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Are the Major Van Lines on Their Way to Extinction

by Patrick Pelton

Just how long has the major moving van lines been around? Most have been around for almost 100 years, which is astonishing when you compare this to other industries that existed in the late 19th century and early 20th century; however, they have taken for granted the mere fact that people must move and have relied on this need for their survival. Due to this customer dependency, there has been very little innovation in service offerings and the industry in general has become very complacent. Although the mode of transportation has evolved from horse-and-buggy, to train, and now to commercial vehicles, national van lines still offer the same style moving services as they did when first founded.

by Choicelocal

Check out the video produced by Allied Van Lines for 2014 giving you a short concise list of moving tips. With these 10 smart practices, you will cover your bases deciding upon what mover to use. Check the identity of your mover. Do they physically… Read More »Allied Van Lines “Top 10 Moving Tips”

So Many Moving Companies? How to Choose?

by Choicelocal

Being an owner of a moving company, I would love for a potential customer to do an onsite visit to our warehouses in Aspen and Eagle, Colorado. The client could see how their goods are being stored and who they are dealing with. This is not always possible. Here are some tips that we suggest when selecting a moving and storage company. Due diligence when selecting a mover is time well spent.

What is Home Staging?

by Choicelocal

You are ready and need to sell your home. You have found a realtor who has assessed a selling price and they are ready to put your home on the market. Their job is to market your home so it will sell for the highest price in the quickest amount of time. At this point your home becomes a product. That product has to compete with a huge inventory of homes, especially because of today’s market. So your home needs to be priced right and look the best among the competition. This is where “home staging” comes into play. So your realtor will enlist the help of a “home stager” that has been accredited by “Accredited Staging Professional (ASP).” The ASP has gone through a rigorous training at the ASP University that was started by Barb Schwarz. Barb Schwarz is the founder & CEO of Stagedhomes.com. She is known worldwide as a leader in the Home Staging business teaching courses at her ASP University where realtors and individuals become accredited to do Home Staging.

Before Living room 1 — Before Home Staging

Eight Ways to Save Money on Your Move from Vail Valley

by Choicelocal

Moving can be costly to anyone moving locally or across the country. Being in the Vail Valley can even be more challenging because of bad weather and mountainous roads which can cause access to home driveways a problem. The first decision to make is whether to move everything yourself or hire a mover. It is important to set up a budget for each moving scenario to make an informed decision on which way to go. Here are eight ways to save on moving costs: