How to make sure the movers are genuine?

Want to move your household stuff to another street, state, or country? Searching for the best and the most trusted company to pack and move your valuable stuff?

Well, we all know home shifting is tough more than a person can even think of but it can be simplified if you have the right moving partner- Agarwal Packers by your side.

Home relocation is like a roller coaster ride that takes you up when you get a lifetime opportunity to start a better life at a new place and brings you suddenly down when you are unable to execute it correctly. Moreover, it brings so many hurdles such as making sure that all the arrangements are suitably made, you have sorted the goods appropriately, and you are done with the paperwork and other formalities. The list of the tasks that you need to do is quite long but it can be made simple if you plan and hire a good moving company cautiously.

We all are well aware of the services that a moving vendor provides to its customers by packing and transporting their stuff intact to all the corners, followed by their modernized techniques and equipment. But besides this, there is an essential thing that you must know, however you may have read in the newspapers or seen in the news too still I am going to tell you here- The moving scams. 

Moving scams are the fraudulent activities that are often done by several groups of people who come together for the purpose of inducing and scamming innocent customers along with their stuff by their fraud schemes and activities. 

You should figure out whether the company is genuine or not before actually hiring it.

Common moving scams include:

• Verbal or rough moving quotations and estimates

• Overpricing for moving services

• Making false promises about the risk coverage

• Providing insurance without proper documents

• Not conducting a physical pre-move survey

• Offering services at an extremely low price

• Not delivering the goods on time

• Renting vehicles from different companies to transport articles 

How to opt for a moving company by avoiding the scams mentioned above?

You need to be extra careful as it is the matter of your valuable belongings which are irreplaceable.

Points to follow for making the right decision for your upcoming move:

·         Consider the references- Before actually searching for a company via any other mode, it is better to start the process with your near and dear ones. You can seek references from your friends, relatives or from any other person who has some kind of moving experience in past. An experienced person is well aware of the moving process along with the tactics that a fake moving company can play to dupe the customers. Thus ask if you know any such person otherwise go for the other search options.

·         Kick start an online search- If you haven't got any relevant references then it is time to utilize your time and efforts by searching for a moving company via the internet. There are so many web portals available that can serve you with the best relocation companies located near you.

Search and make a list of the companies, read about them properly, and shortlist at least 3 options that you find reliable. The reason behind taking options is the advantage that you can take in the condition when you couldn't find the genuine moving partner in the first option and you will certainly have two other options of movers and packers available.

·         Enquire thoroughly- Examine every minute detail about the shortlisted companies by going through their websites, reading reviews and comments too. Also, it is beneficial to keep a check on social media handles as it is the most effective area to gather information about any person or company.

Invest ample time in studying about their company policies, the number of shipments they have performed yet or you can even try to get in touch with their former customers to know his experience. Here the word of mouth will make your decision more dependable.

·         Check certifications and documents- Appropriate licensing is the key to a trusted organization thus your step should be the papers. Try to get the information about their authenticity by checking their certifications and documents. Remember a genuine company will never deny showing you its documents whereas a fraudster will definitely avoid showing them to you.

·         Price estimation policies- A reputable company examines the goods of their customers by surveying by visiting their customer's place and after watching every article closely, they provide a price estimated quotation based on the same. Thus make sure you for it.

·         Rates offered- Usually, the prices are affordable i.e. neither too high nor too low, depending upon the size and other factors of your move. However, a rogue mover will never offer you high price quote instead they will share an extremely low-priced quote in the beginning, and later when customers agree to move via them, they certainly increase the prices before actually delivering the goods. In such cases, the customer gets bound to pay more for the sake of his precious goods.

·         Confirm transit insurance- Transit insurance plays a crucial role in a move as it protects your goods under the unforeseen circumstances that may occur during transportation of your stuff from one place to another. Their service is offered by simply charging a percentage on the value of the goods to be moved followed by a proper set of documents and if something gets damaged, the customer has the right to retain damages by filing a claim against the same. Thus, check whether the companies you have chosen offers the same. If not then you must go for some other options.

·         Written record- A genuine company provides everything in written whether it is a small receipt or a contract they will never compromise with the paperwork and written records. Make sure that the company you are searching for offers the same.

·         Physical verification- Don't forget to check the physical presence of a company by visiting their offices. Go there and check the working standards and talk to their managers and other executives. This will eventually tell you a lot about a moving company.

·         Compare rates, services, and finalize- Ask for the price quotations from all the three companies and inspect services offered by each of them according to your moving needs. After you are completely satisfied finalize a single company which you think will be perfect for your upcoming move.

Inform Agarwal packers and movers about your desired moving date and get ready for an unforgettable relocating experience with them.

Happy Moving!