Professional moving companies base their asking prices on distance and weight, so if you have a full, 3 - bedroom household that needs to be shipped from Florida to Washington State, prepare for some major sticker shock. (policygenius.com)
Not by hiring a professional moving company, but by packing up all the boxes yourself, loading them into a moving van, driving across country, staying in hotels as you go, and then staying somewhere temporary while you try to find something more permanent, and then when you do, moving all of your stuff into the semi-permanent location. (redeeminggod.com)
There are three things to consider before deciding whether or not to hire a professional moving company: resources, time limitations and safety. (thecollegeinvestor.com)