We want to make sure that you have the best possible moving experience. One of the best ways to insure a positive experience is to get a direct moving quote from a company like Neatly and avoid accidently booking with a broker.
Indeed, one of the most common scams we come across is from moving brokers that are often based in Florida. These brokers offer extremely low prices but require high deposits. That’s how they make their money. They sell your job to 1-Star moving companies, but since the job is priced so low, the moving company hired is forced to find ways to increase the price on the day of the move in order to make a profit. Basically, their quotes are a bait-and-switch.
The signs that you are with a broker include:
1. Extremely low pricing
2. Locations out of state
3. High Deposit Requirements
4. Few years in business
5. Zero trucks on their FMCSA profiles. (you can click the link to look up the DOT profile)
6. Absurd cancellation policies.
One challenge is that many online resources recommend getting many quotes, so using a free long-distance moving quote form from a licensed carrier can make vetting easier. The trouble is that these websites sell your information to moving companies and MOVING BROKERS, so it can be hard to tell the difference.
We have articles on our website that explain why you should avoid brokers, and here’s a quick visual to show you if you’ve already received a quote from a broker!
If you have any questions or want to make sure you are dealing with an honest company, please call us to review your move. We’ll even help you review other companies’ quotes to let you know if they are legit.
