Moving is a stressful exercise, no doubt about that. But what makes it unbearable is poor planning and bad luck. My experience has been that the gods of luck look for the worst day of your life and make it an absolute hell, so I tend to be mindful of luck and be as prepared as possible. I will let you know a couple of things I have learned over the years moving around Las Vegas, which might help you decide the best metaphorical route to a happy, positive move.
You don’t plan to fail. You fail to plan.
Since the mover will take care of the heavy lifting, all you need to do is make the calls. You should know what time your rental agreement kicks in, what documents do you need for the new place, whether you have to take care of insurance or pre-pay utility bills. Everything that has to be done should be thought of before it had to be done so that the entire process goes as smoothly as possible.
Let me tell you that a storage unit is an expense that you should not have to worry about if the move is planned well. Half the time, a storage unit is rented because there is an unexpected delay in the new home. Therefore, if you want to save money on your move, it is essential to make sure that the new home is ready for you before you pack your things. Furthermore, moving companies tend to give you a slightly flexible schedule, so be sure to plan your move for some delays on all ends.
Insurance is your best moving companion.
Insurance is offered by reliable movers, who are registered with the proper authorities and have faith in their services. You should always look out for moving companies that a not registered. Though regulations in the US are held in high regard and enforce companies to follow the rules, it is better to be careful than sorry. Insurance will help protect you and your belongings from unfortunate circumstances. Though it is unlikely that a competent moving company will damage your belongings, you will be safe on the off chance that it happens.
Where are the Good Moving Companies?
Good moving companies are hard to find. Fortunately, we are living in the information age, and, thanks to third-party reviewing websites, we have insight into all the moving companies on the planet available at the tip of our fingers. All you need to do is go to Google or Yelp and search for moving companies in your area. Sort them using ratings from best to worst, and you will objectively find the best moving companies for you in your area in an instant. A word of caution:
Try to find businesses with a couple of hundred reviews because it is relatively easy to maintain a good rating when the number of your reviews is low. Therefore if you manage to find a company with more than 500 reviews and has a rating of 4 out of 5 or higher, you do not need to look any further.
If you are planning to move from Pheonix to Las Vegas, I will suggest looking into Move4less. Move4less is one of the most affordable movers in the country. It has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 and has over a thousand reviews, which is a tough feat to accomplish. I will recommend that you conduct your own research to find the most suitable moving company for you. Happy moving!
