Looking into moving companies

debodun

debodun

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Just in case the house I'm buying passes inspection. I was a little disappointed to find only three locally and one only does pianos, whis is ONE thing I DON'T have!
 

How many miles are you to your new home? As suggested, move anything valuable yourself. Just a few at a time.

If your furniture is old or worn, replace it. I said if we ever move again, I’m selling/donating almost all the furniture and just taking the things that I love. It would keep the cost of moving down.
 
Jules said:
How many miles are you to your new home? As suggested, move anything valuable yourself. Just a few at a time.

If your furniture is old or worn, replace it. I said if we ever move again, I’m selling/donating almost all the furniture and just taking the things that I love. It would keep the cost of moving down.
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I agree. When I moved, I downsized a lot. Granted I moved from a house to an apartment. But I did fill a couple dumpsters with stuff. Sold a few things like my chest freezer. Some stuff I put out by the road, and it disappeared on its own.
I know I needed new furniture. So, when I bought it, had the store hold it, and then had it delivered to the new place. Less to move.
 
i know you're not from the south...but you saying something about the company only moves pianos reminds me of Jerry Clower telling the joke about the Marcell Ledbetter moving company....look that one up deb if you need a laugh....good luck on quotes
 
Another vote for moving the things that are important to you in your own vehicle over a few days.

Also, make sure you understand the moving agreement and the pricing. In this area, the movers will not insure any items that are packed by the homeowner, and if you hire the movers to pack it raises the price significantly. It becomes a sort of catch 22.

I would move as little as possible and use the savings to invest in a few new items. It just doesn't make sense to move old clothing, televisions, mattresses, etc...
 
House inspection this coming Wednesday. Then, if it passes, closing is on July 23rd. After that, I don't know when the owner will be vacated. Kinda rude to be moving in before she's out. I suppose I will be told at the appropriate time.
 
Then I can only blame myself if anything gets broken with the small stuff. Are movers insured?

I put an ad on Marketplace for a moving sale and only had one response - a woman whose said her son does moving. I asked if he was bonded and insured. No answer back yet and that was almost a week ago. Sonuds fishy to me. He loads up his truck and you never see him again? That's one way to get rid of things. :LOL:
 
You might also consider renting a storage shed....if there are any in your area....for a few weeks/months, and packing up things you won't need for some time, and storing them there. That way, you can save a fair amount of time, and money, by reducing the amount of things the movers need to handle.
 
debodun said:
House inspection this coming Wednesday. Then, if it passes, closing is on July 23rd. After that, I don't know when the owner will be vacated. Kinda rude to be moving in before she's out. I suppose I will be told at the appropriate time.
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You will own the house on July 23rd. They have to be out by then, probably by midnight on July 22nd. It’s your house. You’ll have to arrange that all utilities be put in your name for the 23rd.

Your realtor should have a check list of all the things you need to do.
 
Don M. said:
You might also consider renting a storage shed....if there are any in your area....for a few weeks/months, and packing up things you won't need for some time, and storing them there. That way, you can save a fair amount of time, and money, by reducing the amount of things the movers need to handle.
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I appreciate your suggestion, but that means moving the things twice and paying for storage.
 
As far as nationwide movers, I've used Three Men and a Truck and would recommend them too. I'm not sure where they come down on the piano moving aspect haha ... but they were easy to deal with and fairly cheap. Would use them again.
 
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