answer:I’ve done it a few times and yes, it’s a bear. The last time was before online reviews (1998) and I learned that going with an established familiar name (like Atlas, Mayflower, United, whoever) was a better choice for me. More expensive, but more reliable and backed by corporate money in case of liability issues. Work out your logistics ahead. If you’ll be moving into storage while you look for housing at the other end, arrange the storage yourself, at that end so the company doesn’t dump your stuff halfway there in the facility of their choice. Get the insurance. They are more careful with your stuff if it’s insured, they don’t want to pay out. Get the specialty guys for specialty stuff (piano, antiques, etc). Bring all the small valuables with you personally. You probably know most of this stuff already. It’s stupidly pricey, but so it goes. Maybe it’s different now, like I said it was 1998 the last time. Good luck with this!