Peak Moving Season: Tips for the “Chief Moving Officer”
Allied Van Lines, the Women’s Choice Award most recommended moving company across America, issued its annual Magnet States Report this year, which highlights interesting mobility trends from 2018, and enables Allied to provide an even better service to their customers -– specifically honoring women and their continual trust in their excellence and attention to detail.
Allied found that the most popular month for moves was June, which makes sense for families with children who have waited for the school year to end. Moms are known to be the Chief Moving Officers of their households – coordinating plans, managing the schedule, getting everyone organized and problem-solving along the way. Adding in the element of summer as the peak moving season only heightens the promise of an unprepared move.
Thanks to the pros at Allied, we’ve put together important tips to help you prepare for a successful and efficient summer move:
Schedule Ahead of Time
Although a 4-week minimum is the standard, in peak season a 6-to-8-week lead time is recommended if you’re wishing to move your household goods between May and September.
This helps to ensure ample time to determine your specific needs and secure your requested move dates. The longer the lead time, the better chance of Allied meeting your desired moving dates and keeping the relocation on-time and on-budget.Schedule Your In-Home Survey
If you're making a major move out of state or moving from a larger household, you'll want to schedule your in-home survey asap.During an in-home survey, a moving representative will walk through your house with you to take inventory of everything you’re shipping; this gives your mover a chance to see your space and identify any potential challenges and services you’ll be needing.Make sure to schedule ahead of time to give yourself flexibility and timing to continue efficiently planning your upcoming move.
Clearly Mark and Set Aside Items You Don't Want Loaded
Marking boxes appropriately will remind you to inform the driver during your preload walk-through what should not be loaded into the moving truck .
Make sure your important paperwork pertaining to the move doesn't get packed and shipped with your household goods.
Set Realistic Expectations
When possible, keep some slack in your timeline so that you can be as flexible as possible. Doing so will help keep options open when the time to actually move arrives.
Auto-transit times are longer during the peak season months as well – many individuals find it helps to have one car shipped to arrive early at destination to again allow for flexibility and less stress.
Eliminate Unneeded or Unwanted Items
Moving offers a great opportunity to donate unwanted items. This could simplify your move, reduce costs and create more space in your new location. Through Allied’s partnership with The Salvation Army, you can have all unwanted belongings picked up, free of charge. All donations are funding rehabilitation programs that change lives and restore families.
At Allied, their goal is to make your choices simpler so that you don’t have to sacrifice on getting the very best moving services for your family. The Women’s Choice Award seal is validation that women can expect a superior experience.
Allied Van Lines, the Women’s Choice Award most recommended moving company across America, issued its annual Magnet States Report this year, which highlights interesting mobility trends from 2018, and enables Allied to provide an even better service to their customers -– specifically honoring women and their continual trust in their excellence and attention to detail.
Allied found that the most popular month for moves was June, which makes sense for families with children who have waited for the school year to end. Moms are known to be the Chief Moving Officers of their households – coordinating plans, managing the schedule, getting everyone organized and problem-solving along the way. Adding in the element of summer as the peak moving season only heightens the promise of an unprepared move.
Thanks to the pros at Allied, we’ve put together important tips to help you prepare for a successful and efficient summer move:
Schedule Ahead of Time
Although a 4-week minimum is the standard, in peak season a 6-to-8-week lead time is recommended if you’re wishing to move your household goods between May and September.
This helps to ensure ample time to determine your specific needs and secure your requested move dates. The longer the lead time, the better chance of Allied meeting your desired moving dates and keeping the relocation on-time and on-budget.
Schedule Your In-Home Survey
If you're making a major move out of state or moving from a larger household, you'll want to schedule your in-home survey asap.During an in-home survey, a moving representative will walk through your house with you to take inventory of everything you’re shipping; this gives your mover a chance to see your space and identify any potential challenges and services you’ll be needing.Make sure to schedule ahead of time to give yourself flexibility and timing to continue efficiently planning your upcoming move.
Clearly Mark and Set Aside Items You Don't Want Loaded