As someone without much moving experience, you probably think that the only factor that plays a role in choosing a date for your move is your personal schedule. And while that plays a significant role, it is in no way enough to choose a great date for moving. There are various other factors that contribute to affordable, successful, and enjoyable moving. But many people simply can’t see that. Here, at Verified Movers, we’ve seen quite a few people struggle to organize their moves due to the simple fact that they knew nothing about date choosing. But what does “the best time to move” even mean? Well, it means choosing a date that’s going to allow you to move comfortably, without spending too much, all while enjoying yourself. But that sounds too good to be true. Is that even possible? Absolutely, and here’s how.
Is it really that important to choose the actual best time for moving?
Yes, yes, and yes. The wrong date can absolutely ruin your move. Things could drag out, your movers could be swarmed, you could be overly stressed and too busy, your family could have other plans, you could spend an obscene amount of money on moving… And this is just to name a few. On the other hand, if you chose an adequate date for your move you could actually have a pretty pleasant experience. So what should you take into consideration before hiring one of the top movers in Washington?
High-season, low-season, holidays… It all plays a role…
There are quite a few things that can influence your move. Especially if you’re planning to hire one of the top movers in Miami or top movers of whatever other area. The most common being holidays and the seasons. You might be surprised to learn that a ton of people move around the holidays. That’s why the availability of movers drops significantly during those times and their prices suddenly skyrocket. Plus, moving around the holidays is absolutely suboptimal. Because who wants to move during the holiday season?! So try choosing a date that’s not really near any holidays. And that includes:
- New Year’s Eve and Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- President’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve and Day
Seasons are also something that plays a huge role in moving. And while they definitely do impact your move in more of that traditional sense of weather and such, there are even more ways seasons can impact your move. One of which is movers having different loads of work during different seasons. That means that summers, which are the peak season for moving, are likely going to make moving more difficult and more expensive. So you should definitely try to avoid scheduling a summer move if possible. Instead, opt for a date that’s in the off-season.
Beware of the unfavourable weather
As mentioned above seasons can impact your moving experience so much. And the weather is one of the main ways they do so. That’s why you should choose a season that usually has pleasant and mild weather in your region. Toto may be blessing rains down in Africa but you sure won’t when you’re stuck outside on your moving days, with moist socks clinging to your clammy feet, all while shielding your boxes with your body. Having all this in mind, we’d advise you to find a date that’s likely going to have stable and mild weather.
A great time to move is when there are saving to be had
Reading cross country movers reviews South Florida residents leave makes it clear that it’s important to hire great movers. And we absolutely second that. But, it may seem like movers like that would cost you a pretty penny. And while that in some cases may be true, there are also ways to hire great movers at a great cost. However, to do that successfully, you should look for deals. But, if snagging a great deal is something you’re set on, then you might have to adjust your date to fit said deal. So the best time to move for you may actually be when there’s a good deal available.
Your move should fit your timeline and schedule seamlessly
The last thing to be mindful of when choosing the perfect date for moving is your personal timeline and schedule. It could technically be the most perfect time for moving but if you were not ready or you couldn’t manage, you’d still struggle. So before you start thinking about seasons, deals, movers, holidays, and similar, you should first think about what time would be fitting for you. For example, you could find the perfect date in early autumn, you could hire movers for 20% off, get a free storage unit, the weather could be just lovely, and you could possibly still be unable to take time off work to prepare or take time to prepare yourself emotionally for the move. So don’t try too hard to make things happen if they’re not already happening naturally. You should enjoy this process.
Ultimately, the best time to move is when it feels right to move
Okay then, to summarize – There is the best time to move but there’s also not. And what we mean by that is that there are some choices you could make that would likely leave you with a pretty amazing moving date. However, when it comes to moving a lot also comes down to when it feels like it’s the right time to move. You should never move before you’re ready and you shouldn’t pick a date just because it “seems” right. So the best thing to do is to have an honest chat with yourself, check your schedule, and then start making plans guided by the tips we’ve discussed above.