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THE BENEFITS OF USING SELF STORAGE TO STAGE YOUR HOME

Admin • March 6, 2024

One of the many challenges that homeowners face when selling their property is staging their home to make it look as appealing as possible to potential buyers. It's essential to create an environment where buyers can envision themselves enjoying the space, which is why many homeowners opt for home staging.

But what do you do with all of your belongings when staging your home? Self-storage services have become a popular choice for homeowners looking to declutter and depersonalize their homes for sale. Here, we'll talk about the benefits of using self-storage to stage your home and how it can help you sell your property faster.

DECLUTTER YOUR HOME

If your home looks disheveled or too 'lived in' when you put your home on the market, it's not going to help you get it sold fast. Storing items in your basement, shed, or even garage doesn't help because they're still all part of your property. Self-storage is a neutral solution that can be cost-effective for storing personal belongings off-site. You can store items such as seasonal clothing, extra furniture, and personal items that may be distracting to buyers. Storage facilities have several unit size and pricing options to help you decide which is best for your home staging needs.

CREATE SPACE

Potential buyers will appreciate the openness and flow of your living space, which can make all the difference in a sale. Removing excess furniture, photographs, and other items can not only help your home look more spacious but also show the true potential of the space without having your influence on the property in plain sight.

ORGANIZE YOUR BELONGINGS

Having items organized within storage units can make it easier to find what you need when it's time to move. If you make a list of what is in storage and itemize items by bin size and color, it's all the more organized. Additionally, it is a great way to protect your items from any potential damage, humidity, or pests.

As a bonus, if you already have a majority of your items in storage when you get a home offer, you make relocating to your new home that much easier. Since moving out of a home is half the battle in selling, you're reducing this stress by staging your home with self-storage solutions.

SELL YOUR HOME FASTER

A cluttered home can be a major turn-off for potential buyers and make your home appear smaller and less functional than it really is. By contrast, a home that looks practically move-in ready can be a huge selling point and get buyers who are motivated to put in an offer.

COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION

Self-storage facilities offer cost-effective solutions for homeowners who need extra storage for long-term or even monthly use. They can be cheaper than buying a storage shed or trying to simply get around storage needs in other alternative ways. If you have a strict budget, you can choose a single smaller unit to save money and most storage unit facilities offer monthly pay-as-you-go rates so you stay within budget.

Using self-storage is an excellent solution to create a fresh look and feel in your home while staging it to sell. Storing your belongings is an ideal way to declutter your home, create open spaces, organize your belongings, and improve the overall look of your property. Additionally, self-storage provides a convenient and secure solution for homeowners looking to streamline the selling process.

These benefits are helpful during a competitive real estate market and create a visually appealing space to entice potential buyers. If you're looking to sell your home quickly and with minimal stress, consider using self-storage services to declutter and streamline your home. Explore what Sutters Fort Self Storage has to offer today.

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