as if it belongs in an amusement park A living room decked out in a joker color palette, with clear, decorative pillars in the entryway The Scrabble wall tile in one of the bathrooms A video game room d...

In every self move there are a few issues to be tackled along with and one of them is loading your moving vehicle – whether that is a truck, van or trailer, there are some rules that apply to all of them. Knowing how to perform this task is a great way to minimize the risk for your inventory to be damaged while on route. Besides this valuable information, you will also learn a few valuable tips on optimizing your loading and making it more efficient. So, here’s the valuable advice on the matter that you’ve been looking for. How to Properly Load a Moving Truck, Van Or Trailer Loading is an easier task when it comes to small loads but not so much if you are moving a large house or apartment. Either way though, the advice here bellow will be surely helpful. The packing process. Loading a moving trailer or other moving vehicle starts with having a well packed inventory. Everything in your bags, boxes and furniture should be stable. If you have drawers, cupboards, etc. with content i...