For many sellers, moving is an opportunity to cash in on their assets. To keep as much of that income in their pockets as possible, going the DIY route by packing, loading and driving to a new destination is a good option.

If they can move their belongings without a professional mover, Penske has a reliable, well-maintained truck.

Penske's free unlimited one-way mileage service offers complete control over schedules and budgets, and Penske's mobile app makes it easy to find the nearest rental location and book a truck.

As soon as someone thinks about moving, it's wise to start sorting and organizing. Even if plans change, most of us will always have items that need to be sold, donated or thrown away.

And when you're already taking inventory of what is and what isn't, this is the perfect opportunity to let Penske help you determine how big of a truck you'll need. It's an easy way to get a customized proposal based on the items you plan to move.

It is recommended to buy a moving truck and take a few days to load it with as much stuff as you can fit in it. Chances are, you can live without the stuff in the first box and you can't live without the stuff in the last box.

Even a DIY-style move doesn't necessarily mean you have to actually do it yourself.

"In my personal life, I haven't had the need to use a professional moving company. There's power in pizza and drinks," says Zobel." I also contacted the local fire department and found some off-duty firefighters who were willing to load heavy items for some extra cash."

She also doesn't shy away from pitching in on a client's moving day, whether it's walking the client's dog or sacrificing her manicure to complete the cleanup process in her old home.

"Hands down, one of my favorite ways to help with a move is to have my client's kids play with mine," she says." Sometimes parents need a break so they can focus on the task at hand."

In the chaos of moving, it's easy to overlook opportunities to celebrate, and Zobel wants to remind clients to cherish the transition by giving them personalized closing gifts, such as a family photo shoot with a favorite local photographer.

"A new house is always an exciting new chapter. It's where the best moments happen - the ordinary days add up to make the house a home, and the extraordinary days will be held fast in our memories," she says." The budget doesn't matter. A house is a financial investment that will hopefully build wealth, but it's also the place that most reflects our character and passions."