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Defining the “3rd Factor” in Moving Quotes

Home Consumer
June 27, 2008
Reading Time: 2 mins read

By Fayette Wester

RISMEDIA, June 30, 2008-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:

– Artwork
– Trophies
– Plasma televisions
– Pool tables
– Grandfather clocks
– Antiques
– Pianos
– Hot tubs
– Exercise equipment
– Glass table tops

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:

– Packing and/or unpacking
– Carpet cleaning
– Debris removal
– Maid services
– Storage

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.

For more information, visit www.moveadvocate.com.

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As RISMedia’s Managing Editor, Paige Tepping oversees the monthly editorial and layout for Real Estate magazine, working with clients to bring their stories to life. She also contributes to both the writing and editing of the magazine’s content. Paige has been with RISMedia since 2007.

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