Advantages & Disadvantages of Moving in the Fall

By Julie DeLong, Oil Capitol Relocation 

Advantages:

1. The weather is often good

If you choose to move in the summer months, you may likely have to address high temperatures as well as humidity. In other words, you may sweat lots as you load and unload your stuff. However, winter weather conditions tends to make moving frigid, unpleasant, and in some cases hazardous.

The autumn is a great time to move as you steer clear of extremes of cold or hot. Autumn temps are usually enjoyable, and you likely do not need to worry about snowy or frozen driving conditions.

2. Professional movers could have cheaper charges

The summer season is typically the peak season for moving. Given that autumn comes after peak season, you might be able to get a better deal when employing a moving company in Little Rock.

3. Professional movers could have more availability

Another advantage of moving through the fall months is that the moving company could be in a better spot to accommodate your moving dates, considering that their calendar isn't as full.

Disadvantages:

1. It could be harder to sell your residence

If you do not presently rent and have not sold your residence yet, then fall could be a tough time of the year to get a buyer to close on it. Although, we must admit that in the current market, this might not be too much of a problem.

2. It can be tricky to "settle into" a new home just before the holiday season

Most people are consumed with the holidays, either on an individual or a business level. Relocating to a different location can be hectic at any time but could be even more so right before the most hectic time of the year (at least for many individuals). In addition, for those who have youngsters, you will need to really coordinate the move to enable them to transition into a new location with minimal stress - and the autumn months probably are not a good time to make that materialize.

3. The elements might be unstable

Autumn conditions are frequently pleasant, and free of extremes in temperature or humidity. However, there may be still a component of volatility regarding fall weather patterns. For example, for anyone who is relocating to or from a northern climate, there's always the chance that an unforeseen snowstorm will hit at the end of autumn - perhaps in November, or even October! There is also the chance that you will have to deal with a sudden heat wave, or sharp drops in temperature.

Of course, regardless of whether you elect to move in the autumn or not, you should definitely consider hiring the assistance of professional movers to make your transition as seamless as is possible. If you're searching for a reputable moving company that will help you with your move, contact Oil Capitol Relocation in Little Rock today. We would be glad to assist!