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The cost of a move depends upon several factors: The weight of all your belongings, the distance traveled, and how long the move takes. Here are five options for how to move across the country,<\/a> with our best estimates at cost.<\/p>\n Need to move as cheaply as possible? Go minimal<\/a>. Basically, you sell everything you possibly can so you\u2019re packing a suitcase or maybe just one car full of items.<\/p>\n Luckily, you\u2019ve got several options for downsizing<\/a> and getting rid of your things. The easiest is just to give everything away.<\/p>\n Ask friends if they need a new couch, or put your dining room table out by the curb. You can also cart stuff off to donation centers<\/a>, and some charities will now come to your house to pick up larger objects.<\/p>\n You can sell a house full of stuff<\/a>\u00a0if the thought of just giving away that thousand-dollar couch makes you cringe. The internet has made it easier to get rid of stuff, from Craigslist to Facebook Marketplace, with apps like Decluttr or Poshmark for smaller items and clothing. Furniture consignment stores take larger pieces, while pawn shops are great for electronics and jewelry.<\/p>\n Auction services and junk clearance companies will clear out the house for a fee, too, if even that seems too much for you. (But then you\u2019re paying someone to take, and likely resell your stuff.) If you have a few weeks\u2019 notice before moving, list everything you can for sale at bargain prices<\/a> and dedicate time to getting rid of it.<\/p>\n What if you haven\u2019t sold your house before you have to move<\/a>? Chiarkas advises picking an agent who will maintain and check in on your property, probably the biggest asset you have.\u00a0 If they don\u2019t, \u201cIt\u2019s almost like a financial advisor not looking after your portfolio.\u201d<\/p>\nGo as minimal as possible<\/h2>\n