Seasonality of Moving - Best Time to Move

Brought To You By Atlas. Go new places: TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON, INCLUDING MOVING. Year after year, work schedules, weather and holidays combine to repeat a familiar pattern in moving volume. Below, the numbers from Atlas Van Lines - the second largest moving company in North America - show the pattern. Also, see important moving tips and the pros and cons of each moving season. Winter Spring Summer Fall uilll JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP ост NOV DEC BUSY SEASON SLOW SEASON SUMMER WINTER IS BUSY. IS SLOW. MAY -AUGUST NOVEMBER- FEBRUARY Because of more relaxed work schedules, The months of November through February vacation from school and nicer weather, are the slowest time of the year. most people choose to move during the summer People are more focused on the holidays months, with May jumpstarting the busy season. and kids' school activities. ATLAS MOVED 264,470,091 POUNDS ATLAS MOVED 425,142,335 POUNDS equivalent to 18,891 African Elephants equivalent to 30,367 African Elephants A 14,000 pound African Elephant is equivalent in weight to two average-sized Atlas Van Lines household goods moves. BUSIEST MONTH SLOWEST MONTH JULY FEBRUARY 12,623 6,903 INTERSTATE MOVES INTERSTATE MOVES Completed By Atlas Completed By Atlas IMPORTANT MOVING TIPS If moving in the busy season During the Summer, the weekends can be busy. If possible, plan to move on a weekday. Regardless of when you move, but (late Spring and Summer), especially during the busy season, move as early or late in the book your move as soon as possible season as possible. to get the dates you are looking for. IE YOU OF WHEN TO HAVE A OCHOICE MOVE, THE PROS AND CONS OF SE ASONS WILL HELP YOU DECIDE. PROS CONS Motivated home sellers, more People are busy during the holidays, Winter availability for movers and less ice hazards and cold weather. busy roads and lack of construction. PROS CONS Good time to start fresh, spring Potential for excessive rain, late spring Spring break for kids and high demand could get busy for movers and things for real estate. could get difficult with allergies. PROS CONS Children out of school, home selling Busiest moving season, people and Summer season and yard sale season. belongings getting overheated and road construction season. PROS CONS Weather is not too hot and no ice, No large breaks from school, unpredictable Fall before the holidays and less busy weather and fallen leaves can become a season for movers. driving hazard. Sources: Atlas Van Lines Move Data moving.about.com usamovlngcompanles.com/relocation-during-different-seasons relocatlon.com/lbrary/moving_gulde/school_year_moving moveline.com/blog/10-things-to-know-about-moving-In-summer Natlonal Geographlc (African Elephant= max of 14,000 lbs) Atlas. go new places: TM & © 2015 AWGI LLC