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Consider the Costs
Do It Yourself or Use a Mover?

Though a do-it-yourself move can cost a lot less than hiring a professional moving company, many homeowners would rather forego unexpected costs and back-breaking work. Before choosing a professional mover, however, they should carefully consider the costs.
laws vary, which means some companies charge by the hour and others based on weight and distance. Furthermore, many movers charge more on the weekends; at the end of the month; or during the summer and probably impose extra fees for boxes, tape, and for toting items up and down stairs.

Homeowners can save hundreds of dollars by selling or giving away items they no longer need and moving smaller belongings themselves. They also should take advantage of free estimates and make sure they sign a written agreement before anything is put on the truck.

Consumer advocates urge homeowners to avoid companies that offer low estimates on the Web, especially since Internet firms have generated the most complaints and federal indictments. After enticing homeowners with low quotes, these unscrupulous companies speed up the process so the homeowners do not realize that most of the documents are either blank or incomplete. Until the inflated fees are paid, the company holds the homeowners' belongings at an undisclosed location.

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