Moving Methods

PROS + CONS OF MOVING METHODS VAN LINES The Classic Moving Company PROS CONS the average American will move • Experience • Better equipment • Lower risk of damage Higher $ • Not worth it for medium-sized moves 11.7 • Fast – driven by teams times in his/her lifetime TRUCK RENTALS Haul It Yourself PROS CONS • Save $ • Pay for product, not Driving billboard • Easy to go over budget: gas, pick-up, service Weight plays more of a factor in moving distance (with obvious exception of moving trucks). • Complete control etc. cost than • Load process solo moved the INDEPENDENT CARRIERS Stick It To The Man PROS CONS • Research; higher risk Cheaper Often family owned; good customer service • Clarify specific needs: Interstate? Insured? Part one in six Americans will move this year of agency? MOVING BROKERS Middleman for You and Movers PROS CONS Get you the best deal • Lots of shady brokers The biggest reason for a long-distance is closer to family. Do the research for Stuff could get lost in communication you move to be REFERENCES: U.S. Census Bureau HouseHunt .com HomeFinder.com