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changing the date of a pre-lease
Hello, I have a technical question I hope you can help me with. I want to know if there was a way to change the date of a pre-lease. We offer pre-leases to assure customers that their unit is secured and we allow pre-leases up to two weeks in advance. I have run into issues where we will take payment and pre-lease for a…
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Marketing for a high competitor area
Hey there, so I work for a family owned company who hasn't even been open for a year yet. And we are smack dab in the middle of other storage competitors. It's seeming so difficult to get any leads and when we do, it always seams they choose a competitor vs. us. Anyone have experience with a similar situation? And helpful…
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Reverse Move IN
I was wondering if there is a way to reverse a move in, if the tenant changes their mind within the same day? I was looking at the ledger adjustment, what does "Delete Account" do? Any help is appreciated. Thank you
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Will Insurance claims increase because of damage caused by longer storage durations by corona virus?
Long term warehouse damage.
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Requirements for rental
We have been toying around with what things we require from prospective tenants as a condition to rent. We started out with a simple policy requiring photo ID, but over time we have noticed a few trends. I looked at every auctioned tenant, and every incident report (i.e. sleeping in unit, etc.) filed in the last 7 years;…
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When will the Corona Virus pandemic be over?
Month?
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Adding a call to action button to emails (the category is the only one the list allowed me to pick)
I'd like to add a button to the emails we send customers from SiteLink to direct/ask them to review our service as they complete interactions with us. For example, adding such button to the emailed receipt we send out when taking a rental payment. This would make the customer feel that he can engage with us, works for us…
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Absolutely Disgusted with new Sitelink Employees.-TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE
I'd like to know if I'm the only one. I have to rant here. I've been using Sitelink for years for 5 properties! Ever since the merge with Sparefoot the great customer service has completely vanished. The new employees know absolutely nothing about Sitelink, when I call for THEIR help them I feel like they're actually…
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eSign issues with Smartphones
When a new customert is sent the eSign Lease, the "Click Here" that allows the tenant to move through the document more efficiently loses functionality on a smartphone (this example is from a Samsung Note 9). This creates frustration for the customer and really hinders the eSign process. Has anyone found a work around to…
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MOVING SUCKS
Often times, the customer’s lifestyle has been shaken up. During a frantic state of misfortune or uncertainty, they deserve some compassion. A major life event often triggers a customer’s search for self-storage. For the majority, the need for a storage unit comes during a demanding transition. Sometimes these events are…
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Self Storage Tenant Insurance
Has anyone used one of sitelink marketplaces tenant insurance providers before? And if so what there experience has been like working with any of those companies? If anyone has an particular recommendations I would love to hear them. Thanks
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WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT THAT SPECIAL?
Your special should be engineered to win your ideal customer. You are missing out on a huge marketing opportunity if your offer is too similar to the competition. If everybody is offering a similar special, is it really that special? More so than pricing, the opportunity of a special is to stand out from nearby…
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PRICE IS NOT THE MOST IMPORTANT THING. VALUE IS!
Customers will pay a premium for a unit that solves their problem. Being the highest value is far better than being the lowest price. Does price matter to a customer shopping for self-storage? Absolutely! But to win the customer’s business you don’t have to be the absolute lowest price. The key to any pricing strategy is…
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PRICELESS POSSESSIONS
Customers have strong emotional attachments to their belongings. As unsettling as it is, they trust that a storage facility will guard their valuables as their own. The worth that one places on their valuables is often overestimated, so it’s not surprising that customers are extremely possessive of their ‘things.’ We…
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WHO IS YOUR WEBSITE FOR, YOU OR THE CUSTOMER?
A website’s job is to give the customer what they are looking for. When switched to a customer first approach, 2-3 times more leads is a very realistic goal. Your website needs to answer 3 questions: 1. Do You Have a Location Near Me? 2. How Much Does it Cost, or, How Much is it Worth? 3. Why Should I Choose You vs. The…
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POSITIONING: CUSTOMER GROUPS
Be specific about the customer group you’re serving. Understand their individual needs and prove you are their best solution. Customers want storage that fits their specific style and need. Instead of going after the market as a whole, it’s better to focus on the groups that you can serve at a higher level than the…
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ONLINE, THE CUSTOMER HAS THE POWER
Misalignments between the business and the customer are rooted in old marketing practices (established pre-internet). Today’s customer demands a modern approach. The internet is the first media to empower the audience. With customers in control, the business can no longer force them to obey. In web marketing this is called…