The face of relocation is changing, and the clients of relocation firms expect customized services. Agencies have responded by tailoring their services from simply arranging housing, to providing entertainment and organizing travel schedules for a busy executive on a three-week assignment, to servicing the needs of families with children. If you have the opportunity, take advantage of a relocation service, especially if you have never lived overseas before, or you have children. Talk to other expats and see which moving companies offer a good price and quality service in your area. Ask who they would contract in the US to complete your move and confirm the reputation of this company.
Most companies vary from city to city.
This is less apparent with the largest moving companies such as Interclean, Allied and North American, although these companies are noticeably more expensive than most local moving companies. Know well in advance what the company is paying for when moving back. Some companies will only cover sea freight, while others pay for air shipments of essentials. Othercompanies might only pay for as much volume as was originally sent. Others might require you to sell your car and not ship it.