Can Self Storage Can Help You Sell Your Home Faster?

Selling your home? Know that clutter kills first impressions. Messy rooms, bulky furniture, and random stuff lying around can make your place feel a lot smaller. Buyers walk in, instantly feel cramped, and may just walk right back out.

Believe it or not, a self storage unit can actually help you sell your house faster. At Safestore Containers, we see it all the time. We’ve been helping Kiwis move, store, and sort their stuff for years with our conveniently located self storage solutions across Auckland.

In this article, we explain how using storage units the smart way can make a big difference when you’re selling in New Zealand.

What is self storage?

Self storage is a simple way to keep your stuff somewhere safe without cluttering up your home. You rent a storage unit at a storage facility, pack it with whatever you don’t need right now, and lock it up. You keep the key, and you can come and go as you like.

Most units are used for short-term things like moving house, renovating, or tidying up before a sale. But you can also use them for longer stretches. The idea is to give you extra storage space without needing a mate’s garage or a chaotic spare room.

In a nutshell, it’s your stuff, just stored somewhere else where it’s clean, dry, and out of your way.

How self storage can make you sell your home faster

Think of self storage as your secret weapon when selling your home. It can clear the clutter, make your home look its best, and help you stay one step ahead of the pandemonium. Here’s how a self storage unit can help:

1. Make your home look bigger

Too much furniture makes rooms feel smaller than they really are. So do packed shelves, loaded wardrobes, and anything taking up floor space. When buyers see a cramped space, they often start wondering if there’s enough room for their own stuff.

Putting a few things into storage space at a storage facility can change the way your home feels. It also changes the way it photographs, too. And clean, open rooms with simple lines and minimal clutter look way better in listings. Photos matter. Essentially, they’re what gets buyers through the door on home open day.

And when they do come for a viewing? They’ll walk into a space that feels light, roomy, and easy to live in. That’s the feeling that helps homes sell faster.

2. Declutter without the stress

You don’t need to strip your home bare. But you do want it to look tidy and neutral, especially during viewings. That means getting some of your personal stuff out of sight. Photos, kids’ toys, random sports stuff, etc. Sure, it’s not junk. But it also doesn’t need to be on display for your potential buyers.

A self storage unit gives you somewhere to put it all. It’s temporary, it’s secure, and you still have access whenever you need it. So, don’t worry. You’re not getting rid of anything. You’re just giving your home space to breathe while it’s on the market by decluttering. 

The best part? No scrambling to hide things in cupboards or shoving boxes under the bed every time the real estate agent calls!

3. Get ready to move while you sell

Selling and moving happen fast once your house goes. And if you’re not packed, it turns into a mad rush. Using a self storage unit means you can start packing now, at your own pace.

You can start by putting your non-essentials into boxes and shifting them into personal storage. Not only does this help you declutter, it also gets you ahead of the game. So, when the house sells, half the job’s already done!

The added bonus is that it gives buyers a better first impression without the mess, half-packed rooms, and distractions. It helps you present a clean, tidy house they can imagine themselves in.

How to choose the right self storage container size

Not sure how much space you’ll need? You wouldn’t be the first one! Figuring out the right size self storage space ultimately depends on how much you’re planning on putting away (and how well you pack it).

If you’re just clearing out a spare room or boxing up some clutter, a smaller self-storage unity might be all you need. But if you’re storing furniture or whole rooms worth of stuff, you probably want to go bigger so you’re not having to stack boxes to the ceiling.

The easiest way to work it out? Use our space estimator. It’s a quick online tool that helps you pick the right size for what you’re storing, less the guessing games!

Secure self storage units in Auckland

If you’re getting your home ready to sell, self storage is a simple and practical way to make it look its best. It can give you room to tidy up, sort your stuff out, and get a head start on the move.

At Safestore Containers, we’ve got secure and easy-to-access self storage units available now in East Tamaki, Glendene, and Onehunga.

We offer short- and long-term options for all sorts of needs, from household storage to furniture storage and business storage. Our self storage facilities are clean, dry, and secure 24/7. Plus, we keep our storage unit prices fair, with a wide range of affordable storage units to suit different budgets.

If you’re keen to get started, get a quote or book your space online! With us, it’s quick and simple. Just how storage should be.