Save money on your next move with this free, ultimate guide from Movers.com – you can even get 7 free, no-obligation quotes from local moving companies, by filling out a single easy form. Read the full guide for top money-saving tips from expert movers!
Can you guess how much my last move cost me?
No seriously, can you?
I can't - everything was so hectic and last minute, I'm sure it cost me an arm and a leg in extras, but I can't even calculate all the last-minute mistakes, that led to last-minute charges.
In fact, honestly, I don't even want to. Let's just say that it was a nightmare.
It was such a nightmare, I decided to do a bunch of research and write this blog so that hopefully you won't have to go through it as well.
Let me explain though.
The costs for a moving company to transport your belongings can vary, a lot. Particularly when factors such as driving distance, carrying distance, and common packing mistakes are factored in. If you're not prepared... well, just be prepared, okay?
It will save you from sticker shock when you see the final price - or even better, you can take steps to drastically reduce that price. It's easier than you think, if you plan for it.
Your first stop, in my opinion, should be Movers.com. They regularly publish free, easy-to-understand guides, that can walk you through the entire process.
The first step for any successful move, their guide explains, is advance planning, so I hope you're reading this a long time before you plan to move. If you're not, and moving day is coming up soon - that's alright too. Just get ready, because we've got a lot to cover, and not much time.
The guide walks you through several ways that scheduling your move well in advance, having everything properly packed, and finding the right moving company, can simplify the entire process. Of course, it also explains how to handle each of these steps, I'm just giving you the short version.
The coolest tool they provide you with though, is their free quote service.
Sure, you can call individual moving companies and tell each one all the details, but that's both time-consuming and tricky.
The easy way is, well, easier.
It's also faster, free, and carries no obligation, so if there's a downside, I don't see it.
Just fill out a simple form on the Movers.com website (after you click "Get Free Quotes") and they'll take care of the rest. The information will be shared with 7 of the top companies in your local area, so they can estimate the cost, provide additional details, or offer suggestions to optimize the process.
It's not just about the rates though - they also collect reviews on all the best movers, so you can compare the costs, reviews, and conditions of each company, all in one place.
If you plan far enough in advance, say, 6 months for long-distance moves, you can often cut your costs by about 25% - and that's some serious savings. I'll share a few more of the top tips, but remember, you can read the full guide for free, or get free quotes, just by clicking this highlighted text.
Here are a few of my favorite tips - in short form.
1. Collect boxes and packing materials for free - the guide suggests several ways to do this.
2. Pack efficiently - fewer boxes means fewer costs.
3. Garage sale - if you don't need something in your new home, don't pay to ship it, just sell it.
4. Insurance - you want it, read the full guide to see how to simplify the process.
There are also a ton of other money-saving suggestions if you want to do a bit more of the work yourself.
How about renting a truck and driving yourself?
Have you considered a portable storage unit?
What about moving some of your heavier items in advance, if you're visiting the new place early, or have somewhere nearby to store it?
The point is, you have options, and there are lots of ways to save money - all collected in one, easy-to-understand, totally free guide.
I mean, I wrote this entire blog based on it, and barely even scratched the surface.
Just click one of the links I shared earlier to read the full guide - or, if you're not interested in money-saving steps you can take, don't.
Who's not interested in saving money though?
