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Making Moving Fun & Engaging

September 9, 2025

White Glove Moving & Storage is proud to be a trusted moving, storage, receiving, and delivery partner serving the Treasure Coast and Florida. As an Interstate agent with Bekins Vanlines, we are able to be a local resource for new neighbors coming into and leaving Florida. Best part, we are able to ensure they have an A+ experience from start to finish by utilizing strong communication and trained staffers from our team as well as from those of other vetted Bekins agents throughout the nation.

Though we do not buy much large media advertising or underwrite large sports teams to help promote our brand, we do support local causes and groups. In fact, it was a busy summer with a jam packed fall ahead. In an effort to support education, environment, and empowerment of all age groups; we are thrilled to provide a recap of some of our big events that have transpired and are set to occur.

Attainable Housing of St. Lucie County is funded by the local realtors association and helps qualifying families with their dollars for closing costs. It is a grant of $2500 and more than 30 families annually benefit. White Glove proudly stepped as a Gold sponsor again and hosted a fun filled tent with a golf team who proudly came in 2nd place.

Transportation comes in a variety forms and White Glove is proud to sponsor the Stuart Martin Chamber Aviation Update luncheon annually. More than 125 people attended and we were able to highlight moving trends as it correlates with jobs and growth in the Aviation sector.

Every real estate is different and the brokers in charge have a lot to do with an office’s success. It was a privilege to serve as the moderator and sponsor alongside the Women’s Council of Realtors Stuart Network to give a platform to three very different brokers and the methods they enlist to motivate and educate.

Teaming up with other trusted and respected affiliates makes it more cost effective and fun to showcase what we all do. This year, the Realtors Association of Indian River County collaborated with the Spirit of Sebastian for an after hours event. With the help of 11 affiliates ranging from home inspection to title and everything in between we had guests enjoy a great sampling of food, drink, and information.

As a group with the Martin County Realtors of the Treasure Coast we helped clean up a local park and together we gathered more than 200 lbs of trash!

Earned Agent of the Month with Bekins Vanlines!

Helped Indian River County usher in its 100th birthday in a 1960’s Mustang; what a year of celebrations is was!

Blessed to be the featured moving company in an article from TC Palm talking about moving trends. Such an honor!

Plus 3 ladies networking luncheons per month and weekly radio shows to highlight all that is happening here in the #TreasureCoast.

We are busy and engaged and hope to be the movers you call when in need.

Join us and GHO Homes for an Alive at Five that will unveil one of Vero’s newest communities and clubhouses. Free to all RAIRC members!

Save the date for for the 2nd Annual Top Producer Panel!

Certified Dementia Friendly Movers

June 25, 2025

White Glove Moving, Storage & Delivery has been a long time senior certified mover alongside our partnerships with Bekins Vanlines and Pak Mail Beachside through the National Association of Senior Move Managers. Yet, as the senior demographic ages, more and more people are losing some of their cognitive abilities and are being diagnosed with dementia. In fact, in the Treasure Coast of Florida there are several people on a waiting list to go into the assisted living facilities that also offer memory care. Several years back, the healthcare industry saw the demand rise and facilities offering only memory care units were created.

In 2020, White Glove Moving and Storage had the privilege of being the receiving and installation partner for the new Certus Memory Care facility in Vero Beach. As professional ff&e experts, it was exciting to be a part of a project right up the street from our corporate headquarters. Since opening their doors they have helped filled a gap in our community. In fact, every aspect of the space is designed to create calming thoughts and evoke nostalgia. The main gathering area is reminiscent of a thriving downtown from a bygone era. The lights imitate sunlight during the day and turn to a warm, cozy glow as the evening comes. Even aromas are used throughout the day to help foster for alertness and energy during the daytime and then change as night falls. It is that attention to the details families are after when searching a secure place to call home for their family members suffering from memory loss.

Recently, the team at Certus created the Certus Institute under the direction of Joshua Freitas, Ph.D., M.Ed., BC-DEd, et al. Chief Research Officer and Education Specialist, Susan Micheel, to certify local businesses on being dementia friendly. Starting with industries that often frequent the Certus-Vero Beach Campus, White Glove Moving & Storage was honored to be chosen and quickly signed up for the one-hour course. With training provided directly to the staff equipped with visuals and real-life scenario role playing, our trainers saw great value in the tips and techniques taught in the course. With much of our local moving catering to an older clientele often moving into senior communities, it was a valuable program for us to complete and brush up on the soft skills needed when engaging with customers suffering from dementia.

Though we are proud to be a trusted and preferred moving partner at Certus, the knowledge and certification gained allows our team of moving and storage pros to help with any senior relocation. Though many of those moves happen locally from home to a community or from one senior living facility to another; some require moving a loved one to another state. Fortunately, we can assist with interstate moves and are proud to offer unparalleled communication and fair pricing with the families and/or caregivers no matter the distance of one’s move. A special thank you to the Certus Institute for our additional senior moving certification; we hope to be an ongoing moving and storage resource for many years to come.

Is Tipping a Mover Customary?

May 28, 2025

At White Glove Moving & Storage we are excited to be a resource for our Treasure Coast customers doing as much or as little as they need done. In fact, with only a one hour minimum with labor billable in thirty minute increments afterwards, many clients are repeats because having help with the heavy lifting can be such a valuable service day in and day out. With that in mind, one of the most frequently asked questions is whether or not to tip the movers.

As with any tipping scenario, it is entirely up to the customer. If you feel your movers were well prepared and respectful, deserving of your extra dollars here are some standard rules of thumb:

$4-6 per man, per hour
Lump sum to split with crews of 3 or more
It can be given in cash or applied to the credit card charge (keep in mind we have no additional credit card processing fees)
Lunch or beverages are always appreciated especially in large, multi-day moves

Of course, our White Glove Moving & Storage team appreciates being chosen as your mover or go-to delivery agent. Tipping is always appreciated though not ever required.

A worthwhile alternative is to provide a 5 star review on Google and/or the BBB. When the movers are identified by name, they are recognized each month with a special bonus and this is on top of whatever gratuity was or was not given.

Each lead has a card for them to fill out their names and provides a QR code for happy customers to be able to go right to our Google page and leave their positive review.

Need help with an upcoming move? We are here for you. Just packing, just loading, full pack and move…we can do as much or as little as you need done with pricing that makes it possible and a reputation to serve that will provide peace of mind every time.

What Goes in What Box?

May 7, 2025

Are you planning a move and wanting to get a head start on the packing? For many, it is a great time to start sorting what you want to keep versus donate or throw away. For others, it is simply an easier task to do than the heavy lifting itself and helps to cut down on the overall expense of the move. With that in mind, knowing what to put in each box can be very helpful.

Additionally, it is important to remember that all boxes or bins must be fully closed for stacking. Another helpful tip is to label the boxes and if possible, provide the room you want the boxes placed in. On move day, at destination you can then go around with tape and paper to label the rooms. This will ensure your moving crew can easily put boxes in the spaces you want it placed making your settling in that much easier.

Here are examples of what goes into each box:

Best part, when you setup for a free estimate with White Glove Moving & Storage, we can help you figure out how many of each size box would be needed from what we see at the time of the survey. From there, we have discounted packages for buying boxes in bulk and many other perks. Looking forward to hearing from you and happy packing!

White Glove Moving & Storage Takes Home National Honor

March 31, 2025

Local moving company earns distinctive van line award for hauling household goods.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) continues to legislate for safer conditions on U.S. roads, something Bekins Van Lines – winner of the 2024 Fleet Safety Award in the Over 10 Million Miles category – works hard to support. White Glove represents a big part of those more than 10 million safe miles, enough to earn Bekins Van Lines’ 2024 Bronze Hauling Award.

Bekins Van Lines is the fourth largest household goods carrier in the United States, and White Glove – alongside more than 350 agencies nationwide – partners with the van line for all interstate moves. Bekins’ hauling award program recognizes agencies within the network who transport the goods of customers moving into or out of Florida over the course of the year. The volume figures used for the various award levels are a summation of transportation revenues for those customers moved.

“We’re proud of receiving the 2024 Fleet Safety award on behalf of our drivers and agencies, who work day in and day out to make sure our roads are safe,” said Mark Kirschner, CEO of Bekins Van Lines. “White Glove is a key partner that allows Bekins’ customers to enjoy great service.”

White Glove Moving, Storage & Delivery is one of just 13 Bekins agencies to achieve the Bronze Hauling Award in 2024. This is the [ordinal, i.e. fifth] Bronze Hauling Award for White Glove.

White Glove can be found at 2175 45th St. Vero Beach, FL or contacted at [772-778-4750.

About Bekins Van Lines

Wheaton | Bekins is one of the world’s most highly regarded providers of transportation services. The van line owns five household goods relocation brands, Wheaton World Wide Moving, Bekins Van Lines, Stevens Worldwide Van Lines, Arpin Van Lines and Clark & Reid. The van line is the fourth largest household goods carrier. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., through its brands Wheaton | Bekins offers private and corporate domestic and international household goods relocation services as well as special commodities and logistic services. The United States military is one of the company’s largest customers. The van line is partner to more than 350 Wheaton and Bekins agents nationwide. To learn more, visit www.bekins.com/why-bekins/partners.

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Customer Loyalty Award from Bekins Vanlines

March 18, 2025

White Glove Moving & Storage Earns Customer Loyalty Award

National organization awards White Glove with top quality honor.

Vero Beach, FL. — White Glove Moving, Storage & Delivery, an agent of Bekins Van Lines, recently earned the distinctive Customer Loyalty Award, an award from the van line honoring moving companies that achieve a Net Promoter Score® (NPS) of 70 or above.

“An NPS score of 70 is almost unheard of in the service industry,” said Mark Kirschner, CEO of Bekins Van Lines. “We’re proud to announce that White Glove has garnered this rating from customers through their exceptional work in 2024.”

The Customer Loyalty program is designed to recognize moving companies in the Bekins Van Lines network that offer the highest possible quality experiences to those using their services. Agents must receive at least ten responses throughout the program year and meet or exceed the van line’s average response rate.

White Glove is located at 21745 45th St Vero Beach, FL. 32967 and can be reached at 772-778-4750 or online at WhiteGloveUSA.com.

About Bekins Van Lines

Wheaton | Bekins is one of the world’s most highly regarded providers of transportation services. The van line owns five household goods relocation brands, Wheaton World Wide Moving, Bekins Van Lines, Stevens Worldwide Van Lines, Arpin Van Lines and Clark & Reid. The van line is the fourth largest household goods carrier. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., through its brands Wheaton | Bekins offers private and corporate domestic and international household goods relocation services as well as special commodities and logistic services. The United States military is one of the company’s largest customers. The van line is partner to more than 350 Wheaton and Bekins agents nationwide. To learn more, visit www.bekins.com/why-bekins/partners.

Battle of the Realtors: Supporting Little Birthday Angels

February 20, 2025

After Hurricane Milton in October of 2024, the Little Birthday Angels annual Battle of the Realtors event was postponed until the new year. As a result, more than 25 teams joined together at Vero Bowl to celebrate the good work of the organization and raise dollars through spirit competitions and as much bowling as possible in 1.5 hours. Supporting the cause as sponsors, bowlers, and emcee, White Glove Moving & Storage proudly placed second in the competitive showdown with Keller Williams of Vero Beach , who took 1st place, and Coldwell Banker Paradise led by Vance Brinkerhoff, placing 3rd.

In the end, the real winners will be the children who are going to be able to feel special on their birthdays because of the money generated through the efforts of all the teams and companies alike who gave. With hundreds of children identified as homeless through the school system, Little Birthday Angels works to ensure they are celebrated and are not forgotten on their special day. Whether it is a monthly birthday party complete with cupcakes and games at the various homeless shelters, or an individualized duffel bag with items from their wishlist and lots of essentials; they are shown love. At White Glove Moving & Storage, we understand the need and give of our time and energy to this non-profit because birthdays are important. Each month, we celebrate our team members with cards and cake. Small gestures all add up to big impacts when people, no matter their age, feel seen and appreciated. Happy to be a part of the good work being done. Until next bowling match!

Member of the Year Indian River Chamber of Commerce

January 13, 2025

The 102nd Indian River County Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards was a terrific celebration of the county’s history and accomplishments of its many members.

A special thank you to all the event sponsors for their partnership in this special event:
AT&T, Block & Scarpa, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Kim Small at Keller Williams Vero Realty, Marine Bank Beachside, Mario Corbiciero, MBV Engineering, Riverside Theatre, Senior Resource Association, Vero Tackle & Watersports and White Glove Moving, Storage & Delivery.

Congratulations to the 2024 award winners:
Marybeth Cunningham, Alma Lee Loy Community Service Award
Dyer Auto Group, Carolyn Eggert Economic Development Award
Bill Penney, The Leadership Foundation Inspiring Leader
White Glove Moving, Storage & Delivery Member of the Year
Melody Ipolito, Jack Chesnutt Ambassador of the Year Award
Kim Small, Director of the Year
Riverside Theatre, Chamber Champion of the Year
Sydney Mihailoff, Young Professional of the Year
Scott Finney, Volunteer of the Year

On behalf of the White Glove Moving & Storage team is was an honor to participate in the event and help serve as one of the moderators. Yet, the recognition for our overall dedication to the chamber and business community came as a delightful surprise. Annually, it is a joy to help the chamber with it’s Who’s Who guide distribution, miscellaneous moving needs, and contribute as an active business and board member.

Congrats again to the all the winners! For more information on how to join the chamber or share what this organization offers its members, reach out to Marketing Director, Anna Valencia Tillery via email at AnnaV@WhiteGloveUSA.net.

Wishing Everyone a Wonderful Holiday Season!

November 21, 2024

On behalf of the White Glove Moving & Storage team, we are so proud of the work we do and being top of mind for your relocation or heavy lifting needs.

We will be closed on Christmas and New Years Day, with limited hours on Christmas and New Year’s Eve. However, we are available anytime outside of those days to assist with as much or as little packing, storage, moving, or assembly help as needed.

Thank you for your ongoing trust and referrals. To learn a bit more, please check out this fun interview we did in conjunction with a live move.

https://youtu.be/Wt4VBD8qI-I?si=YHCWEBDu0au4VeoE

Inaugural Top Producer Panel for Indian River County Was a Success!

October 17, 2024

Hosted at the historic Heritage Center in downtown Vero Beach, more than 70 real estate pros came together after devastating storms to lift one another up and share insights on the industry over a catered lunch and a fall inspired sangria. Led by Anna Valencia Tillery with White Glove Moving & Storage the panel of Top Producers consisted of six different agents from boutique firms throughout Indian River County. In addition to covering the new Byers’ Broker Agreements, additional forms, as well as methods for persevering in a shifting market; we also embraced the history of local real estate as the county celebrates its final months of it’s 99th year while then gearing the conversation to its future.

In honor of the rich past that real estate has played in shaping Vero Beach, Sebastian, and Fellsmere we highlighted the many uses of the Heritage Center and how the historical society was able to save it from demolition before asking Linda Schlitt Gonzalez about three of the most impactful good changes that have occurred over the past 70 years since her parents opened their first real estate office. Kimberly Keithahn from Alex MacWilliam was another panelist and proudly represents Alex MacWilliam Real Estate who also was a realtor pioneer and their brokerage will be celebrating 75 years in business soon. Her insights as to choosing a family led office with a non competing broker and full of education gave the audience a glimpse of questions to ask when considering a place to hang one’s hat.

Cathy Curley was the next panelist to be asked a question during the event, she is with Dale Sorensen Real Estate and really finds value in the new Buyer’s Broker Agreements. Having been from Connecticut where these agreements were already standard procedure, se shared ways she leverages her relationships with her customers and the experiences they partake in as a natural way to explain to them her worth and have them sign the necessary forms. Scotty Reynolds, team leader of The Reynolds Team at Compass, shared his new found love of the agreements and explained just like an athlete must practice daily so does his team so that the language and value are properly conveyed from agent to buyer.

Luckily for us, Cindy J. O’Dare with the O’Dare Boga Dobson Group with One Sotheby’s who specializes exclusively in high-end luxury home sales, was able to join us and provide insights as it pertains to that sector. How are the forms affecting the luxury market? With no issues, in fact, she said many of the sellers are simply willing to step up and give away more knowing the right buyer for the right home often needs to be incentivized for a deal to be done.

Hollie Billero Buldo with Billero and Billero Real Estate serves in leadership roles at the local level as well as on a state and national level. With shifts to a buyer’s market and all the new rules, she gave the audience comfort in knowing that hand picked agents throughout the state were chosen to help create the new forms and that the protections now in place for realtors will ensure they don’t work for free. Following that we heard back from Linda Schlitt Gonzalez about the positive trends in the marketplace like how special our region is as well as the lowering of interest rates and more.

With team leaders on the stage, we got to learn a little about the pros to being a part of a team in the world of real estate from Scott Reynolds and Cindy O’Dare. We also got to learn some tips and the importance of communication from Kimberly Keithahn as it pertains to probate sales knowing much of the market in Indian River County is older with family often far away. Additionally, guests learned about the top lead sources Cathy Curley values and why spending more when times are tough often translates into bigger sales and loyal clients from Cindy. Plus, the value of taking on leadership roles within one’s office or associations can translate into connections that bring unparallelled value to one’s business. Best part, each panelist was able to leave the audience with a final take away and each was full of positivity and good food for thought. My personal favorite was support the affiliates who support you; though each panelist aced their closing remarks.

While the six panelists shared their experiences, our realtor guests in the audience enjoyed a catered lunch from Wild Thyme and prior to the panel discussion was able to visit each of the sponsors at their decorated table to learn more about their services. A special thank you to Image 360, Treasure Coast Home & Living Magazine, Lulich & Attorneys, 360 Butler, Union Home Mortgage Treasure Coast, and White Glove Moving & Storage for supporting the event and ensuring guests had great takeaways from the afternoon. Long branded lighters were a fun souvenir for everyone who partook in the event and as a way to give back to our neighbors in need hit hard by the tornadoes that resulted from Hurricane Milton, many brought water or wipes as a donation upon entry that White Glove Moving & Storage will help disperse.

Much gratitude to all who attended and we look forward to making this an annual event showcasing different top producers and addressing a variety of questions as it pertains to the ever changing dynamics involved with real estate.