Are you getting ready to relocate?

Hosting a moving sale can be an excellent way to cut back on moving expenses and downsize your overall load. That said, moving sales aren’t for everyone.

Here are some things to know to decide whether or not a moving sale is the best option for you.

Should You Have a Moving Sale?

For many people: Yes, you should have a moving sale before relocating.

While a yard or garage sale can be a hassle to put together and host, it’s one of the best ways to cut down on the amount of stuff you need to move while offsetting some of the costs associated with moving.

Here are a few of the most notable benefits you should consider when trying to decide whether or not a moving sale is the best option for you.

The Benefits of Downsizing

The fewer things you own, the less you have to pack up and haul away.

Whether you’re downsizing or upsizing with your next house, getting rid of some of your belongings won’t just make moving more manageable, it will also make unpacking and setting up your new home a breeze.

If you’re downsizing, getting rid of as much as you can before arriving at your new house will eliminate the need for additional storage — which could save you a lot of money later on.

What You Can’t Move

There are several things your movers may not be willing to touch. Doing your homework ahead of time and selling off these items in a moving sale can save you from having to find an alternative way to transport these goods last minute.

Check with your moving company for a full list of items they cannot or will not move on the day.

Earn Some Extra Cash

Whether you’re moving your family down the street or across the country, moving can be an expensive venture. Depending on where you’re going and the amount of stuff you’re taking with you, you could wind up spending upwards of $2,000 on your movers alone.

Hosting a moving sale beforehand can help offset some of the additional costs in several ways.

If you do your research and price your items properly, you could earn enough from your moving sale to cover the cost of your move.

On top of that, selling off heavy or hard to move items will cut back on the overall weight of your load and the amount of time your movers have to spend packing everything, which could wind up saving you some money.

When You Shouldn’t Have a Moving Sale

Moving sales can be highly beneficial and a quintessential part of the moving process, but only if you have the time to put one together.

The downside to moving sales is that they can be time-consuming, and if you need to relocate quickly, trying to host a moving sale can jeopardize your timeline.

If you cannot dedicate one full week to planning and organizing your yard sale, then you would be much better off calling it a wash and disposing of goods you cannot take with you through other methods, such as donating them.

Getting Ready for Your Next Move

Now that you know whether or not you should host a moving sale before relocating, it’s time to get planning.

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