It Is That Time Of Year

January is a slow month in the property management industry for many reasons. It is very cold in most parts of the country, kids are in school, and everyone is trying to simply recoup from the holidays.  But there are always some people needing self storage.  Renting apartment through a property management company happens all year long, depending on when their lease is up.  Employees get transferred with their jobs and need storage during the transition.  Families are forced to deal with divorce, or even the death of a loved one.  All of these things happen no matter what time of year it is, and a helpful property management company can be useful.

• But every year January does bring an eclectic group of customers to self storage and property management.  Often people make Getting Organized one of their New Year’s resolutions.  And since Martin Luther King Junior’s birthday is a three day weekend for most workers this is a great time for these folks work on that resolution.  
• Many people storing this time of year have just finished taking down all of their holiday items and realize that they have accumulated too much stuff.  There is not longer room for all of those decorations in that small space in the basement, or they do not feel like crawling around in the attic with all of the spiders.  A small storage unit lets these people keep all of their holiday decs without giving up any space in their home. This is the basis for owner property management. 
• Another group of people needing storage in January are the travelers.  Snowbirds generally leave the cold weather around November and return in late March.  The travelers usually go to Mexico or on a cruise for a few weeks during January to avoid the cold weather.  They need a secure self storage unit to store some valuables while they are away from home.
• Cars are a huge part of our everyday lives, and a large reason for people needing self storage because their property management company does not allow parking.  Many people need to store that fun car that they own, the one that does not drive well on the ice and does not start well when it’s cold.  These are often convertibles, or vintage autos, or small sport cars.  These tenants usually want a larger unit, around a 10×15 or 10×20.  Others need to clean out the garage so they can put the family van indoors for the cold winter months. Some property management businesses offer parking at residences.  They need a smaller unit to put the lawn mower, patio chairs, bicycles, etc.

Many people plan on putting their houses on the market with the help of property management in the spring, so in January they begin the arduous task of de-cluttering.  De-cluttering is a favorite word amongst real estate agents that means just what it sounds like. This is a great property management tip for sellers.  These homeowners begin cleaning out closets, sorting through the kid’s toys, and organizing the basement a couple of months early.   It helps the owner’s house to look larger and to show better for potential buyers come springtime.  The self storage users realize it is far easier to get the house ready a little at a time than it is with a real estate agent breathing done their necks, looking for the best property management.

Nebraska Storage Units

Parker Real Estate Management

Downtown Nashville, 1615 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37203

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