The process of relocating to another residence can expensive and stressful as well for many people. Many people have also fallen prey to scams, where they ended up paying a lot more than the initial estimates. So how do know if a mover is reputable? How do you find a company that will make the moving experience as pleasant as possible? Check out the tips below:

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Obtain recommendations

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Obtaining recommendation from family, friends or experts is often one of the first steps to choosing a local company. Experts in this case are real estate agents and property managers, and it's quite likely they know a few moving companies in Los Angeles. Recommendations should however not be taken as they are; a little background research is necessary.

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Do background checks

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Once you have a few recommendations it is time now to conduct background checks on their legitimacy and reputations.

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There are quite a few rogue moving companies operating illegitimately across America. These companies often scam their victims by providing low estimates at first, and then holding on to the property until more money is coughed up. So how do you know if a company is legitimate? First, check their website and business directory for a physical address. Scammers typically list a residential address or a P.O. Box, and sometimes they don't list any address at all. Secondly, be wary of companies that ask for a deposit. You are not supposed to pay until the moving process is complete.

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On reputation, check the review sites to see what other customers have to say about a prospective company. If they're so many complaints, it means that the company is not so dependable. The best movers in LA have very few customer complaints, if any. You may also want to contact the BBB to find out if there are any problems with the company you should know, such as not having the proper licenses.

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Obtain written estimates

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This is the one aspect that many victims of scams unknowingly neglect. A reputable Westwood movers should come to your home for a visual survey before providing a written estimate. This is actually a federal law regulation that protects you from being overcharged later. According to the lay, movers may not charge more that 10% of the initial estimate. Without this document, however, it is very easy for a company to make outrageous demands once they've loaded your property on their track.