FAQs

I would say about two to three hours for a consulting client this includes gathering all their information (place of origin, place of destination, general inventory list). Then getting an idea of their budget and three or so estimates for them to choose from.

Any local move nation wide is defined as 50 miles from destination to origin. I would consider a move from Rock Hill to Charlotte local by miles but you need to make sure the moving company is licensed to cross state lines.

Long distance moves are more than 50 miles from origin to destination so Charlotte to Winston Salem or Charlotte to Greensboro would technically count as one but more than often a long distance move does cross state lines.

I will do my own background on all partners I hire and make sure they are registered with the state and have proper insurance. I will ask them for their COI (certificate of insurance) and make sure they have the proper licenses.

I would say two three quotes on each individual partner, whether it’s packers or auto transport but three quotes minimum on the mover or company who will be transporting their household goods. I will for sure recommend the best partner for each of the services but the customer will have the final say.

The specific partner will need to have a certain amount of insurance and be licensed to operate based on their local laws and I’ll ask for proof of that but may do my own “partner form” in the future to make sure they meet my qualifications.

PODS are a variant of the moving company or transportation partner, temporary storage is a storage facility that allows the client personal access to their items such as Public Storage and any other self storage facility.

These items include items such as high end art, mirrors, clocks, pool table slates and chandeliers. Crate items are usually high value pieces that should not be in moving boxes alone and need more sturdy protection during transit.

Most “crated” material is custom made wooden enclosures but yes in terms of protection the method of crated materials will be approved by the customer. Crates are made by hand on site and not built by a manufacturer.

Auto transport providers will have specific insurance for what they are transporting. Depending on the car they will be transporting the carriers insurance will vary but to give an example the carrier moving ferraris will have a much higher insurance coverage than one move suburbans or a honda civic. There are many types of auto carriers including open air and enclosed trailers. The car is picked up at the residence and dropped off at their new residence.

The clients will give me a description of the item including images and the approximate value based off the amount they purchased it for. I will reach out to the consignor and get their opinion on the piece. Also as an example you don’t consign certain things such as IKEA furniture and other furniture made of poor material but can sell them online in certain markets such as facebook marketplace etc.

• The only cons are paying me by the hour to be there instead of just paying me by the hour for the amount of time I spend organizing the services like paying your lawyer by the hour for what they spend on your case.
• There are an endless list of pros and not limited to but including: making sure proper services show up on time and pack the right items, proper placement of items, supervision for the customer so they don’t have to be there (like a personal assistant, a pair of eyes to work with personal designers and home organizers.

I will research the proper organization in the specific area of the country and make sure items are mounted in their proper place. Keep in mind a lot of the items have extremely high value and need supervision in person whether it’s the client or me.