Make a list of items that will need special handling. This includes glass table tops, marble tops, taxidermy and heavy mirrors or pictures that may need wood crating. Check the access for loading and unloading at each stop for the move. These can add additional costs at both origin and destination. Do not have the phone disconnected at origin until after the house is empty.
Communication is important.
Provide phone numbers at destination including motel, new home, cell phone, and work. The size of that window is dependent on the weight and distance of your shipment. Make sure you are present when loading and unloading occurs to ensure that all services are performed to your satisfaction. If you are not available in this time frame, waiting time charges may be incurred. Make sure at the time of loading that you check the inventory sheet before signing it.