{"id":3340,"date":"2017-12-21T16:40:00","date_gmt":"2017-12-21T16:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/243-international-move-planning.jpg"},"modified":"2024-10-09T20:59:16","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T00:59:16","slug":"what-does-a-move-coordinator-do","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/moving-tips\/what-does-a-move-coordinator-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does a Move Coordinator Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"
“If you have begun the moving and packing<\/a> process, you have probably stumbled across the term \u201cmove coordinator\u201d throughout your research. But what exactly is a move coordinator, what do they do and how can having one affect your move?<\/p>\n

The move coordinator has many job functions, but the most important is to assist you throughout the process and ensure a smooth, efficient and stress-free moving experience \u2013 whether you are moving across the street, across the country or moving internationally<\/a>. Although similar, the role of an international move coordinator (or sometimes referred to as a move counselor) differs somewhat from a domestic move coordinator due to the additional steps that need to be taken when moving internationally.<\/p>\n

Domestic Move Coordinator<\/h2>\n

During a move across the country, to another state or even across town, your move coordinator will still handle the logistics of your move including communicating with all parties involved in moving, packing and shipping your belongings as well communicating with you throughout the entire move process.<\/p>\n

International Move Counselor<\/h2>\n

During an international move, these individuals will advise you of necessary documentation for customs clearance, organize and prepare shipments for export, manage the logistics at the port at origin and destination, and communicate with international agents on shipment instructions and confirm quality standards are met.<\/p>\n

Process<\/h2>\n

Initiation<\/h4>\n

After you decide to work with Suddath\u00ae<\/sup>, you will be assigned your personal move coordinator who will conduct a pre-move call to address all expectations, service requirements and concerns that may come up during your relocation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pre-Move<\/h4>\n

Suddath will conduct a pre-move survey, either via video or in-person, of your current residence which will help identify logistical details to fulfill your move which could include:<\/p>\n