Moving Tips | As far as smooth out of state moving experiences go, this one takes the cake. If you have furniture and a lot of belongings to move out of state and don’t want to deal with the hassle of moving yourself, this is your best option.
We all know the drill, there’s a friend of ours that has that big truck and that can help you move, so you cash in a favor and / or just ask for help. Well, it turns out that sometimes it’s cheaper to hire a company and just lay back as they do all the hard work for us. In fact, some studies say that people who hire professionals to move out of state end up saving more money than people asking for favors or doing things their own way. Gas money, storage, motel rooms to sleep in between the trips and other expenses might be the justification, but either way this just makes you notice just how important it is to get quotes so you can think your decisions over. Of course if you have friends and family available to help you move, that’s always a big help!
You should definitely look out for quotes, but one thing you have to keep in mind is that companies do “specials” frequently. This comes in many ways, from simple discounts to added benefits. They often come when the company is in its low season, which is late fall to late spring. The summer months are the busiest months and “peak” times for moving companies. If you can, avoid moving during the summer months if you want the cheapest moving rates possible. This is one of the most important points on the list because special promotions have the ability to change the game altogether.
Another thing you should have in mind about company’s prices is the “make them fight” factor – this is simply the competition effect. Contact company A and say something along the lines “I’ve worked with your company before and I like your service, however company B offered me this price, can you provide me with your best quote please?”. This is a powerful argument and company A will surely think about it.
The place to “crash” while moving is very important, since you will spend money on this one too. Unless you know someone with a place you could use along your way or you plan on traveling to your new home in one day/night, then you will most likely be needing a place to sleep. Plan your trip ahead of time and find the motels or hotels you want to stay at before you leave. As a general rule of thumb, motels are cheaper in medium sized towns. Try to find deals ahead of time online to make your stays even cheaper and book your rooms in advance. Read reviews online to find out about the room quality and conditions so you don’t arrive to an unwanted surprise. If you are really on a tight budget and want to keep it as cheap as possible, look for couch surfing buddies online to crash with along the way.
The best piece of advice I can give you when it comes to moving out of state cheaply is to have everything planned way before you actually make the trip. This will save you a lot of money, believe me, and it will save you from being all stressed out when moving time comes. Thoroughly and properly planning for an out of state move will undoubtedly save you a lot of money on your move, no matter which method of transportation you end up choosing.
Plan how your stuff will be moved or transported, get the quotes, check for specials, make companies fight, get a place to crash from your friends or rent from a trusted source, get a storage unit along the way if you think you need it and have everything planned out.
Make lists!
Make lots of lists, keep an inventory of everything you are taking, make an inventory of everything you aren’t taking, check the paths you will use via Google Maps / Streetview and… Well, you get the idea – organization is really the key here, and you should be disciplined and organized to make sure you save all that you can.
If you are moving out of state with children, then this post is a must-read for every parent. It covers how to break the news of an out of state move to your kids and ways to keep them entertained and excited throughout the moving process. Surely these tips will help you see the light at the end of the tunnel and save you a few grey hairs…if not a hefty wad of cash too on your move!
That’s About It…
I hope that this article has helped you are able to use some of this advice to your advantage. Moving out of state isn’t that hard, but it’s far from a cakewalk. If you take the proper time to plan and prepare for your out of state move, then you should be able to make it to your new destination safe and sound within your means. Though it may be stressful at times the stress can be minimized if you follow these guidelines.
Best of luck to you and to your moving efforts and have a nice future. - Cheap Moving Tips
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