An in-person class hosted by Brazos Movers for real estate agents and brokerages. We break down the moving process, important moving laws and regulations, and what realtors should know to help clients prepare for a smoother move.
Moving is a major part of the buying and selling process, but it's also an area many clients have questions about.
Mover 101 gives real estate professionals a better understanding of the moving industry so they can confidently answer questions, set expectations, and help their clients prepare for moving day.
Brazos Movers brings the class directly to your brokerage for an informative, practical session designed specifically for real estate professionals.
Practical moving knowledge agents can use when working with buyers and sellers, including:
Important moving laws and regulations
What clients should know before hiring a moving company
How the moving process works from booking through moving day
Common moving mistakes and how clients can avoid them
How to help clients prepare for an upcoming move
Questions clients should ask when choosing a mover
Seven Things Every Real Estate Agent Should Know About Hiring a Mover
A move that stays inside Texas and a move that crosses state lines are regulated differently, and agents often hear clients treat them as the same thing. Local and in-state moves are handled under Texas rules, and are commonly priced by time and crew size. Interstate moves fall under federal regulation, require the mover to hold a USDOT number and interstate authority, and are typically priced by shipment weight and distance, with a more formal estimate and coverage process.
Knowing which category a client’s move falls into helps agents point them toward the right questions: whether to ask for a binding estimate, what coverage applies, and how delivery windows work.
Brazos Movers brings Mover 101 to you. We host the class at your brokerage or office, and it fits naturally into a team meeting, an office huddle, or an open house event. A session takes about 30 to 45 minutes and ends with live Q&A, so agents can bring the real questions their clients have asked them. We can also provide lunch or refreshments for the group.
In a single session, we cover how to spot moving scams, the biggest mistakes homeowners make, the legal side of operating as a moving company, interstate vs. local moving, how estimates and pricing work, packing tips that actually save money, and how to protect belongings during a move.
Your relationship with a client doesn’t necessarily end at the closing table.
Understanding what happens during the moving process gives your agents another way to provide value to their clients. Mover 101 is designed to give your team practical information they can share with buyers and sellers before moving day arrives.
We'll bring Mover 101 to you. Brazos Movers can come to your brokerage or office and run the class for your team, and we can provide lunch or refreshments for the group. It's a good fit for team meetings, office huddles, or open house events.
How long does a Mover 101 session take?
About 30 to 45 minutes, including time for live Q&A.
Where is Mover 101 held?
In person, at your brokerage or office. It works well as part of a team meeting, an office huddle, or an open house event.
How can an agent help a client check that a mover is licensed?
A client can ask the company for its USDOT number and, for moves within Texas, its TxDMV registration number, and can ask for proof of insurance. A reputable mover will provide these without hesitation, and a company that dodges the question is worth a second look.
What is the difference between a binding and a non-binding estimate?
A binding estimate locks in the price for the services listed. A non-binding estimate is an approximation, and the final cost can change based on what is actually moved and the time it takes. Clients should ask which type they are being given and get it in writing.
