Unlike what you see on tv shows, most abandoned units stored at self-storage facilities are not filled to the brim with gold bullion and Elvis’ rhinestone cape he wore before he became Fat Elvis, (although we have sold a gold-suited Elvis mannequin). As storage operators, we are responsible to host a sale that will generate…
Why was the Unit Cancelled?
The Top 3 Reasons why a Unit is Cancelled You’re bidding on a unit – the auction has a few days left and you are winning. At this point, you’re starting to get a little excited about the upcoming closing of the auction. However, you check your messages, and you receive a message: “Unit XYZ…
Finishing Strong
What to do once your auction is over When an online storage auction ends, there are still steps to be taken before the unit can be claimed. From getting invoices to making sure you are driving to the right facility; both the buyers and sellers have steps to follow at the end of the storage…
Auction Advertisements: Are You Doing Them Right?
When it comes to having a legal auction at your storage facility, there are state-specific steps you need to accomplish prior to the sale in order to stay in compliance with each state’s lien laws. Common questions we answer are, “What are the required steps for my state?” or, “How long does my ad need…
Customer Highlight: Five Star Store It
At StorageAuctions.com, we pride ourselves on the relationships and results we can create with our customers. Summer is here and we are certainly feeling it down here in Louisiana – so let us take a break from the heat and celebrate our customers! This month we were able to connect with Beth Staudt, Operations Manager…
Customer Highlight: Amy’s Attic Self Storage
At StorageAuctions.com, we pride ourselves on the relationships and results we can create with our customers. With summer coming around the corner, we wanted to kick the warmer months off with another customer highlight! This month we were able to connect with Bob Vamvas of Amy’s Attic Self Storage! We reached out to Bob to…
What’s Happening in Your State?
As 2021 rolls along, a lot of great things are happening across the country regarding lien law changes! Thanks to the hard work of many, specifically the National Self Storage Association and your state associations, there may be improvements coming to your state soon. Here is a breakdown, as of April 12, 2021. Join SSA (link above) or your state…
Meet Brad Smith!
I have always had an interest in computers and video games. More than 10 years ago, my curiosity for tech led me to the software development industry. I have been fortunate enough to develop apps using video game engines, 3D modeling software, and create technical solutions for health care enrollment. Now, I collaborate on solutions…
Customer Highlight: Easy Stop Storage
At StorageAuctions.com, we pride ourselves on the relationships and results we can create with our customers. We are feeling the holiday cheer in the StorageAuctions.com office today, and we’re more than happy to spread the cheer with our customers! This month we were able to connect with Wayne DeLong of National Storage Solutions Management, who…
Customer Highlight: Freedom Storage Management
At StorageAuctions.com, we pride ourselves on the relationships and results we can create with our customers. With fall in the air and Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’re glad to share what we’re thankful for: fantastic customers! This month we were able to connect with Jim Mooney, V.P. of Operations at Freedom Storage Management to…