Paving The Way To A
Successful Move
July 2008: News For Moving
800-617-1918
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The Move Advocate is a complimentary moving assistance program available to Real Estate Professionals with clients moving state-to-state. Benefits include:
at no cost
up to $75k
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800-617-1918
One of the most frequently asked questions the Move Advocate receives from real estate professionals is:
“Do the benefits of the Move Advocate apply to me? I’m going to be making a move!”
And the answer is…….YES!
The aggressive discounts, quality service providers, free protection coverage and dedicated move counselor are all benefits that are available to YOU, the real estate professional. Not only that, but the program is also available to your friends and family, through your association with the Move Advocate.
Navigate your way to a smoother move by calling 800-617-1918. The Move Advocate will arrange for multiple estimates from the nation’s most reputable movers, at no cost and with no obligation.
Defining the 3rd Factor in Moving Quotes
The cost of an interstate move is primarily determined by three factors: distance, weight, and extra services rendered.*
Distance and weight are easily understood, but many transferees are uncertain about the 3rd factor, extra services.
Extra services are often required to ensure that valuable or cherished items are moved safely from one location to another. This may include dismantling, reassembling, and/ or crating and uncrating of items.
Items requiring additional attention may include:
Since the van line provider assumes liability for the safe shipment of these items, it is often at their discretion whether these services will be required. Sometimes it is the transferee that requests additional services for items that are especially important to them.
Another extra service which may be required is a shuttle. A shuttle is a smaller truck which is used to transport household goods to or from the home in places where the large truck is unable to navigate, or where damage to property might be possible.
Other additional services may be requested by a transferee including:
The Move Advocate strongly urges transferees to obtain visual surveys of their household goods. An on-site survey will allow the surveyor to note any items that will require special handling and those charges will be reflected in the written estimate. A visit to the home will also give the surveyor an opportunity to anticipate the need for a shuttle. If the transferee believes a shuttle may be required at destination it is a good idea to mention this to the van line.
Don’t forget the 3rd factor when you plan your next move! Call the Move Advocate if you would like to obtain multiple binding quotes or to discuss your moving needs with a trained professional moving coach.
*A fuel surcharge may also be factored into the cost of an interstate move. Click Here to read more about how the cost of fuel affects the cost of your move.
