Did you know you can save money by moving during the right month, day, and week? All you need to do is move when it’s less busy – this free guide from Movers.com explains how it works, and how to get free estimates.
Movers, like any other business, follow the rules of supply and demand.
When there's a lot of demand, that lowers the supply, and unfortunately, raises the rates.
It's not all bad news though - because the reverse is also true, and when there's little demand that means there's a large supply of bored movers, and you can often get a reduced rate.
This strategy guide from Movers.com, a free online resource that helps you to save money on your next move, explains it all.
They use statistics from the American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA) to break down the best, and worst, times to plan a move - by month, week, and even day.
Their research shows that every year, the warmer summer months are the most common time to move, and experts suggest this may be due to several factors. Movers.com provides an in-depth look at each cause and explains that during these months, the rates for moving may be higher, due to the increased activity and workload.
Although it is possible to hire professional movers during the peak season, their guide suggests that it may be more difficult to find a reputable company, unless you've planned well in advance. For budget-conscious readers, the guide suggests moving either soon before, or after, the peak season, to get the best rates.
Of course, while moving during the off-season can help a little, it's only a part of the puzzle.
The full, free guide also provides a more comprehensive breakdown of the most effective times to move, by month, week, and day. Although this can vary based on several factors, it suggests that the best time to move may be in April, during the spring break for children, right before the peak moving season.
One method the guide suggests for ensuring that a top-tier moving company is available is to move during the middle of the month. Since most people move at either the beginning or end of the month, moving companies often have empty schedules mid-month, and may also reduce their rates.
Obviously, this can be a bit tricky since you often gain possession of a new home, and lose possession of your old home, at the end of the month - but if you can manage it, this can definitely save you some money.
A final technique suggested in the guide, which may require taking time off work, is scheduling a move for the middle of the week. Although it is more common to move on the weekends, that means that once again, the movers are less busy during the week. If you can schedule a move when they have no other work, if nothing else you'll have their full attention at least - but you may also get a reduced rate.
Unfortunately, none of this helps you to figure out just how much a move will cost, regardless of how much you save, or when you schedule it. But we're not done yet.
While these techniques can help you to reduce your moving costs, Movers.com still has another trick up its sleeve. Here's how it works:
Click here to see their top pre-screened movers for Edison, NJ - and look for a big green button that says, "Get Quotes."
When you click it, it will take you to a simple quote request form. Just fill it in with some details about your move, and they'll send it to a bunch of their top-rated moving companies.
You'll get back up to 7 quotes from local experts, with absolutely no cost, and no obligation.
It's that easy - just click any of the highlighted links to read the full, free guide - or to get your free estimates from local professionals.
