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HOW TO FIND THE BEST MOVERS IN THE BAY AREA:

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Moving is always a stressful event, but hiring the right moving company can help ease the burden. However, hiring the wrong moving company can create a lot of hassle from damaged property and possessions. You need to ensure that you are hiring the best  movers Bay Area  has available.  Checkbook.org and Bay Area Consumers rated moving companies to see how customers rated them and also compared their price quotes for various moving jobs.  Quality-wise, according to Checkbook’s surveyed, there were a few firms that achieved a “superior rating” for their “overall performance” by a shocking 90% of customer reviews. Others were given a “favorable” rating of 60% or under.  The Checkbook research team also got price quotes for detailed moving jobs. They noticed a vast difference between various companies. Prices range for packing and moving a 3-bedroom house prom Piedmont to Oakland varied from $2,230 to $4,263. For a 4-member crew, the rate per hour ranged from $165-$

Relocation Services

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Senior Relocation It takes more than a moving company to relocate someone who has a lifetime of memories and belongings. From photos and collectibles to dishes and books, these items hold special value and need to be considered when planning a move. When it’s time for you or a loved one to move, our professional team will manage the entire relocation process from start to finish. Feel At Home In Your New Home Moving can be stressful for anyone. But for older adults who rely on daily routines and habits to navigate through their homes, a move can feel nearly impossible. We understand this, which is why our team of relocation experts strives to match the layout and placement of important items from the old home to the new home. If you're accustomed to seeing three specific photos above your bed, we’ll make sure to replicate this in your new home. It's not enough to move items from one home to another; we make certain the process is done as carefully as possible, with o

29 Real Estate Blogs Every Realtor Should Read in 2018

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Realtors, you know you can’t be good at your jobs if you’re not plugged into the industry. But you also can’t start a real estate business -- or grow the one you have -- if you’re stuck behind a computer spending hours each week reading. It’s important to get the industry news, trends, and marketing advice you need quickly, so you can get back to what real estate is all about -- helping your clients. So, I’ve put together a carefully curated list of the best real estate blogs to follow in 2018. Pick five of your favorites and commit to following them each week. You’ll feel more connected to your industry and have the ability to offer more value to your clients. Happy reading! Real Estate Blogs Every Realtor Should Read in 2018 1. Zillow Porchlight Best for: Homebuyers This consumer-focused blog gives clients a great pulse on what’s hot in housing and rental markets, how to build home equity, and what they should know about new legislation affecting homeowners. Must-read p

How To Keep Your Moving Day *Well* Moving

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If you are moving locally, time on moving day is money, literally. If you are moving long-distance, you still don’t want to drag the move out. Fortunately, there are ways you can help your move move along, but you might have to start before moving day. Pack Some customers pack everything. Some pay the movers to pack everything, and most are somewhere in the middle. If you plan on doing some packing, and you find yourself in a pinch, let the movers know. If necessary, they will add another mover to the move, and they’ll prepare themselves with the proper materials. In some cases, they might add a packing day to the move. Load your car with the items you’ll move yourself There are certain items movers should never move. First, think anything explosive, corrosive, or flammable. Move (or don’t move) paints, cleaning supplies, alcohol, etc. yourself. You should also move your own expensive jewelry, important papers, laptop computers, external hard drives, and prescription medicat

How to be a Good Neighbors as Movers

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Just because you're  moving from your old neighborhood , doesn't mean that your neighbors don't deserve a little moving courtesy. Most of us don't mean to forget how our move impacts the rest of the neighborhood; it's just that we may be unaware of our move's effect. Equally, it's also important, and maybe more so, to ensure that our  new neighbors  see us in the best possible light before you  make that first introduction . Timing is everything If you can  move out of your old home  during the work week; after neighbors have gone to work. Not only will your  moving truck  occupy much-needed parking space, but also you may be blocking the sidewalk with movers,  large pieces of furniture plus lots of activity. Give notification Most of your neighbors will already know about your move, but what about the people who live further down the block? While you might think that your move won't impact their lives at all,

HOW YOU MOVE ME HELPED A RETAIL STORE WITH GLOBAL EXPANSION

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When You Move Me Vancouver General Manager, Prabh Heer, landed a global retailer as a moving client, he expected to provide them with many exceptional moving experiences. What he didn’t expect was to be asked to help them with a national retail expansion. This is Prabh’s story. O2E: Can you tell us about your role with You Move Me? PH: I originally started in May of 2015 as a Business Development Salesperson, worked my way up to Sales Manager, and then was given the opportunity to run the business in December of 2017 as the General Manager. When I was working in business development, I was primarily doing cold calling of businesses asking if they needed moving services, trying to acquire new accounts, and also doing a ton of networking to try and build the brand locally. In addition to this, I was doing on-site estimates. When I became the Sales Manager I was running our Sales division by doing the bulk of the estimates and also having others support me when my schedule was

41 Easy Moving And Packing Tips That Will Make Your Move Dead Simple

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Congrats on your new home! Now you just have to figure out how you’re going to pack and move everything without breaking the bank, your fragile lamp, or your back. Good thing we put together this list of  41 easy moving and packing tips  that will make your move dead simple. How do we know these tips will make your move dead simple? We asked expert movers, packers, and professional organizers to share their best tips. So sit back, grab a snack, and dive in! 1. Get rid of everything. Flickr/Distelfliege Okay, maybe not everything, but the more unused and unnecessary items you eliminate from your home, the less stuff you’ll have to pack up, haul across town, unload, and organize. Certified professional organizer  Ellen Delap  recommends clearing any  clutter  from your home as soon as you know you’ll be moving. Be ruthless with your stuff. That coat you think is cute but haven’t worn in four months? Donate it. The very first coffee maker you ever bought that flavors your