How Do I Find Storage Unit Auctions?
There has been a proliferation of interest in storage unit auctions in recent years due to reality TV that features seasoned auction hunters who bid hard and who manage to get the best loot.
This has gotten a lot of other people interested in the mechanics of these auctions.
If you are interested in joining the auction crowd then you are in the right place because we are going to explain the simple ways to find the best auctions in your city.
Finding the best auctions * Check out local magazines and broadsheets for ads describing upcoming auctions.
By law the storage unit owners must do due diligence in contacting the original renters so they can pay their dues.
Publishing in a local broadsheet is one way to satisfy the legal requirements to reach renters who may have moved away.
After you find the publications that have lots of auction ads, you will want to subscribe so that you always know about the latest auctions.
It is best if the notice provides a phone number or email address so that you can contact them as the auction gets near to confirm that the auction is still being held.
For example if the renters turn up and pay their arrears then the auction will be cancelled.
* Often you can find contact information on the company website.
Reaching them by phone is probably the best thing to do.
Often too, these companies will fax or email information about future auctions to you.
After all, they want to attract the most bidders that they can, it is in their best interest to keep you informed about upcoming auctions.
And when you speak to them about the auctions be certain that you understand their policy on how much time you have to clear the unit and any other questions that you may have.
The more questions you ask the better prepared you will be for the auction.
This is especially important if you are new to the storage auction scene.
* There is a lot of free and paid information about auctions on the internet.
Some sites like AuctionZip have a free search service while other sites charge a monthly fee.
Find a service that provides the best information for your area, after all you don't want to spend all of your money in gas running to and fro.
Be sure to call after you see an auction posted and confirm that the date and time are correct.
And be sure to call the day of the auction to confirm that it is still on and hasn't been cancelled.
This has gotten a lot of other people interested in the mechanics of these auctions.
If you are interested in joining the auction crowd then you are in the right place because we are going to explain the simple ways to find the best auctions in your city.
Finding the best auctions * Check out local magazines and broadsheets for ads describing upcoming auctions.
By law the storage unit owners must do due diligence in contacting the original renters so they can pay their dues.
Publishing in a local broadsheet is one way to satisfy the legal requirements to reach renters who may have moved away.
After you find the publications that have lots of auction ads, you will want to subscribe so that you always know about the latest auctions.
It is best if the notice provides a phone number or email address so that you can contact them as the auction gets near to confirm that the auction is still being held.
For example if the renters turn up and pay their arrears then the auction will be cancelled.
* Often you can find contact information on the company website.
Reaching them by phone is probably the best thing to do.
Often too, these companies will fax or email information about future auctions to you.
After all, they want to attract the most bidders that they can, it is in their best interest to keep you informed about upcoming auctions.
And when you speak to them about the auctions be certain that you understand their policy on how much time you have to clear the unit and any other questions that you may have.
The more questions you ask the better prepared you will be for the auction.
This is especially important if you are new to the storage auction scene.
* There is a lot of free and paid information about auctions on the internet.
Some sites like AuctionZip have a free search service while other sites charge a monthly fee.
Find a service that provides the best information for your area, after all you don't want to spend all of your money in gas running to and fro.
Be sure to call after you see an auction posted and confirm that the date and time are correct.
And be sure to call the day of the auction to confirm that it is still on and hasn't been cancelled.