Moving Overseas: Get Help From International Movers

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Business )



Moving home can be a very stressful experience. You have to go through packing belongings and leaving them in the care of complete strangers to transport to your new destination. Moving overseas multiplies that stress many times over.

To save yourself much trouble when moving overseas, you should look for an international moving company with a good track record of experience and reliability.

One good criterion for picking international moving services is to identify those that are accredited members of an international movers association. This accreditation assures you that they follow certain standards and that you will have recourse to action in case some problems come up. You should verify any membership claims. Scams do happen in the worldwide moving industry.

When you have identified potential movers to help you in moving overseas, you must prepare to negotiate hard. There is a wide variation in costs, services, and pricing methods. Some companies charge hourly rates, others by a volume estimate based on how many rooms you have; some look at the types of furniture and goods, and others estimate the total weight of your cargo.

You should note the number of rooms in your house. Make an estimate of number of boxes you'll pack by going through every room and listing big items, then calculating the boxes you'll need for the smaller stuff. Some companies may be willing to send an estimator to help draw up the estimate.

Get at least three quotes before deciding which international moving company to hire. Price is not your only consideration; you must look at the services offered for the cost. A higher quote may provide more services, and the added cost may be worth it.

Remember to ask about insurance cover. Moving overseas is fraught with risks hence adequate insurance coverage is essential.


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