Moving season is coming soon as the summer is when families try to get into their new houses before school starts in September.
But moving scams always make the top 10 lists of complaints in consumer groups. News 12's consumer reporter Janice Lieberman gives us the
Real Deal on how to not become a victim of a disreputable mover.
1. GET QUOTES
Get at least three written estimates, in-person or virtually. Make sure you're showing them everything that's going to be moved, says
BBB of Metropolitan New York President and CEO Claire Rosenzweig.
2. LICENSES AND INSURANCES
3. BBB
4. LOW ESTIMATES
Be wary of a very low estimate
5. BINDING ESTIMATES
Get a binding estimate.
"There are binding estimates. If you get a binding estimate that’s what you are going to pay. If you get a non-binding estimate, you’re leaving the door open," Rosenzweig says.
6. VALUABLES
Take your jewelry and other valuables with you.
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click here to reach out to Janice.