When
moving from Israel to a foreign country, many tasks await you.
From closing utilities accounts to handling insurance transition from Israel to your new home and handling schools for your children, picking a mover is but one of many.
From closing utilities accounts to handling insurance transition from Israel to your new home and handling schools for your children, picking a mover is but one of many.
This
article will help you pick a mover who will do a good job for and
hopefully give you no surprises.
Choosing a mover in Israel is very similar to choosing a mover anywhere in the world.
Choosing a mover in Israel is very similar to choosing a mover anywhere in the world.
First,
get recommendations from friends who have recently moved.
If these friends moved to the same place you are moving – all the better.
Each destination country has its own idiosyncrasies and a removal company who specializes in your country is a clear advantage.
A company with experience to your destination will be able to advise and direct you what to avoid and to declare in order to minimize or eliminate taxes.
An experienced moving company will also know the required paperwork at destination so you can prepare these documents in advance.
If these friends moved to the same place you are moving – all the better.
Each destination country has its own idiosyncrasies and a removal company who specializes in your country is a clear advantage.
A company with experience to your destination will be able to advise and direct you what to avoid and to declare in order to minimize or eliminate taxes.
An experienced moving company will also know the required paperwork at destination so you can prepare these documents in advance.
After
assembling a list of 2 – 4 recommended moving companies, invite them to
your house to perform a pre-move survey.
During this survey, the company’s representative will get a tour of your home while you tell him what is going and what is staying.
At the same time, you should take advantage of this time to determine the surveyor’s professionalism and knowledge.
While the surveyor will not be packing or loading your container, as the company’s representative you have a chance to learn what you can expect from his or her company.
During this survey, the company’s representative will get a tour of your home while you tell him what is going and what is staying.
At the same time, you should take advantage of this time to determine the surveyor’s professionalism and knowledge.
While the surveyor will not be packing or loading your container, as the company’s representative you have a chance to learn what you can expect from his or her company.
After
the survey, you can expect to receive a quote.
When studying the quotes you receive, make sure you are comparing oranges to oranges.
Are all companies offering the same service? Are all companies including the same costs? Study the “not included” section very closely.
Is there anything there that you will definitely have to pay? Ask your sales person.
If the answer is yes, this should be a red flag.
Any cost you definitely have to pay, should be stated and listed up front and not hidden in the “Not Included.” Section.
When studying the quotes you receive, make sure you are comparing oranges to oranges.
Are all companies offering the same service? Are all companies including the same costs? Study the “not included” section very closely.
Is there anything there that you will definitely have to pay? Ask your sales person.
If the answer is yes, this should be a red flag.
Any cost you definitely have to pay, should be stated and listed up front and not hidden in the “Not Included.” Section.
Once
you know the price, add in the reputation of the company, your friends’
recommendations, and your impression of the company / surveyor.
With this information, you should be able to make a well informed and thought out decision.
With this information, you should be able to make a well informed and thought out decision.
Safe travels.
