Once you make the decision to move, things can become quite chaotic.  Having to pack, organize your belongings, and figure out how to transport them from one location to the next can become confusing, time consuming, and frustrating.  Luckily, you can hire the help of Divine moving company which provides professional services to help you during your moving process.  Prior to hiring a company you should consider using their consultation service which allows you to go over an outline of your wants and needs so that you can receive a more accurate price quote from the company of your choice.

The consultation service is generally offered by most moving companies like Divine Moving and Storage in NYC.  The company will set up a time for you to come in and discuss the details of your move (this could be done over the phone as well for smaller moves).  This is where you will let them know where you currently live, where you are moving too, and whether or not you want the full range of features or just some of the features that they have.  The company can also provide advice during the consultation meeting based on your budget.  You may be surprised at the affordability offered by Divine Moving and Storage.

Another aspect of the consultation service allows you to meet with a company representative at your home.  This allows the consultant to evaluate your belongings, how long it will take the movers to help you pack, load and unload.  This also provides a better range of accuracy when receiving your price quote.  Therefore, it is recommended that you keep your consultation appointment since it benefits you in terms of understanding what the company has to offer and what range of out of pocket cost you will be looking at.  Most moving companies are willing to work with the budget that you have and offer services for any type of budget range.

The most important aspect of the consultation service is that you will have a chance to evaluate the professionalism of the moving company.  You can determine how friendly the customer service is that they offer and you can inquire about meeting the team of movers that will be helping you with your personal belongings.  While you are at your consultation meeting you should use that time to ask for a list of references, proof of licensing and proof of insurance.  The company should be able to provide all of these things to you upon request.  If they cannot, you will know from that first meeting that the company is not right for you.

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Divine Moving & Storage was just awarded the 2011 CMUS Talk of the Town Award for Excellence In Customer Satisfaction based on all new CMUS Power Ratings™

We are happy for the award and we’ll make sure to win it again years to come by serving our clients as we did in the past 12 years.

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Taken from http://www.irs.gov - 

You can deduct your moving expenses if you meet all three of the following requirements: Your move is closely related to the start of work. You meet the distance test. You meet the time test.

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Taken from an email we just received from a very nice customer in NYC, this was a large scale move with multiple dates, deliveries and a year of storage. We had to post it as everyone in the office just loved her as a person and a great customer-

"To Divine Moving:

I want to thank you for the professional and efficient way that my move(s) were handled.  From the first move which comprised of a complicated and delicate packing of antiquities, art and furniture to the follow up move from storage to the new apartment your team was extremely courteous, professional and experienced resulting in a stress-free and smooth move.  Indrek, Issac, Edward and the original team represent your company in an exemplary way.

I would not hesitate to recommend Divine to anyone moving.

Regards,

Kathy P."

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Finding an apartment in New York City can be a daunting process. In today's tight real estate market, stories abound about apartment hunters seeing scores of units before finding a suitable one, only to be outbid by a prospective tenant with check in hand. It is also common to hear anecdotes about unbelievable deals on centrally-placed apartments found simply by word-of-mouth. How do apartment hunters actually find a place to live in New York City? Check out our Top Ten List to see the most common ways New Yorkers find apartments.

#1: Brokers One of the most common methods of finding an apartment in New York City is using a real estate broker. If you know what neighborhood you want to live in, it's usually best to find a broker based there. Many brokers also have Web sites where you can view available apartments, sometimes even with photos and detailed descriptions.

#2: Word-of-Mouth There is good news for those who would prefer not to pay hefty brokers' fees: a substantial number of New Yorkers find their units by word-of-mouth, mostly from friends, relatives, and co-workers. If you're looking for an apartment, make sure everyone you know knows that you're looking.

#3: Classified Ads The third most common method used by recent movers is a classic: the classified ad. Movers cite using the New York Times, the Village Voice, the Daily News, local or community papers, and Newsday. Foreign-language or ethnic newspapers, such as El Diario and the Jewish Press, are also a good source of classified ads. Many newspapers now post their classified ads online, so make sure to check out the Web sites of local papers and online message boards like newyork.craigslist.org.

#4: Walking Around A small but notable percentage of movers find their apartment when they simply see a "For Rent" sign. It can pay to walk around the neighborhood you want to live in and look around.

#5: Housing Office If you're living here for professional or educational reasons, don't neglect your organization's housing office or service. They know what you often don't about renting in New York City and it's their job to help you find a great new apartment.

#6: Apartment Referral Service Referral services are a growing resource that savvy hunters, especially those who are comfortable searching on the Internet, should not neglect. For a monthly fee these services will provide you with a list of no-fee apartment rentals as they become available.

#7: Finding a Vacant Apartment in Same Building Other movers find their apartments in the same building in which they already live. Be proactive and talk to neighbors, doormen, supers, landlords, and/or your management company to see if another apartment is available in the same building.

#8: Going on Waiting Lists Affordable housing is often offered through waiting lists or application lotteries. If you have time before you need to move, put your name on waiting lists and/or fill out applications for affordable housing through the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD), the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC), or the NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA).

#9: Community Groups You may occasionally find housing through local government offices or community groups that keep information on neighborhood housing notices.

#10: Apartment Guides Lastly, don't forget to rely on resources like our Apartment Guide. These general references provide information about leases and other housing issues.

Dear David and Dana,

Thank you so much for all you did to extract my daughter Claire from Brooklyn and deliver her once again to Manhattan.  I'm sorry I didn't write earlier but I came home in what seemed like a hurricane and with my continuing ailment.  But today is a much better day and I wanted you to know how truly grateful we are for your amazing work and service.  The four men who handled the move were great in every respect.  And you, David, were the essence of customer service because with all the changes of date/time,  you never said "no" or were negative in any way.   Dana also provided valuable information and coaching, and together you made the Divine way the best way possible for a move.

Thanks to everyone on your team who helped us during a time of extreme stress and anxiety (plus illness).  If you ever need a reference from me, I'll be glad to help you.

All the best for your continuing success,

Sincerely,

Elaine 

Dear David,

I have moved with Divine Moving 3 times in the past 4 years.  Every single time, I have been incredibly impressed with the company's work.  Your crews work fast, yet are always careful.  All 3 times, the moves were completed much more quickly than I anticipated.

In one of those 3 moves, one of your crew member got stuck in an elevator for 2 hours, and the 2 remaining members of the team worked even harder trying to "stick to the schedule" despite my reassurance that they don't have to do that.

The latest move, the one completed this month, is the one that impressed me the most.  Your team of Brian, Tristan, and Andre were led by Koby.  This move was somewhat of a complicated move, involving 2 different destinations - yet everything was handled perfectly and efficiently as usual (All with a smile on their faces, too!).  Once again I was so impressed with how fast everything was done.  This was the second time I had a chance to work with a team being led by Koby and once again, he impressed me with his professionalism and courtesy.

Once again, thank you very much for Divine's excellent work.  As much as I hate moving, I at least have the assurance of knowing that I know who to call. 

Best wishes,

Cassandra C.

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