During the moving process, you’re likely to be hit by a number of costs, some of which may be unexpected. You may have to make multiple trips to your new city to look at housing and schools or perhaps complete job interviews. You may also have to spend money to get your home ready to sell, while also paying real estate agents, mortgage brokers and other professionals.

One of your most significant costs, especially if you’re doing a long-distance move, will be for moving your household goods from the old residence to the new one. The price you pay a moving company for their services will be directly proportional to the weight of your items and the distance they are traveling. There is not much you can do to move Los Angeles any closer to New York, but you can lower moving costs by reducing the number of goods you take with you.

Unclutter your rooms

The best approach is to plan ahead and figuring out early what you don’t need in your new place. Start by thoroughly uncluttering your rooms and separating items into three categories: those to be disposed, given away to friends or charity, and sold. If you have a large number of items to throw away, you may have to obtain a big dumpster from your local waste service or sanitation department. This is an effective way to drastically reduce the cargo weight of your move, which will save you money.

You can give other items you don’t need to friends or donate them to charity. Charitable donations of unused items have the dual benefit of saving you money on your move and earning you a valuable tax deduction. Always get a receipt for all donations you make to include in your income tax return.

Sell online

Holding a garage or yard sale is another effective way of getting rid of items that you no longer want. Selling on the Internet is also a great way to make some extra money and is the preferred method for apartment or condominium dwellers who can’t have a garage or yard sale. The most popular Web sites for buying and selling goods are eBay, Craigslist, and Oodle.com.

Any or all of these strategies to reduce overall move weight will reap you some real savings. If you’re successful with your garage or online sale, you may end up making some additional money, which can help offset some of your moving costs.

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