Moving Tips Learn How to Organise an Interstate Move | Page 20

When relocating and hiring a moving company to take you across the country to another state, there are five things you shouldn't do. Some of them might seem obvious, but something as simple as having a pen and paper ready to check off items as they're unloaded from the truck will save you a lot of time and aggravation later on. Don't Hire a Company That Only Takes Cash Ask upfront about how you can pay the moving fees. While it might not seem like too much of a problem to hand over some large bills, companies that only take cash might also take your stuff and not ever return it. Moving long distances means your things will be out of sight for a while, so you need to be sure that the company is legit. Don't Pay Until Everything Has Been Unloaded If there are any boxes or items missing, don't sign the paperwork. The move must be completed before you sign. Once you sign that you've received