As if moving was not difficult enough, they had to go ahead and add additional challenges. If you want to break down relocating to the simplest of levels you are fundamentally left with two choices. One, you can organize a do it yourself project and make sure to finish everything on your own. Two, you can hire professional moving assistance, for a little more coin have professionals take care of everything for you. So, is there a way to make a professional relocation cheaper? The answer is yes! All you have to do is learn a few tips about negotiating a relocation deal!
What is the right choice for you?
Which choice is better? Doing everything on your own is cheaper, but not always.
We are the ones who will always advocate letting professionals take care of everything. However, we do understand that this is the costlier option that may leave someone without a choice altogether. Still, it doesn’t mean that you have to go broke after the move. You can save money on move using this guide.
How hard is it negotiating a relocation deal
Essentially it is not that difficult. Negotiating a relocation deal means that you are conscious of all the elements that influence the cost of relocation. When we say negotiating a relocation deal we do not mean to haggle and strong arm moving companies. We are talking about a way that both parties are extremely pleased. You are pleased with the price you are given and the moving company is happy with the investment – return ratio. With such negotiations, both sides win. But in order to participate in such negotiations, you need to understand elements that assist the process of negotiating a relocation deal. Moving and Storage Boston will gladly take part in all of this.
Advice for negotiating a relocation deal
There are a few very important elements that play a huge part in the process of negotiating a relocation deal. These elements are time and choice. At least the two most important ones. There are other, minor, elements that can work to your advantage, but these are the most relevant ones. What does it mean – element of negotiation? It means that it is a very relevant factor that can push the negotiation in one way or another. This is something that you will use in order to get on the good side of the negotiation table.
As explained, the elements are time and choice. One of these is working to both the advantage of the moving company, as well as your own. The other is less so on the side of the company, but high on the side of the customer. But the latter is the normal part of conducting business in the moving industry, so there is no harm or foul play. What does this all mean?
Time
Time is the most relevant factor in the moving industry. This goes for both the customer and the company. How does time work in case of relocating? It is rather simple. The more time you have in advance – the better you are off. And furthermore, the better the moving company is off. This works in a very sweet and unique symbiosis with one another. So, how does it work?
How to save by planning on time?
Moving companies have a very unique strategy they use in order to make sure they have worked all year long. There are such moments in the year called ‘moving season’. Moving season is the time of the year when people most commonly relocate. This usually happens in spring and sometimes in the summer. In this period most moving companies are rather safe. Safe in terms of them having enough work to go around. However, what happens when the moving season ends? This is the time when moving companies can sometimes struggle to find work. Despite the fact that the industry has grown so much, there are companies that can be left jobless. This is because the demand has grown so much it dictated the growth of competition. Now, moving companies have to fight for work.
To avoid such predicaments, moving companies offer significant discounts for those that are able to book their move in advance. Half a year or more in advance. The more in advance you can book – the bigger the discount you get. This way the companies make sure to populate their entire year long calendar and have worked continuously. For you, this means a significant discount to your prices. If you have time on your side, negotiating a relocation deal would seem almost effortless. Sadly, this is not always possible. So, make the most of it!
Choice
When time is not on your side, choices should be. This is something that does not work that much for the companies themselves, but it is a normal part of this industry. Basically, regardless of how much time you have, you want to give yourself as many choices as you can. This means that you need to start contacting multiple moving companies and start separate negotiations. Use Verified Movers to find as many companies as you can, as soon as you can.
These negotiations are not even actual negotiations but more of communication. The talk will consist of you providing the moving company with as many details as you can in order for them to have a clear picture of your needs. Once they have this image they are able to send a moving estimate.
The more companies you start talking to – the more moving estimates you will have. It is the comparison of these estimates that gives you a choice. A choice you should be very vocal about. Our moving services Boston will always want to hear about other offers you might have received. We wish to match them, and potentially beat them. This works for you because the only thing you can get out of all that is a better deal.
Good luck!
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