Summer is prime moving season, with families looking to find the perfect dwelling and get settled before school starts up again. It is an inherently stress-filled event, made more so when there isn’t a clear plan. It doesn’t have to be that way, says moving expert Mandi Schneider of Two Men and a Truck. We spoke to Schneider and other experts to get a simple tips that can set you up for a smoother move and an extra measure of sanity. Lining up a moving crew or a rental truck if you are doing it yourself isn’t a last-minute activity. “Unlike some businesses, moving businesses don’t have too much of a slow season,” says Schneider. You will want to call for an estimate a month or more in advance, and be sure to double-check with the companies you call how long that estimate will be good. For instance Julia Buerger, senior merchant at The Home Depot, says you can line up moving equipment at the touch of a button online up to 30 days before your move. Schneider’s company will honor their moving estimate for at least three months, but it’s important to make note of the time frames for all businesses you call for quotes.
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