Not everyone has the luxury of choosing when to move, but if you are lucky enough to have control over this, summer is by far the best season. Your move will require time, energy, and money even during the summer months, but there are many other factors that make summer the most favorable time to move homes or relocate. Here are just a few of the benefits of moving during the summer.

The Weather is Favorable

Moving requires spending a great deal of time outdoors loading and unloading your belongings. It also requires ideal road conditions. Whether you are making multiple trips and back and forth in the same city or you are moving long distance, easy transport is a must. This means the weather can have a significant impact on your move. The summer months lend themselves to ideal weather conditions where the temperatures are favorable, rain is less frequent, and you don’t have to worry about snowy or icy road conditions. Furthermore, summer provides you with a few extra hours of daylight making it easier to load and unload your belongings in a timely manner.

It’s a Better Time to Buy and Sell

Since summer is the peak season for moving, you increase your chances of finding a buyer for your home. Not only are you more likely to sell your home faster, but you are also more likely to sell your home for a higher price in the summer. On the flip side, the rise in real estate availability in the summer means you have more housing options to choose from and you have a better chance of finding the right home for your family.

Ideal for Kids

Moving with kids can be stressful and tiresome but the process is certainly easier in the summer when the kids are out of school. If you are moving to a new city, the summer also gives kids a chance to adjust to their new environment before starting a new school year. They can get to know a few other kids and explore some fun things in their new city before school starts. Furthermore, it is easier for kids to switch to a new school at the beginning of the year rather than in the middle.

It’s Yard Sale Season

One of the best things to do prior to moving is to purge items in your home that you no longer need. Many people have yard sales before a move to lighten the load before they begin packing. Summer is prime time for yard sales since the weather is typically favorable for an outdoor yard sale. Also, many people are on the lookout for yard sales during the summer months so you increase your chances for a better turnout.