Cut Down Costs on Your Northern Virginia Move

Buying a home in the Northern Virginia area is expensive enough, but when you add moving costs to the equation your pocketbook goes from significantly lighter to majorly dented. The average professional household move costs over $12,000. While it is wise to hire professional movers during this period of your life, (unless, of course, you have the manpower to pack and move yourself), there are several things that you can do to cut down on moving expenses. As someone who has worked in Northern Virginia real estate for several years, I have learned of several ways that people can cut back on moving expenses. This way, you can put that money toward something more important: getting settled in to your new home.

Move during off-season. If you move between October and April, then your moving expenses won’t be quite as high. Doing so during the summer season will ensure that you pay up to 25% more for professional moving services. That’s quite an increase!

Unload unneeded items. If you can cut down the amount of things you need to move, then you will most certainly save on cost! Go through each room and gather the items that you don’t need or want and furniture that you can’t fit into your new home. From there, sell it or donate it. If it’s something that isn’t usable anymore, throw it away or recycle it. This will allow you to start in a new home clutter-free AND cut down on your moving expenses at the same time.

Time it strategically. Moving at the beginning or end of the month costs much more money than moving in the middle of the month, so if you can, that would be the ideal time to schedule your relocation.

Save on boxes. Purchase used, recycled boxes for cheap and pack up some of the smaller items yourself before the movers get there. This will save on the time it takes for them to pack everything and get to your house. You can also sell those boxes back and recoup the cost you spent on them.

Plan and organize your packing strategy. Buy colored labels and label each box with which room it goes in. That way, you don’t have to waste time instructing the movers on where to put things once you get to your new Northern Virginia home.

These are just a few of the many ways that you can save money on your move! Relocating to the Northern Virginia area is a big enough step without having to put a burden on your bank account from moving expenses. Instead, use that money to get settled in to your brand new home.
If you’re interested in buying or selling a home in the Northern Virginia real estate market, don’t hesitate to contact me! I can put my years of experience and familiarity with the area to work for you. I hope to hear from you soon!


Earle Whitmore
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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