Book Moving Services Early For Best Prices & Service When Leaving Pennsylvania
Does sweater weather have you longing for balmy breezes? Maybe you're dreaming of a tropical vacation. Or even contemplating a move to climates where palm trees grow.
When the flurries start, it's normal to start daydreaming about trading your snow boots for a pair of flip-flops. But if you're serious about selling your family home in Philadelphia and moving out of state, it's never too early to start planning, according to a new guide from the relocation experts at Movers.com.
The vast majority of households move during summer months, driving up costs for professional moving services. Most years, about 70 percent of relocating households move between the months of May and September. That timing is driven by summer school breaks, longer daylight hours, and favorable weather.
Only about 50 percent of relocating households moved during the summer of 2023, due to high housing prices and interest rates, according to the National Association of Realtors. How does this upcoming summer look?
The 2024 outlook is dependent upon mortgage rate changes, experts say. If rates remain high, many households will likely keep waiting out the market. But if interest rates start dropping, many who have been waiting may take the plunge. Since the market is uncertain, it’s even more important to plan ahead for summer moves, according to Movers.com.
Planning ahead is key to keeping costs low. The longer you wait, the more often you'll find the most reputable movers are already booked. If you're planning to move in the summer of 2024, booking services early is the best bet to keeping your budget and belongings intact. Most reputable companies accept deposits in advance and offer flexible alternatives if timing changes.
Moving in summer may seem easier, due to lack of ice and longer hours of daylight, but summer moves present their own challenges for do-it-yourself moves, the guide says. Heat exposure in vehicles not prepped by professionals can damage antique furniture, artwork, and musical instruments; it can also dry and fade leather, and warp electronic components. Experts, meanwhile, know how to pack and transport sensitive items so they arrive in one piece.
The guide recommends obtaining quotes from several licensed movers to determine the best combination of price and services offered. Movers.com offers obligation-free quotes for screened movers from its network of more than 500 local, interstate, and international companies. For the best rates, try booking services mid-week rather than on a weekend, and mid-month rather than the beginning or end.
About Movers.com
Founded by movers with decades of experience in the industry, Movers.com is a resource for all things related to relocation. The company’s experts publish guides to different aspects of the moving process to make do-it-yourself moves easier. Movers.com has a vast network of moving resources and professionals and has served more than 750,000 satisfied customers since 1994.
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