Moving might be necessary, but paying an arm and a leg for it isn’t. Movers.com can help you to save money in several ways, with easy DIY strategies, helpful video guides, and a free quote tool to help you find the best local crew.
The worst part about moving, in my opinion, is watching the moving crew carry the boxes, and hearing a little "cha-ching" with each one, as my bill grows larger.
Of course, I picked a full-service move, and the bill was really the only bad part about it - but you have a lot more options than that. Movers.com, a free resource for planning your next move, explains how you can get the full-service crew, an affordable DIY option, or anything in between. Learn how at
If you haven't been in charge of moving before, then there are probably many small details you're not aware of yet - and you should get that sorted, before you start packing.
Movers.com makes it easy, because they break down every single step and explain how to do it yourself, or how to hire a professional, and even how to know which option is better, and how much each will cost.
This is more important than you might think, because while moving may seem simple, the costs quickly start to add up.
The newest free guide from Movers.com focuses on 5 common additional costs, and offers techniques for completing at least part of the move with “Do-It-Yourself” strategies, so you can save a few bucks.
Here's the short version: Most common moving jobs can be handled by an expert, done DIY, or some combination of the two - and of course, the more Do-It-Yourself work you do, the smaller your bill will be.
In the full guide, you can find suggestions for proper packing, including video guides for more complex or breakable items. This includes strategies for collecting moving boxes, packing valuable or fragile items such as glassware and stemware, and organizational tips to ensure that nothing is missed or lost along the way.
The easiest way to save money on your next move, in my opinion, is to combine two key strategies.
First, use the Movers.com guide which offers multiple strategies for reducing the overall carrying weight of your move, such as by moving some boxes beforehand, or getting help from some friends to carry heavy furniture. If you can reduce the weight, amount, or distance for carrying, you're probably reducing your costs.
Secondly, use the Movers.com free quote tool - but we'll get to that in a minute.
Before we get into the last cost-saving technique, we should briefly discuss, what if money isn't the primary factor?
What if you're more concerned about getting everything done fast, efficient, and smoothly, because you don't have time to mess around?
In that case, I suggest an option called a "full-service move," which comes with additional costs, but a significantly reduced workload. In a full-service move, the crew will handle everything.
Packing up the old house, moving everything into the new house, and even unpacking the boxes and setting everything up, that's all included. The goal is for them to unpack your new home to look just like your old home, as if you never even left.
Of course, as you've likely guessed, it's a lot more expensive... so here's my final cost-saving tip, and it's a good one.
The rates and fees can vary from crew to crew and state to state, but don't worry, Movers.com has a simple tool for estimating the rate of nearly any upcoming move, anywhere in the USA.
You just have to fill in one single form on the Movers.com website with information about your upcoming move, and Movers.com will send that information to 7 pre-vetted local crews.
You'll get back up to 7 quotes, 100% free, with no obligation. It's that easy.
Don't take my word for it, all the facts, video guides, walkthroughs, and free quotes can be found at Movers.com
