Spokane Real Estate Voice: Not all MOVERS are shakers!

Not all MOVERS are shakers!

I have been made aware that it would benefit all homeowners, our clients,  customers, friends and family to be very CAUTIOUS when hiring a MOVING COMPANY.

NOT ALL MOVERS ARE CREATED EQUAL.

There are increasing numbers in reports of MOVING SCAMMERS. They give low bids, have no insurance and have been known to keep peoples posessions as ransom for more payment than initially quoted.

As realtors, I think we can help raise awareness in regard to this matter, so people we service and care about don't become the victim of a shoddy mover.

The moral of the story: The cheapest bid may NOT be the best bet. REFERENCES are always a must when someone is handling all of your eartly goods.

BethAnn Long ~ Spokane Realtor- Coldwell Banker Tomlinson South Inc.

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9 comments • BethAnn Long, Realtor, e-PRO Spokane Wa Real Estate • December 19 2008 03:44PM

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I think the rule with anything is question why the low bid is so low. Low doesnt always equate to good!

Posted by Shane O'Gorman Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Agent & Realtor- Buy or Sell (Eau Claire Realty, Inc.) over 3 years ago

BethAnn - that's good advice ... not just for movers, but for anything.  Watch out for the lowest bid.  It may indeed be OK, but we're always skeptical. 

Posted by Fran and Rowena, La Canada Realtors - (818) 952-0077 (Dilbeck Real Estate) over 3 years ago

ALWAYS CHECK REFERENCES, OR ASK PEOPLE YOU KNOW AND TRUST WHO THEY USED!

Posted by BethAnn Long, Realtor, e-PRO Spokane Wa Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Tomlinson) over 3 years ago

BethAnn, You are absolutely right. Being around the military I hear constantly of the scam movers. Heard you guys are getting lots of snow so be safe!!!

Posted by Paul Henderson, Broker, Realtor® Tacoma,Gig Harbor,DuPont,HartstenePointe (RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.) over 3 years ago

BethAnn, Linda looks like scams abound everywhere. BTW, Congrats on being a featured member a few days ago...

**** Merry Christmas ****

Posted by Michael Thornton - Nashville, TN area Home Inspector - 615.661.0297 (Complete Home Inspections, Inc.) over 3 years ago

It seems many things can be not as they seem... darn it...

Posted by Lewiston ID Real Estate ~Clarkston~Patty Luther Idaho-Washington REAL ESTATE (Rock-n-Roll Realty) over 3 years ago

What a provocative title! Great post and good advice. Happy New Year!

Posted by Janice Roosevelt,Ecobroker, ABR, e-PRO (Susan Manners Team, Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors) over 3 years ago

Thank you Janice, the public needs to be aware of this growing problem!

Posted by BethAnn Long, Realtor, e-PRO Spokane Wa Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Tomlinson) over 3 years ago

Good advice! I'll soon be starting my blog here and the first piece of advice I'd give to get around this growing problem is, "Befriend a mover". I know, right? Ewwwww!! But, you're right- not all moving companies are the same. There are actually ethical problem solvers in my industry that work with a high degree of honesty, integrity and professionalism. And, just like in your industry, there are the not-so-professional agents. When the good guys partner with the good guys, our customers ALWAYS win!

Posted by Ray Moore almost 3 years ago

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