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Self-storage has become significantly more competitive over the past few years. New facility construction is exceptionally strong in most markets across the country and shows no sign of stopping. The four self-storage REITS (Real Estate Investment Trusts) are continuing their market-share consolidation in the major metropolitan markets by purchasing many of the choicest properties on the market.

An often overlooked component of the "storage decision" is the appearance and maintenance of our facilities. With so many options, self-storage customers can be more selective about which facility they choose for their storage needs. Small differences between competitors can decisively influence a customer's storage decision.

"first impression a potential customer gets when they pull into a facility can determine whether they will rent space or move on to a competitor"

Cleanliness
The first impression a potential customer gets when they pull into a facility can determine whether they will rent space or move on to a competitor. A new facility that looks dirty will give potential customers a worse impression than an older location that is immaculately clean.

The manager should patrol the lot at least once a day for a variety of reasons, one of which is clean-up. During the inspection, the manager should pick up any debris. Daily cleaning is easy and fast, and ensures an immaculate appearance at all times. Some managers have golf carts with 50-gallon, plastic trash cans on the back to help make clean-up a little easier.

Not only do self storage buildings managers keep the facilities clean, but they pay attention to the area surrounding sites too. It is both neighborly and good business to help take care of trash on the other side of the fence. Rarely do people comment on how poor a job your neighbor is doing when trash sits on his side of the fence vs. your side

Tenant-caused damage. Damage to buildings should be repaired as soon as it is discovered. It could cause a potential tenant to question how secure his belongings will be at your facility. Most damage to self storage buildings occurs on the corners when a customer misjudges the turning radius of his/her vehicle. An effective way to minimize building damage in these areas is to install bollards (metal pipes filled with cement) at each corner, approximately one foot from the building.

Roofs. Customers expect that their stored possessions will be kept dry; therefore, regular roof inspections are essential. Self storage buildings managers should always check the ceilings of units that have been vacated to determine if there is any evidence of water leakage. Necessary repairs are made immediately. One of the few certainties in life is that small problems will become big problems if they are not addressed quickly.

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"One of the few certainties in life is that small problems will become big problems if they are not addressed quickly."

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