Make Things Easier for Your Moving Company With These Tips

Many people hire moving companies to help them out with their move.  If you're one of these people, here's some advice on how to get along with them to have a less stressful moving day.

What the Movers Want You to Know

Moving into a new house involves, first of all, finding a new house, placing an offer, and waiting until it's accepted. Once you get the green light to move into your new home, you need to start packing up and downsizing. You'll probably hire a moving company to help you with all the heavy lifting. Advanced Title Company has prepared this article to give you some advice about things your movers would like for you to know.

Prepare the Night Before

If you paid for the movers’ full service, which includes packing everything up for you, then you only need to worry about preparing what you will bring along in your car. However, if you chose to pack everything on your own, you have to have it done the day before the movers’ arrival. They work on a tight schedule, and they probably have other houses to be after yours. Having them wait for you to finish packing can affect their work and possibly your wallet.  Make your move easier on everyone and prepare the night before.

Pack Your Valuables

There are some things that movers won’t carry, find out what they are before your move. Heads up, those things probably include medicines, cash, jewelry, important documents such as passports, and various insurance policies. Pack your valuables in a lockable case or a clear plastic bag and bring it along with you. Do you have your title insurance policy ready? By this point, your title insurance process should be way on their way. In case you don’t have your insurance just yet, give Advanced Title Company a call at (970) 255-7677 and request it.

Prepare for Their Arrival

Before the movers arrive, make sure there's space for them to park. They will be carrying a lot of stuff. It would be best if they can park close to your door. Talk to your neighbors and ask them if they mind if the moving truck takes up some of their parking space.

Give Them Room

You should let the movers do their job. That’s why you hired them after all. If you’re constantly hovering, giving suggestions, or yelling instructions, you’ll only be slowing them down. They know how to lift with their knees and how to read if a box is labeled “FRAGILE.” Trust that you hired a group of experts and steer clear.

Entertain Your Children and Pets

Both children and pets can be lovely, but they shouldn’t be around when the movers arrive. It can be dangerous to have them running around amid boxes and furniture. Try to keep them entertained the day of the move. Organize a play date for your kids at a friend’s house or at least keep them away from rooms with high traffic. You should keep your pets in a kennel or ask a friend if they can care for them for the day.

Accept and Respect the Price

Before you hire a moving company, you should look around and compare prices to see what suits you best. When you settle for a company, you can try to negotiate the price if you will, but once you sign any papers your time for negotiating is over. Don’t try to ask the movers to lower the price once they get to your home.  Respect the price you accepted, moving requires planning and preparing even for the movers.

Be Present

Although you don’t need to be around to supervise everything that the movers do, you do need to be around in case they need something. If you have to pop out somewhere for a bit, make sure they know how to contact you. The movers can’t move the truck with your possessions without a signature. You need to make sure that you, or another adult, is present to sign the paperwork and let the movers take your belonging to your new place or storage area.

Think About Tipping

Moving your heavy furniture and other possessions is a tiring job, which is why you should think about tipping the movers when they’re done. Generally, tipping is around 10% to 15% of the move total. You should take into consideration how long the movers worked, how difficult their job was, and how satisfied you are with their service to decide how much you will tip. You can also check out these tipping tips if you’re still unsure how much to give. One more thing, it would be great of you if you provided the movers with drinks and snacks to stay hydrated and energized

Ensure Your Title’s Safety With Title Insurance in TARGET

Make sure that your new title is safe and free from liens and encumbrances by calling Advanced Title Company and getting your title insurance process started. Contact them at (970) 255-7677 right after your offer has been accepted.