Kamaul Reid of highly rated Rare Moving and Trucking in Boston has been moving homeowners for 19 years. The highly rated moving expert shared his tips for making a hire:

• Referrals are key. Read reviews and ask around about moving companies to find the elite workers.
• Find a company that works in the winter. A lot of unreliable crews will crop up in the summer months. Make sure you have a stable mover who works year round.
• Make sure the company is fully licensed, bonded and insured.
• Ask for estimates. Make sure you have an itemized list that includes all cost. You don’t want to be hit with fees later.