Realtors, homeowners find success with PODS in today´s hard hit housing market
Tina Vervoorn
May 15, 2009
PODS survey of RE/MAX Realtors found 95 percent of its agents stated decluttering is critical to selling a home at an optimal price. The results showed nearly 40 percent believe decluttering increases the sale price by 6-10 percent and shortens the sale time by one month.
"RE/MAX agents are known for using the best tools and techniques to maximize customer value," said Randy Morse, Vice President at RE/MAX International based in Denver, CO. "As a RE/MAX Approved Supplier, PODS provides a convenient way to declutter homes with the advantage of off-site storage in a PODS Storage Center until the home sells."
As the housing market and property values decline throughout the U.S., innovative strategies are put into place to facilitate a quicker and more profitable sale. A do-it-yourself tip all homeowners can take advantage of is decluttering, or removing unnecessary personal and bulky items to make the home appear larger and more inviting to potential buyers. The bright red and white PODS® containers have been hailed as the perfect solution to homeowners´ decluttering and storage needs.
"PODS is one of the most uncomplicated and flexible solutions in the moving and storage industry," said Christine Pierce, Chief Marketing Executive Officer of PODS. "Our portable containers can be placed in a homeowner´s driveway during the decluttering process, and then stored in a PODS Storage Center, where the containers are housed in a clean, secure facility for as long as needed."
According to a national study in 2008 of 2,000 real estate professionals conducted by HomeGain®, a leading provider of online real estate marketing solutions, sellers typically see a return of approximately six dollars for every dollar spent on improving and decluttering their home.
With many homes sitting on the market for three or more months, PODS has designed a Fourth Month Free program targeted at home sellers and professional stagers. According to a recent National Association of Realtors release, total housing inventory remains at a 9.7 month supply at current rates, and even in the stronger Los Angeles County market the average listed time on MLS is more than 70 days.
Note: Survey conducted in 2007 by PODS Enterprises.
Tips for a stress-free move
1. Stage and declutter - Staging and decluttering is essential when placing a home on the market, and may help to capture a higher selling price on the property. A PODS® container can securely store belongings removed from the home until ready for replacement or a move.
2. Downsizing - Need to downsize but do not have space in your new home? PODS solves this problem with safe and secure long-term storage solutions. Simply pack the PODS® container and your belongings will be transported to a local PODS® Storage Center.
3. Storage between homes - Many people find themselves in a period of transition, leaving one residence before another is ready for occupancy. In these cases, PODS combines moving and storage into one. While waiting for your new home, PODS will keep your container in one of its many Storage Centers, and then will move it to the new location when you are ready.
4. Long-distance moves - With locations across the United States and Canada, PODS can help prepare for long-distance moves. Packing an entire residence takes time. With PODS, there is no time limit, which allows customers to take their time loading and unloading. When ready for pick-up, PODS will move the container to the new location—across town or across the country.
About PODS Enterprises
Founded in 1998, PODS provides moving and storage services in 48 U.S. states, Canada and Australia. PODS attributes its growth to the flexibility and value it provides consumers. To date, the company has completed more than 200,000 long-distance moves, exceeded one million deliveries and has over 137,000 PODS® containers in service.
PODS secure containers are constructed of a steel frame and are available in three sizes: approximately 8-by-7-by-7 feet, 8-by-8-by-12 feet and 8-by-8-by-16 feet. The 12-foot and 16-foot containers have been tested to withstand winds of more than 110-mph when partially loaded. For more information or to schedule service, visit pods.com or call 800-776-7637.
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