We have all been there before, whether we needed to relocate for a job, or the house we had on the market closed sooner than we planned, sometimes we find ourselves with very little time to move. Here are some suggestions that may help ease 
the stress that is associated with every move, especially the one that needed to take place yesterday!
1. Don’t freak out. You WILL find someone, even if you’re moving in the high seasons of summer, or at the end of month when many leases come due.
2. Understand you might pay more than you anticipate. Movers sometimes charge a premium if they’re forced to rush a move. Moves, particularly long distance moving, take time and expense to plan. They don’t come together easily, quickly — or cheaply.
3. Be explicit about when you need to move, particularly if you need to be out by a certain date.
4. Don’t appear to be desperate (even if you are). Even though you’re in a rush to find someone to handle your move, make it clear you’re talking to several firms that want your business.
5. Get organized. This is important for a normal move; it’s crucial for rushed moving: The consumer who is organized and prepared will get a better price, and they’ll have a smoother move to boot.
Get your stuff ready to move as soon as possible, even before the moving company estimator comes to your home. If you are doing your own packing, try to get most of your things packed and ready for the mover to see.
Get rid of any goods not going and have everything as organized as possible. The more clear it is what needs to be moved the more accurate your moving quotes will be. And on moving day, it will ensure everything goes more smoothly.
6. Most importantly – don’t just choose the first moving company that can handle your move. Even if you’re rushed, you still must take a few minimal steps to ensure you hire a quality moving company:
• Get 3 in-home estimates. If you can’t have them in your home (which is always preferable), be as thorough as possible when describing what you need moved, and ask about extra costs if you happen to underestimate how much stuff you need moved.
• Don’t take the low bid. It’s often a sign of a mover that’s just trying to win your business now, and will jack up the price later.
• Make sure you’re dealing with movers that have a local presence. It makes the entire planning process that much easier.
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