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Moving Company's Home Company Good Important Pay Money

Id ESLPod_0633_CN
Episode Id ESLPod 633
Episode Title Moving Out of a Home
Title Moving Out of a Home
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Using the services of a moving company can make a move less "stressful" (causing anxiety and worry), but it's important to hire a good, "reliable" (something one can depend on) moving company. People need to know that their goods will arrive at their new home "on time" (as scheduled; before the deadline) and in good condition.

Fortunately, there are many moving companies to choose among. When "selecting" (choosing) one, first ask to see the company's "license," or official permission to operate as a moving company in a particular city or state. Also, ask for proof of the moving company's "insurance," or a policy that will pay money if the moving company makes a mistake and damages or "misplaces" (loses) one's belongings. A moving company should also have "liability insurance," which would pay money if someone gets hurt while moving one's belongings.

It's also a good idea to ask for a list of the moving company's "recent" (not long ago) customers with "contact information" (addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, etc.). Then you can "check references," calling the company's past customers and asking them about their experience with the moving company, as well as whether they would "recommend" (tell someone else to use or do something) the company's services.

Finally, it is important to call the "Better Business Bureau" and find out whether anyone has "filed" (submitted) "complaints" (written or spoken reports of problems) about their experience with the moving company.

Then, once you have a list of moving companies that seem good and reliable, you can base your selection on price and "availability" (when something can be used).

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