Use Caution During Moving Month

May is National Moving Month.  But, before you move your child, your grandchild, or even yourself, the Better Business Bureau is warning of scams associated with moving.  Kirstin Davis with the local BBB said to operate as a moving company in Washington, a business must have a valid Utilities and Transportation Commission permit, otherwise the violate state law.  So, she says before you hire, don’t add to your stress, make sure you select a reputable company.  Davis said it’s important you don’t just go with the cheapest bid out there, select a company that will work to ensure your personal items aren’t damaged.

“It is a cost, so you want to make sure that the money that you’re investing to do that is with a company that is appropriately licensed and insured.”

Davis added, since moving involves your current and your future home, people often feel they need to be extremely accommodating and bend over backwards for other.  But, she quickly point out, you as the consumer must remember, this is a business transaction, so go over word of mouth, online reviews, paperwork, proposals and costs, with a fined tooth comb.

“Because remember, you’re inviting people into your home to evaluate your possessions, and that’s putting you in a real vulnerable situation so you want to make sure you’re working with reputable people.”

Davis says it’s also important to request an In-Home Written Estimate.

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