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Sometimes customers on Citimove don’t give enough information regarding their move, and their rates suffer as a result. To avoid this dreadful fate, follow these simple tips to be sure your job submission goes smoothly and that you’ll receive as many bids as possible.

1) Fill out your moving information as best as you can. If you are not sure about the exact address of your new home, hold off on your submission- any alterations made to a flat rate job, for example, will result in the nullification of all received bids, so submitting false information is useless for both you and potential movers.

2) Use an alternate time if you can. This gives the mover some flexibility in terms of when they can fit you in to their schedule, which will allow you to receive a more competitive quote. Additionally, consider the “Any Time” option in your “Preferred Time” field; this allows the mover to choose the exact time of your move, which often has the same result as entering an alternate time (a lower bid!).

3) If you are looking for a flat rate, meaning you will have to enter all of the items being moved, be as accurate and honest as possible! Movers will charge extra fees for missing or incorrect items, so try to be as precise as you can while indexing your possessions, and use the Additional Info box for any small (or big) details you would like your mover to know- this will insure you receive a reliable bid.

Likewise, if you would like to receive an hourly quote, please be accurate in estimating the total square footage of the apartment or house, and be sure to take advantage of the Additional Info box! This box is the most efficient way to inform your mover- tell them relevant details about your home (ex. The hallway is narrow, I have a 1 ton safe that will need moving, please handle my faberge egg with care, etc.). As it says on the info box- “Include info on very heavy items, oversized items, very fragile items, narrow stairways or halls, stairs to get to service elevator, items that won’t fit in elevator, or anything else that may affect the move.”

4) Preview your move and be sure all your information is accurate and abundant- the more information you give the mover, the more competitive and precise the quote!

5) Lastly, if for any reason you need to cancel your job, please do so as soon as possible. Movers often have hectic schedules, so a late cancel can easily ruin their plans. By using all the tips mentioned above, you can be sure the bids movers submit will be both honest and low. Good luck!

For movers, becoming number 1 in the area is no small task. Aggressive bidding, some extra effort, and excellent service are vital to becoming a top mover. Here are some helpful tips that will help you men and women of granite, ye movers of might, rise in status and increase your rank on the site.

- Place realistic bids. If you don’t plan on honoring your bid, say sayonara my friend. Citimove revolves around mover reviews and over 80 percent of our customers care more about a reliable mover than a cheap one anyway.

- Bid aggressively, especially if you are a new mover. Being that new movers don’t have a reputation on Citimove, competitive bids are the best way to build a following on the site in terms of positive reviews. Once you have received a few verified reviews and moved up in rank, you can bid higher because customers are willing to pay a premium for reliability.

- Call your customers. Customers request phone calls for a reason- they want you to give them a ring and speak to you first hand. Calling a customer is a great way to lock in a bid, because you are taking the time to interact and speak to them firsthand.

- Ask your trusted customers to write a public review of you. Writing a public review is easy and helps to increase your rank, so be sure to establish yourself by accumulating these.

- Provide a customer with your great service, and receive a verified review. Verified reviews are the only way to quickly increase your status and establish yourself on Citimove- they are the backbone of our site.

- Consider a phone line. This will increase your visibility by adding an advertisement to the front page of your region, and gives users the ability to call you directly.