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About Ethan Greenfield

Ethan is a relocation professional and an ex-moving coordinator. He has experience in handling relocations from start to finish with the consumer in mind.
Now, Ethan is dedicated to sharing his knowledge with as many people as possible in order to help them have a better moving experience.
Ethan Greenfield's work has been featured in established industry organizations like Move for Hunger (Non profit organization) and The American Moving and Storage Association.
His work has also been featured in mainstream medias like Zillow, BuzzFeed and others.

You can contact Ethan directly at [email protected]

Ethan Greenfield's posts:

5 signs it’s time to move to a new house

February 22, 2018 Ethan Greenfield
Signs it's time to move to a new house

Knowing that it’s time to move to a new house can sometimes be likened to falling in love – you can feel it in your bones but you may still find it a bit hard to explain the specific reasons why you feel that way. The one thing you know for sure is that it

What to do when your best friend is moving away

February 20, 2018 Ethan Greenfield
What to do when your best friend is moving away

The unpredictability of life can be both exhilarating and frightening at the same time. You never know what tomorrow will bring, do you? One day you and your best friend are making promises to stay together and be there for each other no matter what, and the next day you learn the terrible news that

10 foolproof ways not to lose money on your next move

February 15, 2018 Ethan Greenfield
Find out how not to lose money on your move.

Nothing is ever free. You need to pay for what you get – be it a product, a service, or an experience. What matters, however, is to pay as little as possible – not overspend because of a rash decision, simple mistake, or failure to research your options. You need to plan things so that

Should you hire movers or do it yourself?

February 13, 2018 Ethan Greenfield
Hire movers or do it yourself?

One of the best things about moving from one home to another is that you are given a number of good options about how to approach the home moving process: hire movers, move by yourself, or perform a hybrid move between the two. Having a variety of relocation options is always advantageous, but now you’re

Moving company deposits – what to know and what to expect

February 8, 2018 Ethan Greenfield
A moving deposit is guarantee of the finalization of your move.

When booking in advance – a holiday, a flight, a hotel stay, a restaurant table, a cinema ticket, etc. – you’re often required to put some money down to secure the service. It’s only logical then that you may be asked for a down payment when booking a move as well – the movers need

How to pack a vacuum cleaner for moving

February 6, 2018 Ethan Greenfield
How to pack a vacuum cleaner for moving

Without a doubt, the vacuum cleaner has cemented its reputation as one of the most useful household appliances found in the home. As a general rule, whenever people live and work, there will always be a mess (to a different degree, of course). So, this is where the ultimate cleaning device comes into play, for

How to find same day movers

February 1, 2018 Ethan Greenfield
Learn how to find reliable same day movers who will handle your emergency relocation with professionalism and care.

You’ve probably heard it over and over again that proper planning is key to success. And you’ve probably found this to be true through personal experience as well – especially in regard to big endeavors, difficult projects, and important events. Moving house is, without a doubt, exactly such a risky, challenging, life-changing event that needs

What to do when you move to a new city alone

January 30, 2018 Ethan Greenfield
Moving to a new city alone

The challenge of moving to a new city alone is not be underestimated. Moving to a new city is already hard enough, but when you’re facing that major change in your life on your own, things can become even harder, especially in the very beginning. Only time will tell whether you’ve been truly ready for

How to check a DOT number

January 25, 2018 Ethan Greenfield
A DOT number lookup will give you the most important information about the movers you consider hiring for your relocation.

Although President Reagan’s signature phrase “Trust, but verify” is usually used in a political context, it applies to many aspects of life – you need to remember it every time you’re expected to place belief in or act upon information or claims another person presents to you. Even if you’re taking their word for it,

What to know when using movers for the first time

January 23, 2018April 19, 2022 Ethan Greenfield
What to know when using a moving company for the first time

Using movers for the first time can be a bit tricky simply because you’ve never used the services of a professional moving company until that moment. You don’t really know what to expect from the relocation pros – you’ve heard people say that moving services are expensive and you’ve also heard about nightmare-like relocation stories

What is a moving broker?

January 18, 2018 Ethan Greenfield
Find out the difference between a mover and a moving broker.

Even if it’s not the most difficult or most laborious task you need to complete when preparing for a house move, finding good movers is the most consequential part of the relocation process. Why so? Simply because working with experienced and trustworthy moving professionals will guarantee a smooth and trouble-free relocation, while using unreliable moving

Top 5 must-do items on your moving checklist

January 16, 2018 Ethan Greenfield
Top 5 tasks on your moving checklist

When getting ready to move out, it’s important to understand that the success of your residential move will depend almost entirely on how well you plan and organize your time in order to complete all the essential tasks prior to Moving day. The mere fact that you know what to do and when to do

How to find good movers

January 11, 2018April 19, 2022 Ethan Greenfield
How to find the best movers

Using a moving company for the first time can be a bit intimidating because of two major reasons: 1) you have no idea how to find a good moving company, and 2) you simply don’t know what to expect from relocation professionals. As a result, you start to worry that you may not be able

What to unpack first when you move into a new home

January 9, 2018 Ethan Greenfield
As long as you know what to unpack first when moving, you'll be able to set up your new home fast and easy.

Depending on how you look at it, unpacking after a move can be either a daunting task you have no energy for after the taxing relocation process or an exciting opportunity to turn your new place into your sweet home – functional, comfortable, and cozy – as soon as possible. No matter how you feel

What to do when movers are packing your stuff

January 3, 2018 Ethan Greenfield
What do you do when moving are packing?

Having analyzed the pros and cons of Move Yourself vs. Hiring Movers, you have made the smart decision to hire professional packers and movers to take care of your house move for you. After all, it’s the choice that makes a lot of sense when you’re moving long distance, when you can’t persuade your friends

How to pack hanging clothes for moving

December 27, 2017 Ethan Greenfield
How to pack hanging clothes

Packing clothes for a move is an essential stage in any home moving process. Sooner or later, you’ll reach that point in time when you’ll have to pack up your clothes… unless, of course, you’ve hired professional packers to do that for you. We’ve already covered the important topic of how to prepare your clothes

What to keep when moving

December 21, 2017 Ethan Greenfield
What to keep when you move

One of the best things about the home moving process is that you get the unique chance to declutter your current house or apartment by going through your things, one by one, and getting rid of anything you don’t intend to use in the future. A good opportunity to purge your home may not come

What to know when moving to a bigger house

December 19, 2017 Ethan Greenfield
Moving to a bigger house may be the perfect solution for you.

Have you ever felt like the walls of your house are closing in on you? Like you can’t get a moment of privacy in your own home? Like you’re living in a storage unit rather than in a cozy dwelling? If yes, you’ve probably “outgrown” your current residence and need to move to a bigger

How to file a complaint about a moving company

December 14, 2017April 19, 2022 Ethan Greenfield
How to file a complaint against movers

Despite your perfect planning, and hiring what you regarded as a reputable moving company, things have not worked out as you had hoped when you moved home. Damage, loss, or scams, unfortunately, do happen. And so, you feel you have no option but to seek justice, therefore you need to know how to file a

How much does it cost to rent a storage unit?

December 12, 2017 Ethan Greenfield
Find out the average storage unit cost.

Whether you’re a Harry Potter fan or not, you may be quite envious of the Room of Requirement in the Hogwarts castle – “a room that a person can only enter when they have real need of it; sometimes it is there, and sometimes it is not, but when it appears, it is always equipped

Where to donate stuff when moving

December 7, 2017December 12, 2017 Ethan Greenfield
Where to donate things when moving home

Every moving expert will tell you that the fewer items you intend to move to your new home, the cheaper your moving costs will be. Common sense, really. But how to decide what to get rid of when moving home is obviously a personal decision based upon usefulness, sentimental attachment, the cost of replacement, and

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