Self-storage units have their uses, but are they worth leasing? Why should you consider leasing one or two self-storage units? Here is why. 

When Staging a Home

When you're trying to sell a home, every part of that property has to look like it's ready for the market. This is the only way to attract prospective home buyers and get great offers. It's not uncommon for homeowners to stage their homes before inviting prospective buyers for a home viewing. 

Staging takes time and space, especially if you are still living in the home. The alternative is to lease a self-storage unit to store most of your belongings. You can use the unit to safeguard the items you don't often use. This leaves enough room in your home for staging and to make it feel more inviting. 

If the sale is completed without issues, you won't need the self-storage unit for long. Also, using these units is better than storing your items at your neighbor's or friend's house. Here you have more freedom, and you're not a burden to anyone. 

Storing a Loved One's Belongings 

If you have lost a friend or family member, you know how hard it is to let go. It doesn't feel right to throw away their belongings. In some cases, these belongings are the only memories you have of the deceased. 

Leasing self-storage units to hold some of these belongings until you figure out what to do with them is worth your money. It takes time to grieve over a loved one, and moving their belongings to a self-storage unit might give you enough time to heal and recover. Once you're ready to confront the feelings and memories, you can go to the storage unit and sort everything out. 

Storing Business Equipment and Merchandise 

When you are running a small business, space will always be an issue. If you expand too fast, your business might struggle and eventually collapse. If you expand too slowly, other businesses might step up and stifle your growth. 

However, by renting self-storage units, you can continue to grow your small business at your preferred rate. The self-storage units will offer the space you need to store your merchandise or equipment at a cheaper cost than renting a warehouse or office space. 

Self-storage units are typically worth the cost, as they offer additional space that you need at an affordable cost. If you want a self-storage unit, figure out why you need it and for how long before you commit to a lease.