Move Matcher Review

Cost

Move Matchers is a completely free service — there are no hidden fees associated with the platform, and you don’t need to pay anything to claim your free estimates. The company earns money by partnering with local and long-distance moving companies to make recommendations to the movers and homeowners that visit their website. Though obviously the moving services that Move Matchers recommends aren’t free-of-charge, you won’t need to worry about paying for a subscription to utilize Move Matcher’s quote tool.

Quote Process

One of the qualities that impressed us most when it comes to Move Matchers is just how fast and easy it was to claim our free quote. Here’s what you can expect when you get a moving quote through Move Matchers.

Step 1—Enter your addresses: In order to help you get in contact with movers that service your area, Move Matchers first needs to know where you’re located and where you’re moving to. Choose a pick-up and drop-off address and enter them in the quote calculation tool. If you’re not sure where you’ll need pick-up and drop-off services yet, you can also choose from a list of general cities and towns.

Step 2—Select the size of your move: After entering your locations, enter the size of the home or apartment that you’re moving. Space sizes are measured in number of rooms in your current home. You can also view quotes for labor-only options.

Step 3—Select your move date: Your moving date can influence the price that you’ll pay for your moving services. Don’t be afraid to test out a few different moving dates to see how your prices are influenced by your date if you don’t have a set move date in mind yet.

Step 4—Enter your personal information: From here, you’ll enter your name and email address. Move Matchers collects this information to make contact easier if you need assistance finding movers in your area that meet your needs.

Step 5—View your quotes: After entering all of your moving information, you’ll view a list of moving companies in your area and their rates. You can view both hourly rates and an estimated total expense for each mover. Move Maters also allows you to email multiple moving companies at once, which can make getting a more precise estimate easier and less time consuming.

In total, it took us less than 2 minutes to get our quotes from Move Matchers.

Services

Move Matcher is not a moving company itself. Instead, it’s an aggregation company that partners with moving companies around the country to offer you online quotes and additional services that you can use to make your move easier.

When you visit movematcher.com, you’ll first enter a few details about your moving plans and how much assistance you need for your upcoming move. Move Matcher will then serve you a custom list of moving companies that are available on your moving date and that can complete your move. You’ll be able to view hourly rates for each company upfront, which can help you choose the best real estate moving option without excessive phone calls.

They also include free quote estimates and estimates on how much you can expect to pay in total for the full cost of your move. Move Matcher’s extensive mover network spans the United States, meaning that you can use the service from any state and for both local and long-distance moves.

In addition to custom free quotes, Move Matchers also offers the following additional services and resources.

Cost of living calculator: If you’ve recently completed a long-distance move, you might have been shocked at how the cost of living varies between major cities. Move Matcher offers a cost-of-living calculator that helps you understand how much further your dollar will stretch in your new city.

Choose between major cities and instantly view expected percentage changes between necessities like healthcare, groceries, transportation expenses and more. This tool can be exceptionally useful if you and your family are moving to a new city for a job or education opportunity and you aren’t familiar with how local prices will vary.

Personalized assistance: Depending on where you live and your move date, the moving industry can vary in the options you’ll find. For example, if you’re searching for long-distance movers and you only have a few weeks to plan your move, you might not see many options when you enter your move details on movematcher.com and activate the comparison tool.

Thankfully, when this situation occurs, Move Matchers offers personalized concierge services that can help you adjust your move or can local more moving options on your behalf. If you don’t see more than a few long-distance or local movers when you search for your moving dates and enter specifications for your move, click on the “Help Me” button. A member of the Move Matchers customer service team member will then personally contact additional movers on your behalf to collect as many free quotes as possible.

Moving checklist: Professional movers know that even a local move can turn into a major source of stress if you don’t plan ahead. The Move Matchers team has put together a moving checklist that you can use to ensure that all of your ducks are in a row before you call your contact movers in on moving day.

Donation organization list: One of the best ways to lower the pricing on your move is to get rid of as many unnecessary things as possible before you get a moving quote. Instead of throwing all of your old furniture, clothing, toys, and utensils into the garbage, Move Matchers makes it easier to give back by providing you with a list of donation organizations. Though this list is still under construction, we love Move Matcher’s commitment to helping homeowners downsize responsibly.

Information on moving regulations: Lax state and national regulations mean that moving scams are now more common than other types of scams — and that movers need to be aware and informed before they select a moving team. In particular, older men and women are often targeted for moving scams because they may be less informed on how to research local and national regulations. Move Matcher’s “Moving Regulations” section of their website helps teach you how to use the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) website to find regulated and insured movers.

Overall, we praise Move Matchers for providing movers with a more transparent look into the oftentimes confusing moving industry by offering a wealth of free tools.

Customer Reputation

Customer reviews for Move Matchers are mostly positive. The biggest compliments that customers gave to the Move Matcher team were largely based around their quick service and great customer service team.

“Working with Move Matcher was such a great experience! Patti was so helpful and responded so quickly to all of my messages. I can’t imagine going through the moving process without them.” Trustpilot user “Naitama,” 4/16/2021, Trustpilot, 5 stars.

“Moving is stressful… and completely eased the stress of finding movers. My Move Matcher was awesome, very responsive, and super helpful! I told Patti my requirements, and she went right to work to find multiple options for my move! Will be recommending to all my friends who have upcoming moves for sure.” Trustpilot user “Lily,” 4/6/2021, Trustpilot, 5 stars.

“Patti was so easy to work with! She got a quote to me in less than 24 hours, and the movers seem to meet all the needs so far. I had gotten a quote on my own and Patti was able to beat that by a few hundred dollars! Very impressed!” Gabbie B., 3/24/2021, Trustpilot, 5 stars.

Negative reviews largely criticize Move Matcher for incorrect quotes, which were different from quotes provided when individual customers contacted the companies.

“Your rates do not match the company’s rates and this turned into a waste of time.” Trustpilot user “brhopper11,” 8/18/2020, Trustpilot, 1 star.

“Do not use. Ripped off by movers they recommend. Gave false estimate! Payed double what was quoted. Showed up late, unprofessional, broke furniture, I felt unsafe, wouldn’t unload until I paid in full.” Trustpilot user “Sandra,” 11/2/2019, Trustpilot, 1 star.

Overall, Move Matcher maintains mostly positive reviews, with about 69% of Trustpilot users rating them 4 stars or above.

In addition to largely positive reviews, Move Matchers is also accredited by the Better Business Bureau. The organization has awarded Move Matchers with an A+ rating since it was accredited in 2019. You can learn more about the significance of BBB ratings here.