Although it is important to clarify that using the internet to find a mover is not taboo, you just need to be on the lookout for the red flags listed above.

Many long established and reputable movers have abandoned the Yellow Pages as a way of finding customers and have turned to the internet.

Insist on an in-home estimate, and use your common sense when contacting any company you find on the web. How can anyone give you a cost estimate without discussing the details of your move? Who will pack? Is your home accessible to a large truck? Will you need storage? Are there any items that require crating? When do you need to be out of your current home? When can you take delivery?

Basically, moving is a big event and there are many things to consider before a professional mover can prepare an accurate cost estimate that meets all of your needs.

Best of all, these in-home estimates are free and without obligation. Take advantage of it.