Tip #1 - Declutter and donate before packing up.
Tip #2 - Get creative with packing materials.
Buying boxes, tape, and other packing supplies can quickly increase your costs. Instead of purchasing these items, try to source them from neighbors, work or your local stores. You can also use towels, sheets and other linens (which need to be packed anyway) as DIY padding for fragile items.
“A penny saved is a penny earned.” – Benjamin Franklin
Tip #3 - Shop around for professionals.
Tip #4 - Pick your moving dates carefully.
The cost of movers rises when they’re in high demand, so plan your move for a less popular time of the year, month and week. Typically, movers cost less in the fall and winter, in the middle of the month, and on weekdays (not including Fridays).
At Active Realty, my team has coordinated movers, dates, and timeframes, and helped find the best movers through our nationwide partnerships. We would love the opportunity to open up our network & help you.
Are you hoping to find a new place to move to soon? Reach out today, JT & the team are happy to help!
For a move to North County San Diego, our Carlsbad relocation guide connects the moving checklist to neighborhood choice, school-boundary checks and the routes you will use after the boxes are unpacked.
Relocating to Encinitas? Our Encinitas neighborhood and relocation guide connects the move to community choice, school-boundary checks, train access and the daily routes you will use after settling in.
Before choosing a moving date, compare the daily trip and property details in our Escondido relocation and neighborhood guide. It links school-address lookups and SPRINTER information, and outlines the ownership questions to settle while narrowing a home search.
