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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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HOW TO EFFECTIVELY USE SELF-STORAGE FOR SEASONAL CLOTHES Living on the Central Coast of California offers you the chance to enjoy a beautiful climate. The weather may be beautiful year-round. However, you still need to dress for each season to be comfortable. Whether your idea of enjoying the great outdoors is sitting in the park with a good book or taking to the slopes or waves as the seasons change, you need to have the right clothes easily available when you need them. Keep your fall and winter clothes accessible by storing your spring and summer clothes away until you need them next year. WASH AND DRY ALL CLOTHES BEFORE STORING THEM When it comes to storing clothes, it may seem natural to wash all your clothes that were recently worn. Nevertheless, if your clothes from last season have just been sitting in the closet for a while, you may be tempted to just put them in a box and store them. However, it's important to wash all your clothes just before storing them. Also, store delicate clothes separately. Delicate clothes that are just for one season should be washed separately according to instructions on their tags. Give them plenty of time to dry before storing them. If you pack away wet or even damp clothes, you may find that they end up musty and moldy when you retrieve them. Just one damp clothing item can leave all the surrounding clothes smelling awful, and you may end up choosing to dump the clothes. Save yourself the trouble and be sure to dry clothes before storing them for the season. PACK ALL YOUR CLOTHES (EVEN T-SHIRTS) WITH CARE You may carefully button your favorite dress shirt before carefully folding it and wrapping it with tissue paper. On the other hand, you may be tempted to quickly fold T-shirts and pack them into a box without much care. After all, they're sturdy, right? Not so fast. According to The New York Times, folding your T-shirts can help keep them looking good. Fold the sleeves of each T-shirt toward the back, and then fold it in half only once in a crosswise position. That way, you won't have to create extra creases that can fold over the image on your shirt. It's preferable to fold T-shirts for storage, rather than hanging them. CHOOSE THE RIGHT HANGERS FOR CLOTHES YOU PLAN TO HANG You may choose to hang up some clothes in your self-storage unit. If you do so, be sure that you choose the right clothes hangers for storage. Wire hangers should be avoided for nearly any clothes. Be sure you opt for padded hangers if you're going to store coats, jackets or other large clothing items. Dresses are best stored from hangers with loops that can support the garments. You don't want dresses to fall and stay on the ground for the long period of time you may plan to store them, so be sure that they are secure on the hanger. Otherwise, it may be best to fold and store them. GO FOR PLEASANT SCENTS WITH STORAGE Consider storing your clothes with pleasant scents. Moth balls are often used with clothes storage, but that should not be necessary with a self storage unit. Instead, try storing your clothes alongside sachets in your favorite scents or even cedar. That way, you will be met with wonderful scents when you go to retrieve your clothes. Finally, keep in mind that choosing a self-storage facility that is reliable and secure is important. Whether you need short-term storage for seasonal clothes or want to store outfits for a long time, Sutters Fort Self Storage LLC can meet and exceed all your storage needs. Your storage unit will be available 365 days per year, so you can get your clothes whenever you need them.

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