How to Safely Move Your Belongings

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Poindexter Moving
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• How many times have you wondered how to safely
  move your belongings from point A to point B? In
  this guide, youll learn everything you need to
  know about hiring movers, packing your
  belongings, and the best way to insure yourself
  against damage during the process. By following
  these easy steps, you can rest assured that your
  move will be as smooth as possible!

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What To Do Before the Move

• Before hiring a moving company, you must get an
  estimate in writing. If possible, ask friends and
  family members if they have any recommendations
  online reviews can also be helpful. Some things
  to consider hidden fees, insurance for damage,
  and theft. Be sure to read over your final
  contract before signing anything you should know
  exactly what is included in your quoted price and
  be given a clear explanation of what is not
  included (e.g., fuel surcharges). Also, take
  photos of everything before you move
  itespecially high-value items like artwork or
  computers. You should keep these in a safe place
  because many moving companies dont cover these
  kinds of valuables unless they are explicitly
  listed in your written agreement. Make sure to
  include them on your inventory list.
• Another pro tip stay calm! Moving day is going
  to go much more smoothly when everyone involved
  has a level head about how much work needs to be
  done. Dont underestimate yourself by saying its
  just my stuff every item that goes into boxes
  and gets moved onto a truck will require some
  amount of physical labor on your part, as well as
  some degree of emotional attachment. And finally,
  pack light!

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What To Do During the Move
Here are a few things you can do during your move
to make sure that everything arrives safely.

• 1- Using a moving company If youre considering
  hiring a moving company, dont just call anyone.
  You want to hire someone who has been around for
  a while, especially if youre going cross-country
  or internationallylesser companies may not have
  experience in moving valuable goods across state
  lines or country borders. Since you likely dont
  want your stuff sitting in storage while they
  figure out whether they want to pay movers, be
  sure that any reputable company has their trucks
  and employees before hiring them.
• 2- Dont use lockboxes Lockboxes should only be
  used if you think it makes sense for your move
  otherwise, leaving a key hidden somewhere might
  be considered an accident waiting to happen by
  prospective buyers or tenants. Leave a door
  unlocked instead itll allow buyers/tenants
  access to see whats inside without costing you
  thousands of dollars on top of moving costs when
  something goes missing.

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• 3- Make plans with friends/family beforehand
  Moving is stressful enough without having to deal
  with locksmiths on top of everything else that
  comes with moving. Make sure youve arranged for
  someone to be able to get into your old place if
  necessary or make sure you can get into your new
  one before starting packing. If things go awry
  and you end up being locked out, a trusted friend
  or family member should know where you stashed an
  extra key (or other means of access).
• 4- Dont forget about moving day It might sound
  like common sense, but many moving accidents
  occur due simply to inattention and forgetting
  whats going on. If you have any major moving
  plans for a specific datemoving into a new place
  or starting a cross-country movedont leave it
  up to chance. Keep your calendar free of
  appointments and plan around moving days instead.
• 5- Be patient The best way to ensure that your
  possessions arrive at their destination safely is
  by staying calm, cool, and collected during your
  move. If you feel yourself becoming stressed out
  at any point along the way (and especially while
  moving), take some time off from packing or
  unpacking and do something else instead after
  all, saving money through DIY is just as much
  about managing your time as it is managing your
  budget.

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What To Do After the Move

• When youre moving across town or an ocean, there
  are a lot of unknownswhere exactly will your
  stuff go? What should you do with it all once it
  arrives? How soon can you start living in your
  new place? Thats why smart people work with a
  moving company. When looking for professional
  movers in Phoenix, AZ, they want to know that
  their possessions are going to be taken care of,
  and so they ask questions like What should I do
  with my stuff while my apartment is being painted
  and remodeled? Will my valuables be covered if
  something goes wrong during transit? Is there
  anything I can put in storage until I figure out
  whats next for me? Smart homeowners learn from
  companies like Poindexter Moving Company.

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Contact Us

• Address 1155 W. 23rd St. Suite 10A Tempe, AZ
  85282
• Email info_at_poindextermoving.com
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