When you ask people who have already experienced moving to a new home or even office, they will all tell you that it is difficult and expensive. And if you happen to ask someone who had a really bad experience, you will probably hear stories of how they were scammed by their movers. It is true that moving is hard and expensive, and you can even add scary to the list if you consider being scammed. However, there are ways to make your move easier, cheaper and safe. What you need to do is to know the most essential things about moving.

So first, when it comes to moving, it is best to plan ahead and to have a moving checklist. A moving checklist will allow you to take things in a stride. You will be able to accomplish things easily. You will be able to do things one by one. And before you know it, you have already accomplished so much and ready for the move. It is best if you have time so you can plan ahead. This will allow you to move without any hassle and it will allow you to make your move a lot cheaper. For example, if you have time and you plan ahead, you will be able to find a good mover with all the services that you need, such as pods or portable storage. With pods, you will be able to store your items temporarily in their facility if you do not have the time to receive them once you move. You can also use them if you do not have the time to fill up the moving containers. They will just deliver the containers to you and then you will just have to call them once you are ready for them to be picked up. This way you can do the loading in your free time.

Another thing that you need to know is that there are movers, especially long distance movers, that scam their customers. What they do is to offer very low estimates. Now, once they arrive during the day of the move, they will tell you that they cannot proceed with the delivery unless you pay their additional charges. They will tell you that they forgot to include that in their moving estimate. In some cases, they will pick up your belongings but will refuse to deliver until you pay these additional charges. You should therefore choose your movers wisely.

Lastly, to make your move a lot lot easier and cheaper you need to get rid of the things that you do not use and need. Generally you do not need something if you only use it once or twice in a year. You will be surprised at the things that you have but do not really need. They are just added baggage in your life. Moreover, you will be surprised at how much you can save from your move if you do this.