How to safely hire a moving company Michael Conroy/AP A "sale pending" sign is posted on.a home in Westfield, Ind., Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. Sales of new homes remained steady in October at a seasonally adjusted rate of 999,000 units. While the Commerce Department said October new home sales were down 0.3% from September, the government revised up its September figure marginally. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) and last updated 2021-05-17 10:00:22-04 IDAHO â May is National Moving Month, but if you're planning a move, there are some tips to know before hiring a moving company. Rebecca Barr from the Better Business Bureau says the BBB received more than 1,400 complaints against moving companies over the last three years. The top three issues were fly-by-night movers, belongings being held hostage, and dishonest contractors.