How Move Interstate on a Low Budget

 “I have heard that moving is highly expensive.”

Who told you? Maybe someone wanted to mislead you. Or the person who told you might be alien to the concept of moving. 

“Are you sure? I am moving to California soon and I am already in discussion with a few moving companies in California.” 

Go ahead confidently as moving is not a costly affair and you have got many ways to make it cheaper.

“Are you sure my mover in California will not charge more than that I can afford?”

You need to know that someone with no planning or research will find moving unaffordable. But when you have a proper plan, moving is not at all scary. Instead, it can be more interesting. We’ve got a few tips to move cheap. And who doesn’t love saving a few hundred dollars for the rainy days?

Come to know more about relocating without robbing a bank.

Is your moving estimate ready?

Have you got the moving cost estimate ready? What all things have been added to it? Before we move ahead, let us redo this part. The moving cost estimate needs to be realistic and for that, we need to consider a few factors, such as the volume of household stuff, the distance you will cover, and the services that you expect from a mover in California. 

How much stuff do you like to pack for the new home?

The question sounds straight, but it is also tricky. Before calculating the entire volume of household items, de clutter the wardrobe. To your surprise, almost half of the stuff at home would be unwanted at the new home and you need to get rid of them. This will save a lot of space.

How do get rid of unnecessary items at home?Have a garage/yard sale or estate saleSell online using apps like Wallop or Offer UpList items on a neighborhood Facebook community or a site like Next doorBarter – an excellent way to settle odds with family and friendsAre you ready to reuse cheap or free packing materials?

Packing materials are costly and why not use the household items as packing materials to save a few hundred dollars?   

Socks can be used to wrap glassware.Kitchen towels are a great way to separate plates.Leverage original packaging to transfer what originally came in them, or find a way to use these old boxes to protect finer goods.Avoid buying moving boxes altogether. Try sites like Craigslist to search for people who are willing to give them away.Get free packing boxes

Why do you purchase new cardboard boxes when you can get them free? There are many options to get boxes all around. Some of the places to look for boxes are:

Office/workplaceLocal grocery shopsOnline shopping sitesLocal liquor shopsAsk your company for reimbursement

Before you accept the new offer letter, ask the company whether it will pay for the move. Often, a few good companies take up the moving expenses or offer compensation for relocation. You’d be surprised to know some of the reimbursement figures.

Do not stick to one moving company 

As the rule of thumb, you need to have a minimum of 4 moving company quotes in hand. The more moving companies you approach, the more your chances are to obtain a good deal. You must approach as many companies as you can and collect quotes. Compare the moving quotes and negotiate for a better deal. 

Move during the off-season

Your decision to move in winter is perfect as movers in California charge less in winter. Summer is expensive as a majority of people prefer this time. Moving in winter, your chances to move on a low budget are high. 

Moving cheap is not a mission impossible. With proper planning, you can move the home without burning your wallet.