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Channel: Trulia Voices: Has anyone dealt with a relocation firm called SIRVA? Was it worth it?
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Answer by Carol Pease, Broker

I have worked with them before and have found them to be arrogant and pushy with agents. If this is the company you are forced to work with, they very often get into the act after you have chosen an...

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Answer by Karen

This is my second time around dealing with Driva. The first experience in 2006 was great. This time you can tell how bad the market is. I have a pushy relo counselor that thinks she knows my area and...

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Answer by Laurie

We have made two moves with SIRVA. Each had thier own difficulties but overall, they were the two best 4,000+ mile moves out of seven in twenty years. Anyy long distance relocation will have...

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Answer by Seller

I would like to start with the Broker Market Analysis (BMA) with a price to sell of 60days (who sells a house in 60days?) sirva has 2 agents come to your home and do this report. the agent has several...

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Answer by Dani808

SIRVA owns North American Van Lines or North American International. They have agents all over the country. I thought I was safe using an agent of them. Boy was I wrong. Not only did they drop my...

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Answer by Rao7856

I have moved with SIRVA a couple of times and thought they were great. When you move your family from one state to the next, there are always going to be bumps. To the ones who complain about their...

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Answer by Sirva Mover

I have used SIRVA in 2006 and just started another corporate relocation with them 2 weeks ago (moving from TX to MD). I'm sorry to say that my experience in 2006 was below average (5 relocation...

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Answer by Pelin Guzel

I think everyone had different experiences with Sirva, I had a transaction with them, they were selling the home, it went very smooth, I and my clients were very happy with them. Everything was on time...

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Answer by Eric Egeland

SIRVA is a major player in the relocation arena. As with any relo company you will have unavoidable problems. Depending on your benefits package it can work out great on your end....the relo companies...

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Answer by Callista Shepherd Smith

Maybe try Be Connected... www.beconnectedusa.com.

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Answer by Terry L Bursky

I have been assigned clients from SIRVA and have had nothing but very good experiences with them. Very professional, looking out for the best interest of the client. Prompt response in all...

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Answer by Gsaeko

In order for my answer to be not regarded as any kind of "slander," I will do my best to simply describe what happened to us, trying to use as few emotional words as possible. But as a matter of fact I...

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Answer by Russb1254

It seems there are a number of morons answering this question but I guess half the world has below average intelligence so that probably explains some of these stupid answers.

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Answer by Mover

We used Sirva when we took a new job and relocated . They were horrible. They try to find agents who list your house for the lowest price. They also screw you by offering a buy out that is so much less...

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Answer by Sbowilli

As far as an Real Estate Broker I would never work with them again.

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Answer by aggieandauburn-optional

After five corporate relocations, one with Sirva was the worst. RUN FOR THE HILLS is all I have to say. Sell your property on your own. Wait it out. They are a scam. They do not explain or tell the...

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Answer by Razor - rural South

Some things seemingly don't change. Seeing many aged comments.....but, experiencing ourselves the exact same issues mentioned in string. Working with my 3rd counselor in 3 months. All business for them...

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Answer by karenerwin

We had to deal with them on a purchase of a home that they were handling as a relo. They were horrible and did some things that were boderline unethical! This was our fifth house purchase and it was...

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Answer by mojitospanama

Used them to help me relocate to Tampa...absolutely horrible experience. No call backs, crazy charges the day before the delivery($945) with no bills to justify the expenses..."They are terminal...

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Answer by Ginger.mstx

DO NOT USE THESE PEOPLE!!! IT IS NOT WORTH IT!

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Answer by Relocated

Many of the answers here seem to be dated so I would like to give an updated view. SIRVA is a disaster for relocating people. Their preferred lenders for purchasing a new home ask for double and triple...

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Answer by Steven Liddlejohn

They suck as movers for American Greeting for sure. Son's start date is Monday, his "meeting call" to set him up with a meeting with T.J. is Friday He's been put off twice. I moved him from college to...

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Answer by Ginger Hurley

If you are having issues with your relocation company, the place to start is with your actual relocation counselor. Relocation companies like SIRVA and others do not find agents that will list your...

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Answer by Sunflower

We are in the process of relocation with Sirva and it has been a terrible experience. We have relocated four times so we are not inexperienced with the whole process. Before his company used Prudential...

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Answer by Christian_car

TOTAL NIGHTMARE, stay away from SIRVA relocation company, this company is a SCAM. After 20+ home inspections by their " Specialized Home inspecting team", spending more than $25K on totally...

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Answer by Davemurray

I would not use Sirva or Allied Pickfords. Once they take your shipment, they seem to do what is cheapest for them and leave you sitting until they decide to deliver. I would find another moving company.

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Answer by admin

We had a similar bad experience in working with SIRVA upon relocating out of NJ and thankfully managed to sell without going through their low-ball offer. They also used a professional inspector who...

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Answer by AliviaAbel

SIRVA Mortgage can help give you the tools and knowledge you need to find the best mortgage rates and give you the skills to negotiate the lowest home mortgage interest rates you can get! Take...

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Answer by Lilaora

All together for my response to be not viewed as any sort of "defamation," I will try my hardest to just depict what transpired, attempting to use as couple of enthusiastic words as could reasonably be...

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Answer by Bob Park

Bob Park It should be OBVIOUS to anyone that AliviaAbel, Home Buyer, Miami, FL WORKS for SIRVA!!! Who does she think she is fooling????

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Answer by Tim

They are not in the business to insure the full amount of your losses, but they will pay you a small percentage of the total amount of the damages. What to do? They know it takes too much time and...

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Answer by Billplummer888

I recently bought a house from a couple represented by SIRVA. Stay away! SIRVA has their own slew of paperwork which is carefully worded to take away the buyers' protections and legal remedies. SIRVA...

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Answer by Bearal

I have dealt with their shipping service insurance from NZ to the US. My only comment is: "RUN AWAY! RUN AWAY FROM THEM AS FAST AS YOU CAN AND USE SOMEONE ELSE!"

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Answer by Arphelps13

SIRVA HAS BEEN AWFUL! The moving coordinators were absolutely horrible and under estimated how much stuff we had and therefore said our packing & moving would take place on 1 day. We had a 3000 sq...

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Answer by Mariobryant82

If you want to save money on your move,especially driving that big rental truck over a long distance, then moving yourself using moving containers might be your best option. https://www.6connect.biz/...

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Answer by William Cody Downs

In the process with them now. Three days before we close. They start asking for info we already sent. Tell us some electrical "problems" need fixed. Which ended up being two gcfli plugs needed fixed....

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Answer by Victoria19921d

Worst moving company ever. Their packing guys arrived a day early with NO notice. Therefore, I was unable to efficiently pack for worst case scenario. I ended up getting the worst case scenario. Our...

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Answer by Bjcliq

I am using them through work on a relocation package. Hate it, hate it, hate it. They do only what they want, when they want. Rarely return phone calls. I have ask them three times to do one thing that...

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Answer by Evesells12

Seller and buyer beware: This is regarding any and all relo transactions. Not Company specific, the reason why is that there are no checks and balances. The real estate associations need to establish...

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Answer by Ahmad.yusuf

Very low quality of service from aggressive staff and management doesn’t care when escalated!!

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Answer by Harrishouse2

Yes and they have been great. They are nothing like these old comments. Walked us through everything and offered incentives on both sides

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Answer by Stevegroeschel1

OMG they were horrible!!! They ask for outlandish documentation. They make promises they won't keep (we are closing for sure...not! and go ahead and shut off your utilities we have got this....nope!)....

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Answer by Lynn Crosby

Yes I have had several home buying opp's with Sirva, never ran across any problems with them . Any negative comments via web could be slander Lynn911

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Answer by Lanre Folayan

First I want to say that I am very sorry to everyone who had a bad experience with SIRVA. But I also want to say thank you for sharing this. I have never heard of SIRVA so this is helpful. Plus I want...

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Answer by Fabtest

When you search for mortgage companies you only get bad reviews, basically every company out there is rated 2 stars or less. So I googled Sirva to have a comparison, because I have dealt with them...

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