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Let’s Get Moving

By Caleb Dicke and Cole Burden, Co-Founders of SimplifyNYC May 30, 2023

You might think that we are writing an article about how important it is to declutter and purge your home before you move. Well, you are not wrong. However, we are also writing an article to answer a question we are asked at least once a week: “Do you know a good moving company?”

One thing you will hear us say over and over again is that we always begin with the decluttering process. To me and Caleb, there is no reason to organize the house, clean the house or stage the house, until all unwanted/unused items have been donated or properly discarded. So it is obvious that we feel the same way about the moving process.

We are called in to Simplify for more reasons than we could have ever initially realized. Sometimes it is because a mom has been holding onto their kids' stuff since they went off to college but now those kids have kids of their own and it is time to make a change. We have had single parents who are trying to adopt and need assistance preparing the house for evaluation. A bachelor once asked me to come “save his life” because the girl of his dreams needed a place to stay and he had no idea how to declutter and organize his piles of clothes let alone his massive collection of horror film memorabilia.

About two years ago, we started getting many calls from clients that needed assistance clearing their apartments because they wanted to sell. This lead me to my long-debated epiphany of getting my NYC real estate license. I thought that if we were doing the work to declutter and thus minimally stage your home, then I should at least have the option to throw my hat in the ring and be your realtor too. Of course, we were already being asked for referrals to moving companies, so Caleb and I had been vetting all of them for quite some time. Thorough research, seeking recommendations, obtaining multiple quotes, and verifying licenses and insurance are essential steps that we had to take to ensure we referred a reputable moving company to our loyal clients.

I began officially working as a realtor with BOND NEW YORK almost a year ago. I love NYC. I love learning about the real estate sales and rental markets. I love the clients and helping them find the home of their dreams! In doing so, I formed even deeper and more informed relationships with movers in the bustling city. This expansion of my career has only helped Caleb and myself and SimplifyNYC. So we officially have the opportunity to take the time and effort it took us to research moving companies and give you the gift of PIECE OF CAKE!


We wholeheartedly recommend Piece of Cake Moving Company as the premier choice for anyone planning a move in the city. Their unparalleled experience, stellar reputation, competitive pricing, full-service options, and exceptional customer service make them our all-time go-to choice! With these guys, you can trust that your move will be handled with the utmost care and professionalism, allowing you to focus on the excitement of settling into your new home. We also love the bright pink trucks!

If you already live in NYC then you know (but I cannot stress enough) how unique the real estate market is in our awesome city. Whether it is renting or selling, you have a million things to think about.  My relationship with Piece of Cake has developed so much that I can now offer anyone that reads our article the opportunity to save a little on your move. So don’t waste your time worrying about movers and just follow this link:

Piece of Cake Moving & ColeBurdenNYC

Local Moves = 10% discount off clients' local moves within a 250-mile radius

Long Distance = 5% discount off clients' long-distance moves outside of a 250-mile radius

We strongly advocate decluttering and purging your home before a move, followed by selecting Piece of Cake Moving Company as your trusted partner. Decluttering allows you to start fresh and optimize your moving process, reducing stress and enhancing efficiency. With its expertise and commitment to customer satisfaction, Piece of Cake Moving Company will ensure that your NYC move is seamless and hassle-free. You’re welcome and we love assisting in making all your home needs as simple as possible!

Hello. We are Caleb and Cole. We each share a passion for organization and cleansing the home. We think of SimplifyNYC as not just a service, but a philosophy about life that we pass on to every client with whom we work. Our backgrounds are both in the performing arts. Through intense study of the arts, we gained greater perspective on how to tell a clear narrative, how best to determine focus and articulate goals. We think of your life and your home similarly. Too much clutter obscures clarity. Our goal is to better your quality of life by ridding it of negative, cluttered space and creating a clear, safe space outside the hustle and bustle of NYC. To reach us directly click here and follow us on Instagram.

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