How to Decide Whether to Hire Movers or Move Yourself

Series Summary

Real estate is a legal term that encompasses land along with anything permanently affixed to the land, such as buildings, specifically property that is stationary, or fixed in location. With the development of private property ownership, real estate has become a major area of business. Purchasing real estate requires a significant investment, and each parcel of land has unique characteristics, so the real estate industry has evolved into several distinct fields. In this free video series on real estate, an experienced real estate broker explains a variety topics related to renting, buying and financing a home. Get information on how to buy a house, how to buy land and how to buy a mobile home. Learn about purchasing a foreclosed home or a home that has a tax lien. Still renting a home or apartment? Learn how to get out of a rental lease and buy a home with the tips in this free video series.

Video Transcript

"Hello my name is Penny Smith, I'm a North Carolina real estate broker. Topic for discussion today is how to decide whether to hire movers or to move yourself. Well the obvious question there is how good is your back. And how many friends do you have. And how good are their backs. Sometimes it just simply is not worth the money to do it yourself. Or to inconvenience your friends. Certainly you have been through moving friends from the time you were in college to the time that you were, if you are fifty years old probably a dozen times since college. And you know every time it's very difficult very hard. And it's very tiring. It's best to leave certain things up to the movers, but you need to do your research on your movers. And you can also negotiate the price. When you are calling them and discussing with them. And there's ways that you could cut that price. You could cut that price by packing your own stuff. Having it all ready for them. Having the boxes labeled and sitting in the garage ready to be loaded. Also have all the china out of the china cabinets and out of the cupboards. Have it already boxed up. It makes a difference in the price. Be sure you decide what is easiest for you. And what you are able to do. And those are my recommendations on whether to move yourself with your friends or to hire a mover to do it for you. Thank you and I hope you have a good day."