Move some of your own items yourself. With local moves, many homeowners easily and safely move hanging clothes, lamps, artwork, pictures, and family heirlooms in their own cars. This cuts down on packing and moving expense and reassures homeowners who doubt the safety of such items in a moving truck.
Move in the middle of the month. The moving industry is usually busiest at the beginning and end of the month; most closings and lease expirations occur at these times. If you can move in the middle of the month, you may get both a better price and better service.
How is the claims process handled? Few homeowners want to think about the claims process on the front end of a move. However, you should clearly understand the claims process up front. For example, what happens if you open a box two weeks following a move and find something broken?
