This post is dedicated to the disrupters; the companies and people who are reinventing and re-imagining moving, cleaning, and storage solutions to make the process more time efficient, economical, and sustainable.

New companies and technology seem to be popping up everyday so we thought we would take a moment to share our discoveries with you. So before you even think about lifting a finger (or a mop or box for that matter), we’ve made a list of our favorite companies that are using smart technology, stellar customer service, and providing affordable rates to transform storage solutions and the moving experience.

Shed

If you’re transitioning from one home to the next and need storage solutions or simply want to declutter your current home, Shed packs and catalogs your stuff, stores it (you can even visit it) and delivers it when you’re ready.

Say goodbye to buying boxes and bubble wrap, organizing, packing, renting trucks, asking friends for help, wasting a whole weekend, going to a storage unit, and potentially damaging your stuff! Shed offers hassle-free and full service storage at self-storage pricing.

We’re excited to offer a discount for Shed’s services. Receive your first-month of storage free along with a 2 hour sort-it decluttering experience (over $200 value). Call 1 855.708.7433 or visit helloshed.com and mention promo code: COMPASS.

Tidy

Whether you’re preparing your house to sell or need support with homekeeping, Tidy is a new, innovative approach to home cleaning. They offer quality home cleanings from the best Homekeepers. Don’t want to pay for services you don't want? Tidy records your preferences and makes it easy for their staff to learn those preferences AND you can manage everything with an app. Tidy is also a great solution for Airbnb units! For more info, visit Tidy.com.

OkVetted

So this isn't exactly a moving and storing solution, but we we loved it so much we thought we would include it anyway. Vetted provides in-home veterinary care by local vets available 8am-8pm, daily. Founded by pet-lovers, the team at Vetted is comprised of compassionate, highly-educated vets with experience. They believe better vet care happens at home, so their vets come to you. This is great news for pets who hate the drive to the vet! With simple and straightforward pricing you know exactly what you’re paying for and why. To learn more visit vettedpetcare.com.

Green box

If you’re feeling guilty about buying new boxes to move you’re not alone! The good folks at Rent a Green Box offer a sensible and affordable alternative to using new or used cardboard boxes when you need to pack and move your stuff.

Rent-A-Green Box's mission is to change the way American packs and moves without trashing our planet. We love this idea! For more info visit rentagreenbox.com.

Clutter

Clutter is on a mission to make people’s lives more convenient. Manage your belongings with Clutter which provides storage services, including picking up and dropping off of items. Clutter arrives at your location with a vehicle and a team of movers to pack and inventory your items. They photograph and apply unique barcodes to each item being stored and transport them to a secure storage facility. Whenever you want one or more of your items, simply log in to your Clutter account, select what you need, and schedule a delivery in the service area your items were picked up in. They will bring your items back to your door. Clutter can also store your furniture! Visit clutter.com for more info.

The Compass Concierge program is the latest in a suite of services designed to prepare your home for the market. From deep-cleaning to cosmetic improvements, we will work together to assess opportunities to elevate your home's value. Compass Concierge will assist you with the execution of a tailored plan for updating and staging your home for prospective buyers. We will cover the upfront costs associated with home-selling improvements and collect a fee for the services rendered at the time of the property’s closing. House preparation services include staging, painting, deep cleaning, landscaping, and decluttering. With this only-at-Compass offering, we’ll front the cost of services to improve your home for a quicker, more profitable return. No hidden fees, no interest charged - ever. Want to learn more? Contact us at [email protected]. Learn more about our team here.

Claire and Rebecca