Property Management Blog » Storage Units http://www.propertymanagementblog.com Property Management Blog Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:17:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Remodeling With Self Storage Help http://www.propertymanagementblog.com/remodeling-with-self-storage-help/ http://www.propertymanagementblog.com/remodeling-with-self-storage-help/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:54:26 +0000 joel http://www.propertymanagementblog.com/?p=3209 Self storage can be used for so many things. Many people typically think that you only need self storage when you are moving from one place to another. There are so many reasons that people inquire about storage from the different property managers that are in your local area. Not only are these managers available for you to ask those many questions, they are also there in order to help the customer with some ideas.
One common use for self storage that people overlook is when they are remodeling. Often times a customer will try to move all of their belongings to another room in their house or to their garage. This is of course they have an extra room in that house. If not to the garage it goes. For the people that actually use their garage as a place for their car, their car is left to fend for itself in the driveway or even worse, on the street. If you want the property manager will also help you find a place for your car.
When moving your belongings from one room to another or to self storage, always remember to work smart. Bookshelves can be hard to move without having anything on the shelves so put boxes on them it will also save room in the truck, or in the storage room. Most times the bookshelf is only going to be wide enough for large boxes, so be smart and only put boxes that will fit on the shelves. You can put larger boxes on the shelves if you are push one bookshelf against another. Of course if you move one bookshelf you might have a falling box on your hands.
Take your time when moving your belongings to your self storage unit when moving. Really take your time in thinking about what items need to go and what you do not need for the length of your remodel. Typically you would want to move your belongings to your local self storage facility if you do not need them for anything. Otherwise you would try to fit your things somewhere in the house.
If you are moving one room at a time, your local property manager will recommend a 5×10 for your storage needs. That should not cost you very much and you can have your belongings out of your way as you remodel. Take advantage of your local storage facility and your local property manager. They will hold on to your belongings until you have completed your project.

Self storage can be used for so many things. Many people typically think that you only need self storage when you are moving from one place to another. There are so many reasons that people inquire about storage from the different property managers that are in your local area. Not only are these managers available for you to ask those many questions, they are also there in order to help the customer with some ideas.

One common use for self storage that people overlook is when they are remodeling. Often times a customer will try to move all of their belongings to another room in their house or to their garage. This is of course they have an extra room in that house. If not to the garage it goes. For the people that actually use their garage as a place for their car, their car is left to fend for itself in the driveway or even worse, on the street. If you want the property manager will also help you find a place for your car.

When moving your belongings from one room to another or to self storage, always remember to work smart. Bookshelves can be hard to move without having anything on the shelves so put boxes on them it will also save room in the truck, or in the storage room. Most times the bookshelf is only going to be wide enough for large boxes, so be smart and only put boxes that will fit on the shelves. You can put larger boxes on the shelves if you are push one bookshelf against another. Of course if you move one bookshelf you might have a falling box on your hands.

Take your time when moving your belongings to your self storage unit when moving. Really take your time in thinking about what items need to go and what you do not need for the length of your remodel. Typically you would want to move your belongings to your local self storage facility if you do not need them for anything. Otherwise you would try to fit your things somewhere in the house.

If you are moving one room at a time, your local property manager will recommend a 5×10 for your storage needs. That should not cost you very much and you can have your belongings out of your way as you remodel. Take advantage of your local storage facility and your local property manager. They will hold on to your belongings until you have completed your project.

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Prospect Heights storage was a place I knew about a long time ago.  There might be other storage places there too but I do not know.  I remember it for different reasons.  I was moving boxes of toys and train sets and stuffed animals.  I could not leave any toys behind.  They were my only [...]]]> Prospect Heights storage was a place I knew about a long time ago.  There might be other storage places there too but I do not know.  I remember it for different reasons.  I was moving boxes of toys and train sets and stuffed animals.  I could not leave any toys behind.  They were my only friends at the time.  My real friends were left behind in a snowy storm in my hometown.  It snowed hard the day we left my friends and the truck and the roads were stressful for my father that day.  He would get angry when he felt stress.  Once we hit the open highway, he felt better.  All the planning and packing and wondering and the kids mad leaving their friends and a lot of stress occurred.

Moving is stressful.  Even for a little kid like me at the time.  I did not want to leave my friends.  I snuck away in the middle of the night.  We packed all night and I remember looking at the clock often.  Is it really four in the morning?  We have got to get this refrigerator on the truck somehow.  The entire family must push it up the ramp in the snow, onto the truck.  We have got to close the truck door and latch it in.  I hope we can pull it up when we get to the Prospect Heights storage place.  That would be embarrassing if we can not.  Nothing will fall out or move in the truck though.  There is no room to do that.  Every box is stuck so tightly, what can possibly move?  We packed everything in so tight a bug would not fit.  We were proud of ourselves and very tired.

We rested a bit that morning and took off in the wind and the snow.  We would land in Prospect Heights storage place days later, tired, stressed, dirty, and wanting just to eat and rest.  It is time though to unpack the truck now.  That would take almost all day again even though it is always faster unpacking than packing.  The door did open and nothing fell out.  That all was a long time ago.  My father and I bonded in the truck that two or three days.  We talked and listened to music and talk radio through very lousy speakers.  We even listened to rock and roll and discussed why the Doors were so good or Led Zeppelin.  I do not think we ever talked about anything that long again.  Prospect Heights storage brought two men together without even knowing it.  I pushed, pulled, dragged, and lifted everything from the truck in that storage parking lot a long time ago.  My Dad was proud of my effort and what the heck, who would not want to move to New York as a kid?  New York had everything.  I could not wait once I was here.  Everything was behind me.  A brand new life was about to happen and I felt ready.  If I could empty a whole truck into a space where again, it all fit to the gills, I could flourish in New York.

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This place may be the most exciting place in the world.  Of course, it depends on what turns a person on, and what that person likes, but Manhattan New York is a place most people would say first as the most exciting place in the world without risking your body jumping off cliffs or [...]]]> This place may be the most exciting place in the world.  Of course, it depends on what turns a person on, and what that person likes, but Manhattan New York is a place most people would say first as the most exciting place in the world without risking your body jumping off cliffs or something.  It might be the best place to take a walk too.  All day and all night people walk in Manhattan.  It beats trying to drive of course, but people walk here because it is the place to walk around.

Even a store like Manhattan storage or Storagemart storage facilities seem to fit in with everything else here.  Moreover, there is a lot in Manhattan.  Times Square is worldwide known and people all over the world would love a stroll down one of the most famous places in the world.  Stores are here and one can buy almost everything here.  People watching is a great past time here too.  Even watching people go in and out of Manhattan storage places is interesting.  They are carrying boxes and hauling big time items down the road.

In addition, if you are hungry, you can eat all day in Manhattan.  Some of the best places to eat in the world are here so dig in and go for it.  One has to eat in Manhattan even if you feel everything is over priced.  Most people believe everything in New York is overpriced.  Walking around and looking at all the lights and things going on, one does get a sense of things as being money, money ,money.  A sandwich costs ten dollars.  I saw a fifty-dollar parking spot.

Rents are so high here only the very rich are here.  I think of Woody Allen and his movies of important people doing important things all day, but they seem rich with high paying jobs.  His movie called Manhattan is shot in black and white but shows the beauty of the city.  We know Woody loves New York like so many others do.  It is probably best to visit than live here unless you have money and energy.  I am not used to spending ten dollars for a sandwich, it did taste good, but sandwiches in my neck of the woods are not ten dollars.  I think I paid five dollars for a Subway sandwich last week.  It was not Manhattan though.

Look right there, I see more people going in and out of a Manhattan storage place.  Do all rich people have storage spaces in Manhattan?  Do rich people care how much a sandwich costs in Manhattan?  Tourists get sticker shock right away.  No thanks, I will walk if a cab costs that much.  What the heck, got to experience a New York cab ride even if it is only one mile or two.  Step on it.  Window-shopping is cool too here but for me people watching is the best outdoor activity here.  Will I come here again?  I need to see Hawaii, Rome, and other places too.  They say Rome is very expensive too.  It is very old too.  New York seems very new.  You could argue new is more exciting than old.  It is crowded here too.  Is it crowded in Rome?  Not in August, I read once.

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The average customer might stay a total of three months on average in a storage unit.  Three months without your stuff close to you.  That is a very long time for some people.  People love their stuff and that is why they get storage spaces.  We have lots of stuff to stuff in storage spaces. There [...]]]> The average customer might stay a total of three months on average in a storage unit.  Three months without your stuff close to you.  That is a very long time for some people.  People love their stuff and that is why they get storage spaces.  We have lots of stuff to stuff in storage spaces.

There are all different size units in Secaucus storage facilities.  A unit is one storage space of various sizes.  Some are only two by two and can hold small items.  They can be rather cheap, or a little more, if rare and always on demand.  One can even rent office space in some storage places.  Some rent rather large spaces or tear down walls in between to make a larger space.  It can rent at good deals for the customer if they wheel and deal.  Some storage companies let the customer wheel and deal and good managers can rent units they need to rent and it becomes a win win situation.

Storage prices can wildly differ in different places around the United States.  Secaucus storage prices are higher than maybe a storage unit in Texas or Alabama.  Everything seems expensive in New York or New Jersey to most people who live somewhere else.  Parking and riding over bridges, and tax and cab fares, and rent and house prices, everything seems expensive from an outsider’s view.  It is rather incredible to see prices here if you are a tourist from somewhere far cheaper to live in than New Jersey.  Therefore, to store your valuable baseball card collection, you will pay more here.  It is more expensive to run a storage facility in New Jersey too you know.  Does everything really balance out in a free market?  Will we ever know?

Some storage companies try this method of letting managers make prices in some ways.  They can raise a unit on the spot or give good deals to rent the units they want to rent.  Nobody wants a ton of empty ten by ten feet units.  Make a deal and rent them.  Fill the place up and you have a very lucrative building.  It is great because a lot of people, especially in the past, ran and owned one small storage facility or a few.  They lived right on the property sometimes and saved rent.  Many sold to big companies later on and lived a pretty good retirement.  Nothing wrong with that.  Some owned their small little business twenty years or so.  They had maybe three hundred storage units to rent and could turn a profit every month.  There are still some out there, but we all know who the big companies are in the business even though we see very little commercials by them.  Secaucus storage areas probably have a few of them too.  They are called mom and pop stores because basically, they were run and owned by Mom and Pops.  The Mom usually ran the office and the pop fixed things on the outside.  He mowed and fixed gutters.  She did paper work.  Some of the men could not run the office without his wife being there.  Some learned, but the computer scared them.  Those that switched to computers anyway.  That was a time ago though and few exist now.  Mom and Pop are few now.

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Springfield is the third largest city in Missouri in population behind St. Louis and Kansas City.  It is way down south in the Ozarks and just minutes from the country capital of the world.  No not Nashville but Branson.  Branson is world wide known now with their own radio stations and millions of [...]]]> Springfield is the third largest city in Missouri in population behind St. Louis and Kansas City.  It is way down south in the Ozarks and just minutes from the country capital of the world.  No not Nashville but Branson.  Branson is world wide known now with their own radio stations and millions of visitors every year.  Lamberts is a restaurant with lines of people sometimes waiting two hours to eat.  They throw hot homemade biscuits or rolls at you to catch then eat.  It is minutes from Branson and Springfield.

Springfield storage would like a bite of that I am sure too.  As the population grows, the need for storage grows too, and this city is growing because of its great location and all the great things to do down here.  Homes are cheap too.  The cost of living is very reasonable too.  We went roller-skating for two dollars.  We went bowling for ten dollars all night.  We caught rolls and ate them.  We saw acrobats and the Osmond brothers sing.  We rode go-carts, golfed, swam, and caught fish in Table Rock Lake.  We drove through dense forests of trees that winded through Arkansas and the Ozarks.  Travel magazines call some of the highways down here some of the best and scenic roads to drive through especially in the fall when the trees change colors.

In winter, Branson lights up and Silver Dollar City amusement park becomes a marvel with literally millions of lights celebrating the Christmas season.  Springfield storage is important and a Missouri company from Columbia, Missouri called Storagemart has a facility down here in Springfield.  The traffic is getting busy and new stores and business is popping up all over.  There are Universities down here and many smaller schools too.  It is the Bible belt too down here, and many schools teach religion and graduate young preachers and pastors to go out in the world and pray.  Springfield storage helps these fine schools with discounts and coupons.  A storage facility is defiantly part of the community in many ways.  A lot of the community comes through their doors and puts their valuable possessions in here.  The manger does the best job he or she can to protect those valuables and build good relationships with all its customers.  Springfield storage is modern, clean, and safe.  It is surrounding by many businesses, churches, and schools.  It is part of the community.  Some managers will live right on the property of the storage facility.  An apartment or even a house may have been built on the property the same time they built the storage buildings.  This used to be common in the past, but newer places do not do this as much, as the entire industry changes.

Things have really changed in this industry over the years as dark old ugly storage buildings have been replaced by well-lighted, modern buildings.  Those old buildings were scary, ugly, dirty, and creepy to be alone in at night.  Now the hallways are lit up, lights are all over the outside of the buildings and managers are more alert and professional.  It is much safer today to store anything you need to store except people, animals, and guns to name a few.  So go visit Springfield and if you move there, go to Storagemart.

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Life in Pompano Beach provides different adventures for different people. Most people come for the beach access, nearby Fort Lauderdale city life, and the beautiful golf courses that are accessible in Pompano Beach, Florida.  With so much to see and do in Pompano Beach why waste time worrying about the lack of storage space in [...]]]> Life in Pompano Beach provides different adventures for different people. Most people come for the beach access, nearby Fort Lauderdale city life, and the beautiful golf courses that are accessible in Pompano Beach, Florida.  With so much to see and do in Pompano Beach why waste time worrying about the lack of storage space in your house. Renting a Pompano Beach, Florida storage unit can give you the extra space that you need leaving you with time to get in another round of golf. Here are a few examples of how a self storage unit can make Pompano Beach even better.

  • Life on Pompano Beach can lead to many outdoor water adventures. Whether you prefer to spend your time lying on the beach, jet skiing in the Atlantic Ocean, or out on a boat in the quiet with just you and your fishing pole there are adventures to be had for all outdoor explorers. While there is so much to see and do outside finding a place to store all of the stuff at your home that you use to enjoy the Florida sun can be difficult. With a Pompano Beach storage unit you can find a safe and secure facility to store your boat, Jet Ski, your fishing supplies, surfboards, and everything else that you need to be able to enjoy the Florida sun. With the use of a Pompano Beach storage unit you don’t have to worry about taking up space in your home, garage, or driveway for the things that you use to play in the Ocean or enjoy the sun.
  • Perhaps instead of a day at the beach your enjoyment of life at Pompano Beach is more suited towards a round of eighteen hole golf with you and your friends. There is nothing that you love more than the clear skies overhead, green grass beneath your feet, and the belief that your gold ball is going to head straight for that hole in the ground. You may be thinking that golf clubs don’t take up much space in your house and can be easily stored in a closet or behind a door. That is true, but here is how a Pompano Beach storage unit can help you get more golf time. There are many people who choose to live life outside of the city and commute to work. If you are one of these commuters and your golf course is in town you don’t want to have to drive all the way home to get your clubs and drive back to play. That is wasted time. Leaving your golf clubs in your car can be a disaster if they are stolen. So why not get a small Pompano Beach, Florida storage unit and safely and securely store your clubs until you get to play again. Then you never have to have another missed opportunity to play a round of golf with your buddies again because your clubs are at home. Your storage unit is also a great place to keep an extra set of shoes and clothes for those impromptu games.

These are just two examples of how life in Pompano Beach can be fun and enjoyable and how a self storage unit can help you maximize the fun in the Florida sun. With convenient locations and security you can get back to the beach that much quicker.

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Escaping the cold and snow of the winter months usually hits everyone once the cold moves in and the first snow falls. Many people spend their time day dreaming of some place warm and sunny while they are shoveling the snow off of the cars and digging out their driveways from the accumulated snow. Bundling [...]]]> Escaping the cold and snow of the winter months usually hits everyone once the cold moves in and the first snow falls. Many people spend their time day dreaming of some place warm and sunny while they are shoveling the snow off of the cars and digging out their driveways from the accumulated snow. Bundling up in sweaters and still being cold can leave you longing for your bathing suite and a day at the beach laying on the sand and soaking up the sun shine. When the ice storm comes and you are stuck inside your house for a day you will long for the sunny outdoors and being able to enjoy nature.

So why not put down the snow shovel, leave behind your ice scraper, and escape the harsh winter wind with the warm breeze blowing in Miami Dade? Pack up your shorts and tank tops and leave behind the sweater for warmer climates. Go buy some sun tan lotion and head for the sun of the Florida coast.

Whether you just stay for a few days or you can spend your winter soaking up the Miami sun you will feel thawed out in no time at all. Hopefully you are one of those people who can spend an extended time enjoying all that Miami Dade has to offer. With so much diversity in entertainment, dining, and fun you will need the time to explore all that the city has to offer.

There are several options for your stay in Miami. With extended stay hotels, condos, and time share options being many of the most popular picks for long winter getaways you can find something that fits your needs. Another option that is possible is purchasing a home in the area giving you the assurance that come the first cold days of fall you have a warm place to retreat to. You don’t have to worry about fighting the migrating crowds to get a place at your favorite spot.

The benefits of having a vacation home in Miami can be a long list and by adding a Miami Dade storage unit to the list it can get even better. With a Miami Dade, Florida storage unit there is no need to have to bring everything that you need for your time in Florida or take everything when you leave. You can have everything you need waiting for you. With a Miami Dade storage unit you can also have safety and security while you are back home and the knowledge that your belongings will be safe and awaiting your return.

Not only do you not have to worry about your stuff but transporting all of your stuff back and forth can get expensive and can be a hassle. With convenient Miami Dade storage locations it is easy to find a facility that is near by to serve you.

So don’t spend your winter months inside and fighting the cold and snow. Stop dreaming of somewhere warmer for the winter months and make your dream a reality. Find one of the great places to stay in Miami and with a Miami Dade storage unit keeping you belongings safe for your vacation home you will be able to enjoy life all year long. Come and thaw out in Miami, Florida.

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If you have never shopped around for a self storage unit before, then you really do have a lot to learn.  Of course, this is not to say that you are not going to be able to get your chores done if you are ready and willing to put a tiny bit of thought into [...]]]> If you have never shopped around for a self storage unit before, then you really do have a lot to learn.  Of course, this is not to say that you are not going to be able to get your chores done if you are ready and willing to put a tiny bit of thought into them.  While there is a lot of information to manage in your first couple of shopping trips, you are going to be able to pick the unit that is right for your belongings if you keep a few simple bits of advice in mind as you are shopping around.

First and foremost, reader, you have to know when your belongings are actually going to call for a climate controlled self storage unit.  While some belonging are going to last just fine in a standard, unregulated environment, others are going to call for a bit of tender love and care.  If, for example, you know that you are going to be storing electronics, wooden furniture, clothing, musical instruments, records, candles, or food items, then you are going to want to be sure that you are paying for a safe, climate controlled self storage unit to keep them in.  Of course, if you are going to be storing chemicals or medicines, then you are going to have to get the consent of your property manager before you begin to fill your unit up with your belongings.

Moving on, here, you are going to want to be sure that you are giving yourself room to access your belongings if you know that you are going to need to in the future.  The temptation is going to be there, reader.  As you are beginning to get tired, you are going to be tempted to just toss all of your belongings into your unit as fast as you possibly can.  Of course, this is not going to leave you with a good way of getting to them at the end of the day.  Unless you are alright with wasting a ton of your time sorting through your belongings, you are going to make sure that you are taking the time to install a few shelves, give yourself rows for access, and the like.

Finally, reader, you are always going to want to be sure that you are storing your belongings in the right boxes, and with all of the right moving and packing supplies.  The last thing that you are going to want to see, here, is a self storage unit full of your broken possessions when you return in a few months.  When you take the time to make sure that you are keeping everything as safe as possible, you know that you are not going to have to worry about returning to a unit that is full of broken junk.

When you do a little bit of homework at the beginning of your self storage situation, you stand to save yourself a lot of stress and heartbreak at the end of the day.  Sure, you are going to have to set a bit more time aside for your shopping process, but that is not going to bother you that much when you finally find the unit that is going to keep your belongings nice and safe while you are gone.

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Shopping around for a self storage unit can be tough.  I mean, if you do not have any experience with the industry, then you may very well find that there are simply too many options for you to wrap your head around.  Of course, if you are ready and willing to do a little bit [...]]]> Shopping around for a self storage unit can be tough.  I mean, if you do not have any experience with the industry, then you may very well find that there are simply too many options for you to wrap your head around.  Of course, if you are ready and willing to do a little bit of research, then you are going to be able to make sense of your local options.  In fact, you are going to be able to rent a unit that is absolutely perfect for your needs.  Just pay close attention to this article as you are reading it, and you are going to turn out just fine.

First and foremost, reader, you are going to have to pick a location that is not going to be a huge pain in the rump at the end of the day.  This, of course, means that you are going to want to pick a location that is not going to take all that long to drive to.  Typically speaking, your best options are going to be within ten miles of your home.  If you rent anything that’s farther away, then you are going to live to regret it.  You are going to waste ton of your time commuting, and you are going to waste tons of your money paying for the gas that you are wasting.  Truly, you do not want to rent a self storage unit from a distant facility even if it is going to save you a ton of money.  It just is not worth it at the end of the day.

Second of all, you are going to want to be sure that you are picking a unit that is nice and dry.  When you store your belongings, you want to know that they are going to be safe.  There is nothing that is going to keep you up at night that is quite like a leaky, dangerous self storage unit.  Thus, be sure that you are touring your local sites in person, and that you are inspecting your local units for signs of water damage.  If you detect any signs of water damage, then you are going to want to be sure that you do not agree to rent that unit.

Finally, reader, you are always going to want to be sure that you are paying careful attention to the discounts that you find.  The last thing that you are going to want, here, is to rent a unit that is not going to save you a little bit of time and trouble.  If you can, you are going to want to rent a unit that comes with a moving truck as a special.  All the better if you can find a self storage unit that also comes with a moving service as a moving special.  The more services you can pack into one giant package, the better you are going to feel about your moving situation at the end of the day.

Basically, reader, you want to be sure that you are renting a unit that makes your life easier.  When you rent units that are complicated and time consuming, you know that you are in for an awful moving day.  Just keep it simple, and be sure that all of your needs are being met.

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If you know that you are going to be moving in the near future, then you are going to want to be sure that you are getting all of your chores done in a timely fashion. Indeed, the last thing that you are going to want to do, here, is wait until the very [...]]]> If you know that you are going to be moving in the near future, then you are going to want to be sure that you are getting all of your chores done in a timely fashion. Indeed, the last thing that you are going to want to do, here, is wait until the very last minute to start doing your chores. If you wait until the very last minute to start doing your chores, then you are going to find yourself cutting quite a few corners just to get all of your work done. Of course, a little bit of careful planning can go a long way, here, so you are not going to have to worry about doing too much extra at the end of the day.

The first thing that you are going to want to do, here, is make sure that you are renting a self storage unit for the majority of your larger items. If you give yourself roughly two weeks to clear this out of your apartment, then you are going to find that it becomes a lot easier for you to do the cleaning that you have to do before you leave. Truly, reader, you are not going to want to mess around with cleaning when there is still a ton of furniture in the way. You are not going to be able to vacuum like you would like to do, and you are not going to be able to get your full security deposit back when you move out.

Of course, you are also going to want to get an idea of how much stuff you actually have to move. The best way to go about developing this idea, reader, is to go ahead and pack all of your belongings ahead of time. When all of your belongings are boxed up and ready to go, you are going to be able to get a much better idea of how much stuff you are really looking at. You will begin to understand whether or not you are going to need a moving truck, and how big your truck is going to have to be if you decide to use one. If you know that you are going to need a self storage unit, then packing up all of your belongings before you begin to call around is going to save you a great deal of time.

Finally, reader, you are going to want to be sure that you are giving yourself several weeks to look around for the help that you are going to need when it comes down to affecting your move. If you wait until the last minute to begin looking around for help, then you may find that you have run out of options at the very last minute. If you are going to get your family and friends to help, then be sure that you are giving them as much notice as possible. If you are going to hire professional movers, then you are going to want to be sure that you are giving them several weeks to schedule a window for you. You simply cannot afford to wait until the last minute when it comes down to getting the physical help that you are going to need.

At the end of the day, you are going to be fine if you are not forcing yourself into a huge hurry when it comes down to moving. If you give yourself the time that you are going to need to get everything ready, then you are not going to have to worry about a thing. Two or three weeks should suffice, here.

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Are you shopping around for the perfect way to make your move a little bit easier? Are you sick and tired of dealing with all of your moving chores alone? Well, if that is the case, then you are in luck. It just so happens that there are tons of services that [...]]]> Are you shopping around for the perfect way to make your move a little bit easier? Are you sick and tired of dealing with all of your moving chores alone? Well, if that is the case, then you are in luck. It just so happens that there are tons of services that you can take advantage of when you are moving. Of course, if you have never given these services any thought, then you are going to want to be sure that you do so before you get too far into your move. For the sake of simplicity, this article will run through a few of the services that you are going to want when it comes down to moving your house.

Of course, the first thing that you are going to want to look into, here, is a great self storage facility. Sure, you may plan to move straight into your new home, and sure, there is nothing wrong with that. But really, you should not fail to look into your local self storage facilities. If something should happen that would prevent you from moving into your new home, then you are going to have a great fallback plan. Indeed, you are going to have a nice, safe place to keep all of your furniture and belongings while your new house is being prepared.

Now, if you know that you are going to be moving all of your belongings, then you are going to want to be sure that you are looking into moving trucks as well. Of course, one of the last things that you are going to want to do, here, is attempt to use your standard vehicle to move from one house to another. You are only going to end up wasting a ton of gas and time if you use a standard vehicle, so do not even bother. Simply rent a large truck, pack all of your belongings into it in one go, and head out to your new house with ease.

Moving on, here, you are also going to want to be sure that you buy all of the packing supplies and moving supplies that you are going to need. You are going to want boxes, packing paper, and bubble wrap for all of your smaller, fragile items, as these are not going to fare too well in the back of your moving truck without a little bit of help. Of course, you are also going to want to be sure that you get your hands on some cables and tape for your larger furniture items, as the last thing that you are going to want is to allow these things to slide around in the back of your truck as you are making your way to your new home. Your larger items are going to pose a serious threat to your smaller items if you are not careful to lock them down before you begin your move.

When you sit down and give you moving situation a little bit of thought, you are going to realize that you are not going to have much trouble if you simply make use of all of the services that are at your disposal. Sure, moving may be a daunting task when you are trying to go at it alone, but if you enlist a little bit of help and buy all of the additional products that you are going to need, then you can rest assured that you are not going to get too stressed out when your actual moving day rolls around. Making moving simple is simply the way to go.

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Have you made up your mind of making an investment in residential or storage unit properties or are you still puzzled about the entire process? The common question that comes to the mind of any purchaser is whether it will be worth investing and what are the chances of getting cheated or losing the money [...]]]> Have you made up your mind of making an investment in residential or storage unit properties or are you still puzzled about the entire process? The common question that comes to the mind of any purchaser is whether it will be worth investing and what are the chances of getting cheated or losing the money that is invested. If you look around, you will hear several incidents where people have been cheated and losses incurred in such investments. Well, there is nothing to get disheartened about. If someone is at a loss, it does not mean that you too will be at loss. You just need to know the right process, to approach the right people and make an investment in the right property, and you can just see the profits. In this entire process the people who can help you with their expert advice are the professionals of the real estate agencies .

The professionals of these real estate agencies are always in demand for their expertise in the field. Everyone seeks their guidance, whether a first time buyer or the owner of multiple properties. With real property you can never be sure, after all you never know when the market trends can change. Once you hire these agencies your work becomes much simpler. If you have chosen one of the reputed agencies of the region, your task becomes even much easier. You can rely on their staff with closed eyes, as they will provide you the best, and will settle for nothing less. The staff of all the real estate agencies is friendly and courteous. They are experts in their fields and know what can be the best for you, keeping your budget in mind. They will listen to your requirements carefully and patiently and often note down specifications so as to avoid future hassles, because they know that all your hard earned money will be going into. Depending on your budget, needs and location they start your work with immediate and full attention. They not only help to make your purchase they also guide and educate you with the current market scenario, so that you are aware of the trends prevailing at the time when you are entering the market.

The real estate agencies are easy to locate and scattered all over the nation. No matter, where you are staying and where you wish to make a purchase and sale of property you shall find their offices. Searching the internet can be one of the fast options to know about their locations, the services that will be rendered by them and also the amount you shall be required to pay for their services. Under all circumstances, at the end you will say that it is worth the money spent. If you make an online search for the real estate agencies you just need to make a selection of your country, then region and within minutes you shall get a list of agencies. Some of the websites also display a testimonial of their satisfied visitors, so it acts as a boost. You can always consult the previous customers of the agencies, if you still have some doubts about the services of these companies.  If adequate research and planning is made your property shall surely reap you benefit in the long return and can be one of the best investments that you made in your life.

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]]> http://www.propertymanagementblog.com/help-from-real-estate-agencies/feed/ 0 You Might Not Think That You Need Storage http://www.propertymanagementblog.com/you-might-not-think-that-you-need-storage/ http://www.propertymanagementblog.com/you-might-not-think-that-you-need-storage/#comments Mon, 12 May 2008 08:25:47 +0000 admin Warning: gzinflate() [function.gzinflate]: data error in /home/property/public_html/wp-includes/http.php on line 1787
The last person wanting a storage unit, she was looking to find a place to store her personal belongings before the end of the month. She lives in a small one bedroom apartment in Manhattan and was moving in with a girlfriend that lived in a brownstone apartment in the Bronx. Devastated and in tears, [...]]]> The last person wanting a storage unit, she was looking to find a place to store her personal belongings before the end of the month. She lives in a small one bedroom apartment in Manhattan and was moving in with a girlfriend that lived in a brownstone apartment in the Bronx. Devastated and in tears, she described how she lost her job that week and her boyfriend of three years just moved out. The lease was up in two weeks. She was reminded that she was lucky to have a friend who was there for her, being a true friend. The most trying times present an opportunity for your real friends to treat you the way they would want to be treated. She was also reminded that she was looking for a job when she found the last one, and now she has the opportunity to find a better one for herself. While she was searching online for management properties in the Bronx, she was showing strength of character in taking the first step to organize herself.

She found out that there are a lot of management properties offering storage, and so many specials it was mind boggling. She did a search by zip code and narrowed down some of the management properties to check out. Then she made a list of management properties that featured high tech security and protection coverage. Then she telephoned to talk to some of the management properties to verify her guess that a five foot by fifteen foot storage unit would work for her. She was going to store everything except a good portion of her spring and summer wardrobe and toiletries. Because she had never stored before, she found out the climate controlled unit that was available at many of the management properties would work best for her, as designer clothes, including leather coats fair much better in a unit that maintains a controlled temperature. So no matter what season it is, the storage unit will stay within a few degrees of 70. The protection plan was also a must item to include in the month to month agreement. Why chance not getting compensated should a fire, theft or water main break at the facility, it was less than ten dollars a month? She really did not want to risk losing anything else in her life. The way her luck was going, she was not about to tempt fate.

She figured that it was cheaper to rent a storage unit to keep her belongings safe while she got herself emotionally and financially back on her feet. Self-preservation rules during times pre-empting dramatic life style changes. She had enough money that she could afford to pre-pay for six months. In fact pre-paying turned out to be an incentive also, as the facility offered her another month of storage free. There is a sense of relief knowing you are not going to lose anything else. She felt sure she could get her life back on track in seven months. The last thing to organize was a truck. The facility also offered a free truck as a new customer incentive and only needed 48 hours notice to schedule. This was going to work out great, a free truck to use for three hours.

With the storage unit secured with a ten dollar non-refundable pre-payment going towards her first months rent, she had taken the first step. Tomorrow she would go to the facility and sign the contract, pre-pay her six months, schedule the truck, buy her lock, boxes, bubble wrap and tape and go home and start packing. She was ready.  

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Who are your best storage rental customers? Is it the customers that only rent for a short period or the long term renters? The answer should be clear. If you have more long term renters, then you do not need to worry about trying to fill up your units every month and trying to make [...]]]> Who are your best storage rental customers? Is it the customers that only rent for a short period or the long term renters? The answer should be clear. If you have more long term renters, then you do not need to worry about trying to fill up your units every month and trying to make your quota. So how do you attract the long term rental customers?  What can your storage property do differently in order to attain and keep long term renters? Usually storage renters plan on staying anywhere from 2 to 3 months, up to a year, depending upon what they actually need it for. Most storage companies out there will offer a move in special.  This is great because that appeals to everyone. The move in special will certainly attract storage seekers to your property that will want to rent with you, but after they get the initial move-in special is there anything that you can do to keep those long term renters? 

How about a long term prepay rental special? Long term prepay rental specials attract those businesses out there who do not want to move their items to another storage facility. They usually want to stay where they are at. However, like any business there is a yearly budget that they need to entertain in order to appease the owners of that company. If your storage facility is not currently offering any type of long term rental specials, then you may find your customers shopping around. Again, a lot of facilities out there are offering a move in special and many do offer long term prepay rental specials. 

However, not all facilities routinely ask their callers if they are planning on a long term rental stay. This needs to be discussed when the caller makes their first contact with you. They have their calculators in hand and are getting to the bottom of things to see which place will benefit them the most. Yes, security and cleanliness are musts when it comes to renting a storage unit. However, you still need to think about the overall picture and not just the face value of someone coming in for the first time to rent storage. Sure your property is clean and lovely and you have a great move in special that is equal to what everyone else is offering. Ask each of your callers whether they are storing for personal or for business and how long they plan on renting for. So what if the majority only plan on staying for a short period. If you are able to get those long term renters to give you that valuable information than you can offer them a valuable long term prepay rental special.  For one, that long term prepay rental special will most likely guarantee that their unit will not be on the market again for at least 6 months or even better, a year or longer. That gives you one less rental unit to worry about having to fill during that time period. So what if you lose a little at that moment for the 12th month when you have given it away for free. If the rental unit were empty, it could be empty for much more than just a month or two. You have to think ahead of the next storage facility and what will bring in the most profits. Sometimes in order to gain more you have to be willing to lose a little. But in the long run you will have gained much more than a long term renter. You can gain more business by word of mouth from the current customer or even more rentals from the current customer. And you took one more unit off of the market for a nice stretch of time.

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]]> http://www.propertymanagementblog.com/storage-rentals/feed/ 0 Save Time, Money and Space http://www.propertymanagementblog.com/save-time-money-and-space/ http://www.propertymanagementblog.com/save-time-money-and-space/#comments Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:21:18 +0000 admin Look no further. You have come to the right place if you are searching for information on how to best utilize your self storage rental space. What you are about to learn from reading this blog should give you the perfect start in utilizing every inch of space in your self storage rental unit. If you want to make sure that every penny spent throughout your rental process is well spent, then keep reading. It may not be a wise decision to skimp when it comes to purchasing or attaining self storage supplies like boxes, bubble wrap and other items that you will need to get your belongings packed or organized and ready for storage. Sure you can go to your local business and try to re-use the boxes that they have received their deliveries in, and they may be free. But free is not always best. 

For one, you will most likely end up with such a variety of awkward sized boxes that you will not be able to stack them as efficiently as you could if they were the same sizes. Number two, used boxes tend to lose their strength resulting in boxes that collapse. Then you have a mess. Weak boxes also lessen your ability to save precious self storage rental space because you will not be able to stack them as you would be able to with strong, sturdy boxes. Most self storage rental properties that carry moving supplies such as boxes will offer them in a wide variety of sizes that you can choose from to suit your needs. Another benefit of investing in boxes will be the money that you save because of less time spent packing, writing, sorting and stacking. Instead of packing three small boxes, save time by using one large sturdy box that you also know you can stack to save rental space.  And since self storage boxes typically come preprinted with rooms that you can simply check off for easy reference when putting them into your new home, you save time by not having to write it out. 

You know how the old saying goes, time is money. Oh how that statement is so true. Now when it comes to stacking your items in your self storage rental unit, it is more of a space saver to first store your furniture pieces and then store your boxes by stacking them on top of the furniture. You can also fill in any empty spaces with your boxes to help utilize every inch of your rented space. Pack your unit from the back of the unit and surrounding the walls, before you fill in the middle of your self storage rental unit. When you do this, it will help to stabilize high stacked items and utilize the rental space more efficiently. 

Other self storage moving supplies you may find helpful includes bubble wrap to protect fragile items from breaking during the moving process. This will save you the hassle and money on having to purchase new items because of broken pieces. Unprinted rolls of newspaper will not leave your hands and household items dirty with ink like printed newspaper will. If you have leftover unprinted paper, you can use it for multiple other purposes too. If you have kids, they can use it to draw on. You can use it for other craft projects too or just save it for future use. Furniture covers or rolls of plastic wrap will keep your furniture dust free and like new, saving you money that you would have spent on cleaning it after you moved it into your new home.   So as you can see, spending a little will save you a lot.  Check out other storage supplies offered at the self storage rental facility you rent from and you will find many useful items that you can take advantage of.

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Overcoming Personal Storage Solution The most difficult decision in a storage customers life is deciding what to do with a lost family members personal storage . Selling or tossing away items that belonged to a love one usually is not an option. It is like erasing the memory of their life. The most difficult part in [...]]]> Overcoming Personal Storage Solution

The most difficult decision in a storage customers life is deciding what to do with a lost family members personal storage . Selling or tossing away items that belonged to a love one usually is not an option. It is like erasing the memory of their life. The most difficult part in saving a lost one’s possessions is insufficient storage space. Team members here at the PhoneSmart call center are very sensitive to such issues. Everyday we take in calls from a grieving family member who is looking for temporary storage solutions for a lost family member’s personal storage until they find a permanent fix. Though these family members have found the correct storage solution, they are only a few. Most others are forced to make rash decisions before they consider self storage as a solution.

Reserve a storage unit to hold a lost one’s personal storage until a decision is made. It’s a better decision than storing furniture and clothes in your own home. Bringing personal storage back to your own home will only make it harder to depart with them. People become more personally attached to the personal storage that holds memories of the lost one as time goes by. Don’t set yourself up by bringing personal storage to your own home. Put it in a storage unit immediately.

There are many solutions on the faith of a lost ones personal storage; therefore, you want to use the right one. First put the personal storage in a self storage unit and consider these options or all of them.

You may want to sell the personal storage at a garage sale or an estate sell. It is a better solution than tossing the furniture and clothing in the garbage. Interested buyers can find good use of your late relative’s personal storage. They would be happy that someone else is creating their own memories with their old personal storage. If you feel disgusted by profiting from a late relatives personal storage then give the profits to charity in their name. It would be a wonderful way to honor their memory.

Other family members might be interested in a lost ones personal storage for their own home. Other family members can go to the storage unit and pick out what they want for themselves instead of going to your home. Plus, we tend to not have enough room in our homes for our own furniture storage and car storage. Therefore a storage unit will free you from the inconvenience of cluttering up your own home with someone elses personal storage.

How nice would it be to honor the memory of your late relative by giving their personal storage to charity? If you have no takers on your lost one’s personal storage , or if you don’t want to get involved with garage sales or estate sales, consider giving the personal storage to a charity in the love one’s name. It is your love ones last chance on doing something good in the world they left.

Our personal storage holds sentimental value. Wouldn’t you like to know that you personal storage went to good use after your death instead of rotting away and decaying in some landfill. There is no reason to make fast rash decisions. Use a storage unit and consider your options.

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]]> http://www.propertymanagementblog.com/storage-concierge-your-storage-finder/feed/ 0 Play On Words http://www.propertymanagementblog.com/play-on-words/ http://www.propertymanagementblog.com/play-on-words/#comments Wed, 12 Jul 2006 09:09:04 +0000 admin Warning: gzinflate() [function.gzinflate]: data error in /home/property/public_html/wp-includes/http.php on line 1787
Ronald Smith PhoneSmart call center representative speaks out about communication and “conditional holds.” Welcome to the PhoneSmart call center blog. We offer an insider view of the self-storage industry. Words are a big part of communication. However, I have learned in communication classes that I have taken in college that the meaning of the message is in [...]]]> Ronald Smith PhoneSmart call center representative speaks out about communication and “conditional holds.”

Welcome to the PhoneSmart call center blog. We offer an insider view of the self-storage industry.

Words are a big part of communication. However, I have learned in communication classes that I have taken in college that the meaning of the message is in the receiver not the sender. That means once the caller hears the information, they may or may not interpret the words the same way you do.
There are times when a customer calls for a unit and we only show that facility as having one space left. The unit may be available or they may have already sold the unit without updating our screen. In these cases, we do take the reservation on a conditional hold. The wording in the condition is where you have to get an understanding with the customer. The conditional hold with one or two units on our screen does not guarantee them that unit. If the unit is there when they arrive, then the unit is theirs.
If the unit is sold when they get there, the hold gets them in to the next available unit at a comparable price. Sometimes the customer gets confused and thinks that the hold guarantees them a unit. It’s important to get that clarification because the customer may be upset when they get to the facility thinking they have a unit. That’s why it’s important to make sure you are clear with your words so that there isn’t any misunderstanding.

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]]> http://www.propertymanagementblog.com/play-on-words/feed/ 0 Put On A Smiling Face :) http://www.propertymanagementblog.com/put-on-a-smiling-face/ http://www.propertymanagementblog.com/put-on-a-smiling-face/#comments Wed, 28 Jun 2006 09:31:48 +0000 admin Our upbeat call center rep, Mary gives us the benefits of a smile.

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Customers love to be treated like royalty, after all they are always right. People who call about storage are usually on a mission. They know what they want, or think they know what they want and they want the cheapest. Sometimes, they don’t care about anything else but to get to the price. They want to get right down to business. Does that sound familiar? Then sometimes people are nervous because they’ve never rented before. They don’t know what to ask, or they have a lot of questions. Some people are calm and easy going. Irate people are usually current tenants and are unhappy about something.
Smiling while on the phone can give you a cheerful, pleasant impression to the caller. Your smile can do so much for you and you might not realize it. It can slow down that rapid hard to sell on the mission type, or make a nervous one feel comfortable, or an easygoing person just feel at home. A smile can even diffuse the upset customer who would seem to be the most unlikely to make happy.
So you see, smiling can help a variety of people and, a word of warning; it can be contagious even though a caller may not see it.

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Jeremy McCainey, PhoneSmart newbie displays a positive outlook on our call center. Welcome to the PhoneSmart property management blog, the ins and outs of property management and commercial management. This is just a blog to talk about how exceptional the working environment at PhoneSmart is. I have had previous employment at a telefundraising firm. It was very [...]]]> Jeremy McCainey, PhoneSmart newbie displays a positive outlook on our call center.

Welcome to the PhoneSmart property management blog, the ins and outs of property management and commercial management.

This is just a blog to talk about how exceptional the working environment at PhoneSmart is. I have had previous employment at a telefundraising firm. It was very difficult to convince people to give money to an organization that they knew nothing about. It did become easier once you could grasp the donor’s concern. This is key in any phone service job. Whether it’s renting storage or trying to get donors to donate. You need to answer a clients concern in a manner that tells them they can trust your advice and hopefully make a sale.
People want to feel confident that the person on the other end of the phone understands them and will help answer any question that may arise. PhoneSmart is a place where most of the concerns are actually solved in a professional manner. If a person has a question about why they should rent from a facility we can help pinpoint the given concern and get them on the road toward renting a unit.
I think the pace in which we take our calls really does influence the rate of success. I know that when I slow down and articulate my words the sale is finalized more quickly. I’ve learned that convincing our clients with facts about storage and what amenities are available for them does result in reservations.

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