The average size self storage facilities are leaving well over a $100,000 because they don't understand the basics.
Over 90% of people looking for storage rent at the first store they contact. And they really want to rent at the first store. Shopping around for self storage is not fun.
Let me repeat that: Over 90% rent at the first store the contact. And they really want to rent at the first store. Shopping around for self storage is not fun.
All you have to be is good enough. Here are 10 items that will make your facility better than good enough.
Your manager is a self storage expert and proves it by greeting customers at the door and taking them to see a unit every time
Your facility, office and bathrooms are super clean.
Your site is in great condition.
Your landscaping is bold and in great condition.
Your office is large and jam packed with moving supplies
Your managers use selling scripts. Including the scripts to the 8 common concerns renters have so they can over come concerns and ask for the rent again and rent today.
You have and share 4 unique selling features your competition does not have.
A great website that ranks on page 1 , takes payments and rents on line. tons of 5 star reviews
Have a kiosk
Your manager knows how to sell, sell sell. Sell the unit, sell the facility, sell themselves, sell the advantage of renting today.
At Storage Authority these are just some of the reasons you will be able to charge atleast 20 to 30% more than your competition and the be the price leader in your community.
The difference between a commodity and a non commodity is marketing. So it is important to that the marketing never stops. to get more visitors to rent to.
If you are considering getting to self storage you owe it to yourself to call Marc for a free 1/2 consultation to review your options.
If you are looking for an alternative to a management company lets talk. I think you will be surprised of the many advantages of a franchise over a management company.
Marc@storageauthority.com or 860-830-6764
Marc Goodin is the President of Storage Authority Franchising. www.StorageAuthorityFranchise.com The only self-storage franchise. He owns 3 self-storages he designed, built, and manages. He has been helping others in the self-storage industry for over 30 years. He can be reached at marc@StorageAuthority.com or directly at 860-830-6764 to answer your franchising, development, marketing, sales, and operations questions. His best-selling self-storage books are available on Amazon.