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Whether you are moving across the street or across the country,
all moves require the same patience and preparation. After notifying
your current landlord (if you rent), it's important to establish
a budget for moving expenses as soon as you can.
Determine your Spending Comfort Level
Before you can initiate a move, you must first have an understanding
for what you are comfortable spending on your move. The budget
will differ depending on the amount of belongings you are moving
as well as the distance of the move itself. Other moving expenses
are involved in the cost of a move such as: when are you moving?
Typically, moving expenses during the week are less than weekends.
Also, the least expensive time of the year to move is between
October and April.
Ways to Save
The most important factor to consider when budgeting your move
is the more work you are willing to do, the less your move will
cost. For instance, if you are willing to pack and load and unload
your belongings onto and off of the truck, there are movers who
will handle the driving and will charge you considerably less
than a full-service
mover who will handle all the aspects of you move from packing
to loading to driving to unloading. (See Tips
on Whether to Move yourself or Hire a Pro)
Check if Storage is Included
While you will most likely move straight from your current home
to your new home, there may be some period of time between moving
out and moving in. This will require storage
of your belongings which must also be considered in your budget.
If you are using a full-service
mover, they will commonly include some storage into your quote.
However, if you are moving
yourself, you must make these arrangements ahead of time.
(See General Storage
Tips)
You should also remember to include in your budget such extras
as:
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hotel room, if you will need a place to
stay while your belongings are in route
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utilities fees for shutting off or turning
on existing or new services
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pizza and/or refreshments for friends/family
helping you pack/load
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