{"id":5122,"date":"2024-06-12T13:24:37","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T13:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agoyu.com\/learn\/?p=5122"},"modified":"2024-10-09T20:40:58","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T20:40:58","slug":"how-to-hire-movers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agoyu.com\/learn\/how-to-hire-movers\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Hire Movers: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Anyone that has moved before, knows that moving can be a real headache. Luckily, hiring professional movers makes it a whole lot easier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that you might be thinking that hiring professional movers will cost you an arm and a leg, but that\u2019s not always the case.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a little bit of research, you can find some of the most affordable and reliable movers to make your move a breeze. Here are some important things you should know on how to hire movers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Power of Agoyu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of research, have you heard of Agoyu? It&#8217;s this fantastic online platform that connects you with top-rated moving companies in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Agoyu AI technology, you can scan all your items, get weight estimates, and receive moving quotes in a matter of minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you need <a href=\"https:\/\/agoyu.com\/learn\/how-to-save-money-when-moving\/\" target=\"_blank\">residential moving services<\/a> for a local move or you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/agoyu.com\/learn\/best-international-moving-company\/\" target=\"_blank\">moving internationally<\/a>, the Agoyu app can help you compare the costs of the best moving companies so you can schedule your move with one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the video below to see exactly how Agoyu works!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/agoyu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n    <video loop autoplay muted>\n  <source src=\"https:\/\/agoyu.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Agoyu-Motion-Ad-Short.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n  Your browser does not support the video tag.\n<\/video><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/agoyu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Find Movers With the Help of Agoyu Today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should You Hire Professional Movers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re moving across town or just down the street, you might be able to get by with a few friends and rent a moving truck without needing to hire a mover. But if you\u2019re relocating to a new city or state, hiring movers is a smart move. They\u2019ve got the equipment, the expertise, and the muscle to ensure your stuff gets from point A to point B.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, booking a mover during peak season &#8211; the summer months &#8211; or too close to your moving date can cost more. Ideally, you should book your movers at least two months before your moving date and in the spring, winter, or fall so you can <a href=\"https:\/\/agoyu.com\/learn\/how-to-save-money-when-moving\/\" target=\"_blank\">save some money on your move<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research Potential Moving Companies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve decided to hire a moving company, it\u2019s time to start researching the <a href=\"https:\/\/agoyu.com\/learn\/best-moving-companies\/\" target=\"_blank\">best moving companies<\/a>. Don\u2019t just pick the first one that you see &#8211; do your due diligence. Check out their website, read reviews on multiple platforms, and make sure they have a good reputation and track record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Multiple Estimates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019ve narrowed it down to your top choices, get quotes from each one. But don\u2019t just go with the cheapest option because that could be a red flag for shady service. Instead, look for a company that offers a fair price and transparent pricing policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Sure Your Movers Know Everything That Needs to Be Moved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Communication is key when hiring movers. Make sure you give them a detailed inventory of everything that needs to be packed and moved. That way, there are no surprises on moving day and they can plan accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inquire About Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with the best movers, accidents happen. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to ask about your insurance coverage. Reputable moving companies will have policies in place to protect your belongings in case of damage or loss.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people don\u2019t realize that their existing renters or homeowners insurance don\u2019t cover their belongings in transit during their move. While moving companies typically offer released value coverage or full value protection, you can get separate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statefarm.com\/simple-insights\/residence\/the-ins-and-outs-of-moving-insurance\" target=\"_blank\">moving insurance<\/a> through a third party to ensure all of your valuable items are covered, like fine artwork or jewelry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check and Confirm Your Mover\u2019s Credentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t just take a company\u2019s word for it, do a little digging and confirm their credentials. Make sure they\u2019re properly licensed and insured, and check for any complaints or disciplinary actions filed against the organizations like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Better Business Bureau<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"agoyu-booking-section\">\n    <h1 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\">\n        <b >Need Movers?<\/b> Your Move, Your Choice\n    <\/h1>\n    <div class=\"agoyu-booking-section-container\">\n        <div class=\"agoyu-booking-section-item\" style=\"background-color: #032a40\">\n            <div >\n                <label\n                        style=\"\n                border-radius: 25px;\n                border: 1px solid #ffffff;\n                color: #ffffff;\n                padding: 4px 8px;\n                height: min-content;\n                margin-bottom: 20px;\n              \"\n                >Recommended<\/label\n                >\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                        src=\"https:\/\/agoyu-qa.bigin.top\/packages\/frontend\/app-assets\/img\/logo.png\"\n                        style=\"width: 180px;\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <h2 style=\"color: #ffffff;  margin-top: 20px\">\n                Instant Exact Cost for Your Specific Move\n            <\/h2>\n            <p\n                    style=\"\n              color: #ffffff;\n              margin-top: 30px;\n              margin-bottom: 30px;\n            \"\n            >\n                Agoyu\u2019s AI technology give you quick, precise estimates. Scan your\n                room, receive instant quotes from multiple movers, and confidently\n                select the best option for you.\n            <\/p>\n            <div\n                    id=\"agoyu-booking-card\"\n                    data-test-name=\"card\"\n                    data-test-variant=\"medium\"\n                    data-test-state=\"\"\n                    class=\"bg-white bd-rds-24 b-card b-card--medium shadow-1\"\n                    style=\"\n              background-color: #fff;\n              box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);\n              overflow: hidden;\n              transition: 0.3s;\n              border-radius: 24px !important;\n            \"\n            >\n                <!---->\n                <div\n                        class=\"b-card__body p-4x p-lg-5x p-xl-8x\"\n                        style=\"padding: 16px\"\n                >\n                    <div id=\"booking-step-1\">\n                        <h1\n                                class=\"text-center text-4xl fw-700 text-uppercase\"\n                                style=\"\n                    font-weight: 700;\n                    font-size: 24px;\n                    line-height: 1.3636363636;\n                    text-transform: uppercase;\n                    text-align: center;\n                  \"\n                        >\n                  <span class=\"c-primary\" style=\"color: #00a1e0\">\n                    STEP 1 OF 3<\/span\n                  >\n                        <\/h1>\n                        <div\n                                class=\"d-inline-flex flex-wrap items-sm-center mt-4x\"\n                                style=\"\n                    margin-top: 16px;\n                    display: inline-flex;\n                    flex-wrap: wrap;\n                  \"\n                        >\n                            <div\n                                    class=\"d-flex items-center\"\n                                    style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap\"\n                            >\n                                <div\n                                        class=\"tag-name\"\n                                        style=\"\n                        align-items: center;\n                        background-color: #f2f2f2;\n                        border-radius: 20px;\n                        display: flex;\n                        font-size: 14px;\n                        font-weight: 600;\n                        height: 32px;\n                        justify-content: center;\n                        width: 32px;\n                      \"\n                                >\n                                    1\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div\n                                        class=\"px-2x fw-600 tag-title\"\n                                        style=\"\n                        font-size: 16px;\n                        font-weight: 600;\n                        padding-right: 8px;\n                        padding-left: 8px;\n                        text-wrap: nowrap;\n                      \"\n                                >\n                                    Enter Move Details\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div\n                                        id=\"tag-distance\"\n                                        data-test-name=\"tag\"\n                                        data-test-variant=\"light\"\n                                        data-test-state=\"\"\n                                        class=\"mt-2x mt-sm-0x b-tag b-tag--light bg-green-light c-secondary\"\n                                        style=\"\n                        font-size: 12px;\n                        line-height: 16px;\n                        align-items: center;\n                        background-color: #d6f3ff;\n                        border-radius: 20px;\n                        color: #00a1e0;\n                        display: inline-flex;\n                        font-weight: 600;\n                        max-width: 100%;\n                        padding: 4px 10px;\n                        white-space: nowrap;\n                        margin-top: 10px;\n                        display: none;\n                      \"\n                                >\n                                    <div class=\"text-ellipsis\"><\/div>\n                                    <!---->\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <!---->\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div\n                                class=\"moving-info-container mt-4x p-3x p-sm-0x\"\n                                style=\"margin-top: 16px; padding: 12px\"\n                        >\n                            <div style=\"display: flex\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"uil uil-location-pin-alt\"\n                                        style=\"font-size: 20px; color: gray\"\n                                ><\/i>\n\n                                <input\n                                        type=\"text\"\n                                        id=\"from_street\"\n                                        placeholder=\"Enter moving from\"\n                                        style=\"border: none; margin-left: 10px; width: 100%; font-size: 14px\"\n                                \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <hr \/>\n                            <div style=\"display: flex\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"uil uil-location-point\"\n                                        style=\"font-size: 20px; color: gray\"\n                                ><\/i>\n\n                                <input\n                                        type=\"text\"\n                                        id=\"to_street\"\n                                        placeholder=\"Enter moving to\"\n                                        style=\"border: none; margin-left: 10px; width: 100%; font-size: 14px\"\n                                \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <hr \/>\n\n                            <div style=\"display: flex\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"uil uil-calendar-alt\"\n                                        style=\"font-size: 20px; color: gray\"\n                                ><\/i>\n\n                                <div class=\"input-group date\" id=\"datetimepicker1\">\n                                    <input\n                                            type=\"text\"\n                                            class=\"\"\n                                            style=\"border: none; margin-left: 10px; width: 100%; font-size: 14px\"\n                                            placeholder=\"Enter moving date\"\n                                    \/>\n                                    <span class=\"input-group-addon\">\n                        <span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-calendar\"><\/span>\n                      <\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <!---->\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div id=\"booking-step-2\" style=\"display: none\">\n                        <div>\n                            <div\n                                    class=\"d-flex \"\n                                    style=\"display: flex; \"\n                            >\n                                <button\n                                        id=\"btn-back-agoyu-booking\"\n                                        data-test-name=\"button\"\n                                        data-test-variant=\"ghost\"\n                                        data-test-state=\"\"\n                                        type=\"button\"\n                                        class=\"mb-2x b-btn b-btn--ghost medium\"\n                                        style=\"\n                        border-radius: 8px;\n                        font-size: 16px;\n                        line-height: 20px;\n                        background-color: transparent;\n                        color: #333;\n                        margin-bottom: 8px;\n                        font-weight: 600;\n                        min-width: 32px;\n                        align-items: center;\n                        border: none;\n                        display: inline-flex;\n                        justify-content: center;\n                        text-align: center;\n                        transition: all 0.25s;\n                      \"\n                                >\n                                    <i class=\"uil uil-arrow-left\" style=\"font-size: 28px\"><\/i>\n\n                                    Back\n                                    <!---->\n                                <\/button>\n                                <div>\n                                    <h1\n                                            class=\"text-center text-4xl fw-700 text-uppercase\"\n                                            style=\"\n                          font-weight: 700;\n                          font-size: 24px;\n                          line-height: 1.3636363636;\n                          text-transform: uppercase;\n                          text-align: center;\n                          margin-bottom: 0;\n                              padding: 1rem 1.6rem;\n                        \"\n                                    >\n                        <span class=\"c-primary\" style=\"color: #00a1e0\"\n                        >STEP 2 OF 3<\/span\n                        >\n                                    <\/h1>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                                    class=\"d-flex items-center\"\n                                    style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-top: 15px\"\n                            >\n                                <div\n                                        class=\"tag-name\"\n                                        style=\"\n                        align-items: center;\n                        background-color: #f2f2f2;\n                        border-radius: 20px;\n                        display: flex;\n                        font-size: 14px;\n                        font-weight: 600;\n                        height: 32px;\n                        justify-content: center;\n                        width: 32px;\n                      \"\n                                >\n                                    2\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div\n                                        class=\"px-2x fw-600 tag-title\"\n                                        style=\"\n                        font-size: 16px;\n                        font-weight: 600;\n                        padding-right: 8px;\n                        padding-left: 8px;\n                      \"\n                                >\n                                    Select services\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                                    class=\"c-green fw-700 text-md mt-4x\"\n                                    style=\"\n                      color: #24a83a;\n                      font-weight: 700;\n                      font-size: 14px;\n                      line-height: 1.2857142857;\n                      margin-top: 16px;\n                    \"\n                            >\n                                **Please note you may check more than one service\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                                    role=\"group\"\n                                    aria-label=\"checkbox-group\"\n                                    data-test-name=\"checkbox-group\"\n                                    data-test-variant=\"horizontal\"\n                                    data-test-state=\"\"\n                                    class=\"b-checkbox-group row row-xs mt-sm-4x b-checkbox-group--horizontal\"\n                                    style=\"\n                      margin-top: 16px;\n                      margin-left: 0px;\n                      margin-right: 0px;\n                    \"\n                            >\n                                <div\n                                        class=\"col-12 mt-4x mt-md-0x order-1\"\n                                        style=\"padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px\"\n                                >\n                                    <label\n                                            data-test-name=\"checkbox\"\n                                            data-test-variant=\"border\"\n                                            data-test-state=\"\"\n                                            class=\"b-checkbox service-checkbox mr-0x is-bordered\"\n                                            style=\"\n                          align-items: flex-start;\n                          background-color: #fafafa;\n                          border-radius: 24px;\n                          display: block;\n                          height: 100%;\n                          padding: 0.4rem;\n                          transition: all 0.2s;\n                          white-space: inherit;\n                          border: 1px solid #eaeaea;\n                        \"\n                                    ><span class=\"b-checkbox__input\"\n                                    >\n                          <input\n                                  name=\"services[]\"\n                                  type=\"checkbox\"\n                                  aria-hidden=\"false\"\n                                  class=\"b-checkbox__original\"\n                                  value=\"REFERENCE_BOOKING_TYPE_MOVING\"\n                                  style=\"\n                              height: 0;\n                              margin: 0;\n                              opacity: 0;\n                              outline: 0;\n                              position: absolute;\n                              width: 0;\n                              z-index: -1;\n                            \"\n                          \/><\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"b-checkbox__label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"\n                                        ><div class=\"d-flex flex-1\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n                                    src=\"https:\/\/agoyu.com\/_nuxt\/img\/household-goods-shipping.cd752ae.svg\"\n                                    alt=\"Agoyu Moving\"\n                                    width=\"100\"\n                                    height=\"100\"\n                                    class=\"bd-rds-16\"\n                            \/>\n                            <div\n                                    class=\"d-flex flex-column content-space-between flex-1 ml-1x mt-2x text-lg fw-600 c-gray-2\"\n                                    style=\"\n                                margin-top: 8px;\n                                margin-left: 4px;\n                                color: #5e6b75;\n                                display: flex;\n                                justify-content: space-between;\n                                flex-direction: column;\n                                width: 100%;\n                              \"\n                            >\n                              Household goods shipping\n                              <span\n                                      class=\"ml-auto mr-1x mb-1x b-btn b-btn--ghost small btn-selected\"\n                                      style=\"\n                                  border-radius: 8px;\n                                  border-radius: 8px;\n                                  font-size: 12px;\n                                  line-height: 16px;\n                                  padding: 8px 12px;\n                                  background-color: transparent;\n                                  color: #333;\n                                  margin-bottom: 4px;\n                                  margin-right: 4px;\n                                  margin-left: auto;\n                                  font-weight: 600;\n                                  min-width: 32px;\n                                  align-items: center;\n                                  border: none;\n                                  display: inline-flex;\n                                  justify-content: center;\n                                  text-align: center;\n                                  transition: all 0.25s;\n                                \"\n                              >\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"uil uil-check\"\n                                        style=\"\n                                    font-size: 28px;\n                                    font-weight: 400;\n                                    font-size: 20px;\n                                    min-height: 14px;\n                                    min-width: 14px;\n                                  \"\n                                ><\/i>\n\n                                Selected\n                                  <!---->\n                              <\/span>\n                              <span\n                                      class=\"ml-auto mr-1x mb-1x b-btn b-btn--secondary small btn-select\"\n                                      style=\"\n                                  border-radius: 8px;\n                                  font-size: 12px;\n                                  line-height: 16px;\n                                  padding: 8px 12px;\n                                  background-color: #d6f3ff;\n                                  color: #00a1e0;\n                                  margin-bottom: 4px;\n                                  margin-right: 4px;\n                                  margin-left: auto;\n                                  font-weight: 600;\n                                  min-width: 32px;\n                                  align-items: center;\n                                  border: none;\n                                  display: inline-flex;\n                                  justify-content: center;\n                                  text-align: center;\n                                  transition: all 0.25s;\n                                \"\n                              >\n                                <!---->\n                                Select\n                                  <!---->\n                              <\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                                            <!----><\/span\n                                        ><\/label\n                                    >\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div\n                                        class=\"col-12 mt-4x mt-md-0x order-1\"\n                                        style=\"\n                        padding-left: 4px;\n                        padding-right: 4px;\n                        margin-top: 10px;\n                      \"\n                                >\n                                    <label\n                                            data-test-name=\"checkbox\"\n                                            data-test-variant=\"border\"\n                                            data-test-state=\"\"\n                                            class=\"b-checkbox service-checkbox mr-0x is-bordered\"\n                                            style=\"\n                          align-items: flex-start;\n                          background-color: #fafafa;\n                          border-radius: 24px;\n                          display: block;\n                          height: 100%;\n                          padding: 0.4rem;\n                          transition: all 0.2s;\n                          white-space: inherit;\n                          border: 1px solid #eaeaea;\n                        \"\n                                    ><span class=\"b-checkbox__input\"\n                                    >\n                          <input\n                                  name=\"services[]\"\n                                  type=\"checkbox\"\n                                  aria-hidden=\"false\"\n                                  class=\"b-checkbox__original\"\n                                  value=\"REFERENCE_BOOKING_TYPE_VEHICLE_SHIPPING\"\n                                  style=\"\n                              height: 0;\n                              margin: 0;\n                              opacity: 0;\n                              outline: 0;\n                              position: absolute;\n                              width: 0;\n                              z-index: -1;\n                            \"\n                          \/><\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"b-checkbox__label\" style=\"margin-top: 5px\"\n                                        ><div class=\"d-flex flex-1\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n                                    src=\"https:\/\/agoyu.com\/_nuxt\/img\/vehicle-shipping.85c2ba6.svg\"\n                                    alt=\"Agoyu Moving\"\n                                    width=\"100\"\n                                    height=\"100\"\n                                    class=\"bd-rds-16\"\n                            \/>\n                            <div\n                                    class=\"d-flex flex-column content-space-between flex-1 ml-1x mt-2x text-lg fw-600 c-gray-2\"\n                                    style=\"\n                                margin-top: 8px;\n                                margin-left: 4px;\n                                color: #5e6b75;\n                                display: flex;\n                                justify-content: space-between;\n                                flex-direction: column;\n                                width: 100%;\n                              \"\n                            >\n                              Vehicle shipping\n                              <span\n                                      class=\"ml-auto mr-1x mb-1x b-btn b-btn--ghost small btn-selected\"\n                                      style=\"\n                                  border-radius: 8px;\n                                  border-radius: 8px;\n                                  font-size: 12px;\n                                  line-height: 16px;\n                                  padding: 8px 12px;\n                                  background-color: transparent;\n                                  color: #333;\n                                  margin-bottom: 4px;\n                                  margin-right: 4px;\n                                  margin-left: auto;\n                                  font-weight: 600;\n                                  min-width: 32px;\n                                  align-items: center;\n                                  border: none;\n                                  display: inline-flex;\n                                  justify-content: center;\n                                  text-align: center;\n                                  transition: all 0.25s;\n                                \"\n                              >\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"uil uil-check\"\n                                        style=\"\n                                    font-size: 28px;\n                                    font-weight: 400;\n                                    font-size: 20px;\n                                    min-height: 14px;\n                                    min-width: 14px;\n                                  \"\n                                ><\/i>\n\n                                Selected\n                                  <!---->\n                              <\/span>\n                              <span\n                                      class=\"ml-auto mr-1x mb-1x b-btn b-btn--secondary small btn-select\"\n                                      style=\"\n                                  border-radius: 8px;\n                                  font-size: 12px;\n                                  line-height: 16px;\n                                  padding: 8px 12px;\n                                  background-color: #d6f3ff;\n                                  color: #00a1e0;\n                                  margin-bottom: 4px;\n                                  margin-right: 4px;\n                                  margin-left: auto;\n                                  font-weight: 600;\n                                  min-width: 32px;\n                                  align-items: center;\n                                  border: none;\n                                  display: inline-flex;\n                                  justify-content: center;\n                                  text-align: center;\n                                  transition: all 0.25s;\n                                \"\n                              >\n                                <!---->\n                                Select\n                                  <!---->\n                              <\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                                            <!----><\/span\n                                        ><\/label\n                                    >\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <span\n                            id=\"error-agoyu-booking\"\n                            style=\"\n                  color: #be0808;\n                  font-size: 14px;\n                  margin-left: 15px;\n                  margin-top: 15px;\n                \"\n                    ><\/span>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"d-flex content-end mt-10x\"\n                            style=\"\n                  margin-top: 20px;\n                  display: flex;\n                  justify-content: flex-end;\n                \"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"submit-agoyu-booking\"\n                                data-test-name=\"button\"\n                                data-test-variant=\"primary\"\n                                data-test-state=\"\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                                class=\"b-btn b-btn--primary large\"\n                                style=\"\n                    border-radius: 12px;\n                    font-size: 20px;\n                    line-height: 26px;\n                    padding: 14px 16px;\n                    background-color: #00a1e0;\n                    color: #fff;\n                    font-weight: 600;\n                    min-width: 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