Sealed bid storage auctions are one way to sell off a storage unit without having to hire an auctioneer and running a live auction. It’s an especially helpful method in the event that you have only one or two units to sell and you want something simple. It’s no surprise, then, that sealed bid auctions…
Storage units go into default for many reasons, and a lot of them aren’t really the tenant’s fault. When that happens, it can be difficult for a facility manager to handle the situation. On the one hand, you need to get compensated for the unpaid rent and get the unit emptied so you can start…
As an auctioneer, you may not realize just how useful a virtual auction can be. After all, if you’re not running the sale yourself, why should you care? In reality, online auctions can be a fantastic way to drive valuable business to your live sales, and they’re a tool you shouldn’t overlook. In many…
How much you should spend on your first online storage unit depends on how much you can afford to lose. I know that’s not what you want to hear. But entering into any new business venture, whether for fun or as a supplemental income, you must have “seed” money available over and above your monthly…
Do you know how to snipe at an online auction? Sniping is a stealth, 11th hour, to-the-very-last-second bid with a maximum proxy amount. Sniping takes patience. Real live storage auctions the bids accumulate during a very short time frame. Within a matter of minutes, actually. The Storage unit is then sold. Off to the next…
Online storage auctions are swiftly gaining in popularity. They are more convenient than traditional auctions and don’t require you to travel all over town to bid on units that may not be worth looking at. They also give you time to research the units and carefully consider your bids, something that’s not possible during a…
Online storage auctions are the wave of the future, and facilities and auctioneers that catch up with the trend now will benefit the most as they become more mainstream. Selling storage units online is fast, convenient and earns higher bids to pay off liens. The service we offer here at OnlineStorageAuctions.com is completely free and…
In general, online auctions are a convenient way to buy and sell storage units without the hassles of a live auction. Despite their convenience, online storage auctions are still viewed with skepticism by some auction hunters. One major concern voiced by veterans in the industry is whether there’s any chance that the bids are…
Internet storage auctions are quickly gaining in popularity among facility owners and bidders alike. If you’re involved in the storage auction business, you should familiarize yourself with Internet auctions. Like it or not, they’re the future of the industry. Fortunately, they’re easy to like. There are many benefits for Internet storage auctions for buyers and…
When you visit a public self-storage auction, the units you bid on will generally be sold by the storage facility as a way to satisfy a lien. This isn’t always the case with virtual auctions. While online auctions are certainly a great place to find lien sales, they’re also a source of units being sold…
