Congratulations! If you are reading this then it probably means you have recently accepted a new position. I wish you success in your new role and hope some of the tips and resources below will assist in your transition to your new job.
Vincent Scaramuzzo, President, Ed-Exec, Inc.
Some tips:
• Never tell the moving companies this is for work relocation or that it is being paid by your new company. That usually inflates the price and limits your relocation resources.
• Always use an actual moving company and not a moving “broker”. They tend to be not as reliable, and you never know what movers you are getting.
• Always make sure to get “binding” moving quotes so the price cannot fluctuate. Most clients will require 2-3 binding bids. Even with binding quotes estimating moves is not an exact science and final price will likely vary slightly. So please allow for this in your budget.
- Phone bids are not reliable – it is our experience that phone bids will change drastically when they show up for the move. You should request an in-person quote or at the very least a video chat quote where they inventory your move.
- If your moving company does not accept major credit cards, you should be wary. Paying otherwise significantly reduces your “recourse” should things not work out.
• Companies typically do not pay for “full-packs” (personal wardrobe, forks, knives etc).
Some Popular Moving Companies
Temporary Housing
If you enter “temporary housing or corporate housing”, city, state into your search browser a local list will come up for your selection. Most clients will require 2-3 pricing options unless they are providing this directly.
If you are setting up temporary housing and have pets make sure to ask if they are “pet friendly” and inquire about extra costs or non-refundable pet related deposits.
Vincent Scaramuzzo is the President of Ed-Exec, Inc. A leading Education Executive Search Firm. He is also a contributing author to various education publications regarding education recruiting. As a specialist in the education field for over a decade, Scaramuzzo works nationally. He can be contacted at vincent@ed-exec.com 860-781-7641.