You’re moving and we all know how stressful that can be on you and your family. From packing all of your things to moving them, it’s a lot of work. It’s certainly not fun, but in the end it means a fresh start. To help alleviate some of the stress you’ve decided to hire a moving company which will save you a lot of time and back aches. However trying to find, qualify and hire a moving company, well, you may just sprout a few more grey hairs. There are some key things that you can do and to look for when trying to find Atlanta movers. The first step to help you avoid scams and find a trustworthy mover is to compile a list of moving companies near you and here are the most effective ways to do this:

  • The best way to find good reliable movers in Atlanta is to ask friends and family for recommendations of companies they have used in the past. We all know that our friends and family are usually not shy of an opinion so if they’ve had a good, bad or even terrible experience with a company they will tell you.
  • The second best way is to call your local real estate agents. Most real estate agents have long ongoing relationships with local Atlanta movers. They can give you a list of their top moving companies within your area that they deal with on a regular basis for their clients. You may end finding yourself a good local real estate agent as well!
  • The last way is to search online or in your local phone book. Today the internet is more powerful than ever. With a few keystrokes you can find all your local Atlanta moving companies within a specific distance. Choose your favorite search engine Google, Yahoo, or Bing and start searching. Compile a list of all the Atlanta movers that are closest to you and check any reviews that may be available.

You should have a minimum of 4 to 6 moving companies either recommended by others or ones you found on the internet or phone book. This will give you a good starting point to get you to the next step of qualifying a mover. This is where we will show you what to look for in a moving company, how to find out if they have hidden fees or scams, and if they are truly the trustworthy moving company for you!