Whether this is your first time moving or you are a moving pro, you can always use a good advice. Read on.

• The moving industry has "peak" and "off peak" seasons. The "peak" season for movers is during the summer. Also, the beginning and the end of the month and the end of year holidays are extra busy for movers. During that period of time the demand for moving equipment, vans and personnel is heavy.
• Your move should occur at a time that is convenient for you and your family. If you have children, then you will most likely want to move when the school term is up. Unfortunately this may fall in to the peak season and your costs will probably be higher.
• For younger children moving to a new school in the middle of the school term will probably not create any problems. Older children and teenagers will be in the middle of academic courses and this may not be a good time to uproot them.
• Contact your movers to set up appointments for estimates. A relocation consultant will come to your home and do a visual inventory of the contents of your home that you are planning to move. He or she will then prepare a written estimate for your review.
• Decide what items you want to ship and what will be discarded. Inspect your home from top to bottom or from attic to basement before the relocation consultant will arrive. Show the consultant everything that you will be moving.
• Be certain that the mover has marked all items that are "going" and "not going" on the survey sheet. The mover will prepare an estimate that will include transportation charges and the charges of additional services that you requested.
• If your company is relocating you, find out what portion of your moving expenses will be paid by your company.

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