Get referrals from local real estate agents and friends who have moved recently. Only consider movers that are licensed, bonded and insured. Investigate your potential movers through the US Department of Transportation, the Better Business Bureau and MovingScam.com. Evaluate a minimum of 3 movers based on in-home estimates of goods to be moved. Price isn't the only factor- extremely low bids indicate a desperate mover. Ask for written "Binding Not-To-Exceed" estimates. Avoid "rogue movers"- if you feel uncomfortable, trust your instincts! The Details If you decide to hire professional movers, you're faced with a big decision- how do you find reputable movers or moving companies? The good news is that a small amount of time spent on researching potential movers can help insure a stress-free move. This article outlines those research steps. Getting Started: Referrals Getting referrals is clearly the best way to start your review of potential moving companies. ...