FAQ

An estimate is an educated approximation for the cost of your moving. This quote is based on your inventory, the movers’ tariff and their experience performing the same type of moves – local or long distance. 

This question again depends on the size of your move and the moving services you require. The best way to see how much your moving will cost is to get a free estimate. Real Time Relocation offers free online or over the phone estimates.

The best time to move generally is the summer. Summer is the busiest season for movers though. Most people choose to relocate in the summer because of the favorable weather conditions. According to AMSA, some 32 million Americans relocate in the summer alone. Thus, imagine that the moving companies get extremely busy and if you don’t schedule your move in advance you may find yourself moving on your own. Therefore, consider moving in off peak season. Off peak season is usually the winter and late fall months. Or if you have to move in the summer try to schedule your move for the middle of the month when it’s not that busy and moving rates are lower.

This is one of the most frequently asked moving questions. Often you don’t know when exactly you will move and thus you can’t schedule your move in advance. It is best though if you can start contacting movers at least a month in advance. The earlier the better because then you will have the time to research the moving companies and schedule your move for the desired day.

Your mover must provide the following documents at the time of estimate or prior to the mover:

• Copy of a written binding or non-binding estimate
• Copy of the DOT publication “Your Rights & Responsibilities When You Move”
• Information about the neutral dispute settlement/arbitration program information
• Information on how to contact the mover for any questions you may have

You can easily check if your movers are licensed and insured. This information should be available on the movers’ website, advertising materials and trucks. Whenever you call a mover, you can ask them for their DOT and MC license numbers and then verify them with the Department of Transportation and the local authority. If they are licensed, by law they have to offer limited liability protection.

The moving company should provide all information you need. First the movers should answer all your moving related questions and those of them which are truly professional will go even beyond and provide personalized moving tips. Then, upon booking they must provide you with your final estimation and confirmation of your moving date and time.