How to Choose Your Moving Date in Chandler, AZ

Your moving date can have a huge impact on how much you pay your moving company, whether you can book the movers you want, and the overall stress level associated with your move.

Sometimes, you don’t have much of a choice in your moving date. You might suddenly separate from your spouse, or you might be notified that you are being transferred for your job ASAP. Sick loved ones, financial troubles, and other personal changes can all lead to you needing to move by a certain date, whether you are ready or not.

However, if you have a say in your moving date, here are a few things you’ll need to do to make sure you get the right date to make an easy move:

Consider the Time of Year

In Arizona, the summers can be brutal. But they are preferable to the cold winters for moving, so a lot more people schedule their moves in those warmer months.

If you try to move anywhere from April to October, you will likely have a hard time scheduling the movers you want. If you want to (or need to) move during this time period, you should either book the moving company as far in advance as you can, or you should be flexible in your date.

Know Your Lease Terms

It’s not always possible to move out of your Chandler home or apartment right as the lease is ending and move into a new place at the same time. You might need to end your lease a little early so that you can move into the new house you want or to accommodate the start of a new job. You need to know what the terms of your lease are so that you are aware of any fines and penalties you may have to pay.

In some cases, you may be able to negotiate an early end to your lease with no fines if you can get the place rented before you leave. Or you may be able to find someone to sublet your lease. You’ll just need to discuss the situation with your rental management and find out what your options are. You may find that just paying the fine is less than paying double the rent for whatever period there is that overlaps.

Think about Holidays and Previous Plans

You may be thinking that Christmas time would a great time to move since you could save big on moving expenses. However, you may have a hard time booking a moving company around Christmas, and trying to schedule a move then could prove to be very disruptive to your family plans.
You need to think about the holiday schedule when you are planning out your move date. Don’t overlook holidays that don’t get a lot of fanfare but that can still close down businesses, like Veteran’s Day or President’s Day. Even if you find someone who will move you on a holiday, you might have to pay a premium for it.

You’ll also need to think about any plans you have coming up. Don’t schedule your move and forget that you had a baby shower to attend that day or that the day after, you’ll be on the road to attend someone’s graduation. Make sure you have enough time on either side of your move to attend the big events that you have planned without the stress of packing or unpacking.

Consider the School Schedule

If you are moving into a new school district, you will likely want to wait until your child’s school year is over. That way, the move won’t be as big a disruption. No one likes to be the new kid in the middle of the year.

However, if you are moving into the same school district and your children won’t have to change schools, you’ll still want to think around the school calendar. A weekend move is going to be very disruptive to children, and it can cause them to have trouble in school. Instead, you’ll want to plan your move during one of the larger breaks, like a winter break, spring break or summer break. If your child attends a year-round school, you’ll have the extra option of the breaks they get throughout the year.

Moving during a break gives your children the chance to get settled so that it is not disruptive to their school work. They don’t have to worry about finishing a paper or a book report while they are also packing up their rooms.

Have a Plan for a Property Sale

Anything can happen when you sell a house. Even when the contracts have been forwarded, a buyer can back out and leave you with a house for sale that you thought was already sold. Or you could be the buyer and find some terrible problem with the house, like black mold or a poor foundation, and you could back out.

Finding a new place to live when you are selling a house can be a balancing act. You have to time it just right so that you have a place to stay once your house is sold, but not so early that you are still paying two mortgages. Work closely with your realtor to get a realistic time frame for selling your home, and then work with a moving company experienced in long distance moves to set a few soft dates for your move.

With the right planning, you can have a great move with as little stress as possible. A to Z Valleywide Movers can help you do it. We are a top Chandler moving company that performs both residential and commercial moves of all types, both in the state and out. Our movers are fully insured against accident or loss, and they are dedicated to providing the best service to protect your most precious cargo. We have the tools and the experience to move even large and specialty items. Call us today to get an estimate for your move.

Published By:A to Z Valleywide Movers – Michael Rodriguez
184 East Salerno Way, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140Office: 480-318-4390Email: service@queencreekmoving.com
Website: https://queencreekmoving.com