Today will be full of staring at computer screens for GarageTown USA. I'm working on search engine optimization which is nerd for "really boring formatting and linking of your website to relevant sites". We are very proud to have an original website at GarageTown, but always are up for more visibility across the nation.
Also I will be working on site at the Coeur d'Alene II location in Idaho. This is next to the original so it's fairly busy. The community feel at this location is fantastic. There are 4-5 owners that are there everyday. Fresh coffee will be ready for any walk in visitors and I'll be there as the acting sales rep.
It's surprising how much foot traffic we still receive even though we are nearly sold out at that site. We will get 2-3 interested people stopping by daily. Often they are people who just know someone who owns one and have heard them bragging about them, but there are the people who are just curious, or who need one for themselves, and those spying the property to attempt to build one of their own.
I'll try to post again this week, but I might be sick of staring at the computer screen.
Have a great day.
-Cameron
Monday, February 25, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
My GarageTown Use
I have the fortunate opportunity to not only be an employee of GarageTown USA, but I also have a unit at the original. Well technically I don't have one, my wife does, I just use it. I wanted to post my typical use of my GarageTown.
My unit is generally used for storage. Inside are nearly all my posessions from our move from Arizona. Being that it was a quick move and everything is unorganized in boxes I've chosen to not unpack until we have a perfect place. There is also room for Grandma and Grandpa's RV, suprising with all the junk I have, but there really is enough room for all that stuff and a large motorhome. Squeezed in on the side is what I really enjoy, my little brother in law's hot rod truck. This is an older Chevy pickup with a really really nice engine and Nitrous Oxide system.
Not to get to into what is inside my unit, but it really helps show the versatility of having some space. Most of my time is spent sorting through my boxes trying to find something, but everytime I go I have to play with something. I'm either starting up the truck just to hear the engine, or wandering through the motorhome to make sure everything is clean.
I visit my unit about 1-2 times each week. I think this is pretty average for the owners as I see a couple different owners there each time I'm there. Michael Hunt is probably the person I see the most as he's there with his kids at his batting cage or working on something.
Next post I'll update with someone more interestings uses and frequencies, hopefully mine has given you some insite to how a "normal" person uses their unit. I wouldn't want to think about how much I'd be spending on rent for my stuff right now, thank goodness for GarageTown.
My unit is generally used for storage. Inside are nearly all my posessions from our move from Arizona. Being that it was a quick move and everything is unorganized in boxes I've chosen to not unpack until we have a perfect place. There is also room for Grandma and Grandpa's RV, suprising with all the junk I have, but there really is enough room for all that stuff and a large motorhome. Squeezed in on the side is what I really enjoy, my little brother in law's hot rod truck. This is an older Chevy pickup with a really really nice engine and Nitrous Oxide system.
Not to get to into what is inside my unit, but it really helps show the versatility of having some space. Most of my time is spent sorting through my boxes trying to find something, but everytime I go I have to play with something. I'm either starting up the truck just to hear the engine, or wandering through the motorhome to make sure everything is clean.
I visit my unit about 1-2 times each week. I think this is pretty average for the owners as I see a couple different owners there each time I'm there. Michael Hunt is probably the person I see the most as he's there with his kids at his batting cage or working on something.
Next post I'll update with someone more interestings uses and frequencies, hopefully mine has given you some insite to how a "normal" person uses their unit. I wouldn't want to think about how much I'd be spending on rent for my stuff right now, thank goodness for GarageTown.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Competitors vs Competition
This year GarageTown at Barrett Jackson auto auction in Scottsdale, AZ we had a fantastic show. Every time we go there we fall more in love with our company. People come out of nowhere and seek us out just to talk about what a great idea this is, and how much they need one. Please keep in mind this is the perfect demographic for GarageTown, successful professionals who, for the most part, have built their wealth from the ground up, plus it doesn't hurt that they collect automobiles.
There were several trends that I noticed while representing GarageTown at the show. Some as insignifigant as clothing trends (polo shirts aren't so hip anymore), the more profound like the return of the muscle car from American auto makers, to the relevant trends for GarageTown.
The trend that was most prevelent was the immergence of competitors. I say competitors not competition because the majority of companies building condo-storage are not competition. Since GarageTown USA has been building and selling for an extended amount of time, in different states, under different economic times, we have done all the hard work and know how to put a GarageTown anywhere from start to finish. Competitor facilities are running into all the problems we did, but we have dealt with them, and have moved forward.
It's a great time to invest in condo-storage, but it's also a great time to do it properly. GarageTown USA has spent the time, money, and energy to make this a great product that people will appreciate, enjoy, and be wanting to invest in for years to come.
There were several trends that I noticed while representing GarageTown at the show. Some as insignifigant as clothing trends (polo shirts aren't so hip anymore), the more profound like the return of the muscle car from American auto makers, to the relevant trends for GarageTown.
The trend that was most prevelent was the immergence of competitors. I say competitors not competition because the majority of companies building condo-storage are not competition. Since GarageTown USA has been building and selling for an extended amount of time, in different states, under different economic times, we have done all the hard work and know how to put a GarageTown anywhere from start to finish. Competitor facilities are running into all the problems we did, but we have dealt with them, and have moved forward.
It's a great time to invest in condo-storage, but it's also a great time to do it properly. GarageTown USA has spent the time, money, and energy to make this a great product that people will appreciate, enjoy, and be wanting to invest in for years to come.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Storage Condominium? What's that? GarageTown Who?
As the real estate market is being, and has been, repeatedly turned upside down it's being forced to evolve. With this evolution comes the old theory of "Survival of the Fittest". The weaker real estate agents who were just along for the ride to collect some money here and there have been forced to go back to working a normal 9 to 5. No more are the days where you just list and sell without working. Enter Evolution.
New products and new Sales tactics, more like old fashioned sales tactics, are quickly becoming a necessity to stay afloat as a realtor. As far as the sales tactics and practices go we are seeing a shift back to "the good 'ol days" where you developed a relationship with your realtor and actually found the right house as opposed to simply having a "transaction coordinator" who aided with getting your hard earned 3-6% of the purchase price. This change as well as the large amount of availability in housing has created more educated buyers and a market that is able to meet your needs.
So what about the new Products? This is where storage Condo's enter the market. A storage condominium is a piece of property that is for stuff. GarageTown USA, www.garagetown.com, is the leader in this with numerous sites in 6 states and rapidly expanding. How does this affect the market though? It does several things: First it brings in a new real estate product that is stand alone. It's not residential, it's commercial, but it's used for residential purposes. A person who is looking for a new investment in property can pick one up and lease it out. A car collector that is tired of losing rent on storage now gets his money to build equity. Second it gives you options. Hang with me here. Instead of looking at this house with a 4 car garage, or having to settle for a different one with a 2 car garage you can get that house and the GarageTown unit. This means that people don't have to settle. They can have what they want. Third it eliminates negativity towards HOA restrictions. How many people in places like Arizona have a nice boat, RV, or Truck, but aren't allowed to park them in their driveway or beside their house because the HOA doesn't allow it. This gives the buyer the ability to buy without feeling bad about paying monthly rent for storage, or keeping their prized possesions at a friends place.
Storage Condo's are getting more and more recognition. The NY Times just did an article featuring GarageTown(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/01/travel/escapes/01condos.html?_r=1&oref=slogin) and they are here to stay.
GarageTown is changing the real estate market. A community of buyers is growing and pulling more and more people into it. Make sure you don't miss out on the opportunity to buy/sell a GarageTown in your neighborhood. For more info on GarageTown you can visit their website at www.garagetown.com or you can write e-mail directly to Carri Berglund their national sales director at carri@garagetown.com .
New products and new Sales tactics, more like old fashioned sales tactics, are quickly becoming a necessity to stay afloat as a realtor. As far as the sales tactics and practices go we are seeing a shift back to "the good 'ol days" where you developed a relationship with your realtor and actually found the right house as opposed to simply having a "transaction coordinator" who aided with getting your hard earned 3-6% of the purchase price. This change as well as the large amount of availability in housing has created more educated buyers and a market that is able to meet your needs.
So what about the new Products? This is where storage Condo's enter the market. A storage condominium is a piece of property that is for stuff. GarageTown USA, www.garagetown.com, is the leader in this with numerous sites in 6 states and rapidly expanding. How does this affect the market though? It does several things: First it brings in a new real estate product that is stand alone. It's not residential, it's commercial, but it's used for residential purposes. A person who is looking for a new investment in property can pick one up and lease it out. A car collector that is tired of losing rent on storage now gets his money to build equity. Second it gives you options. Hang with me here. Instead of looking at this house with a 4 car garage, or having to settle for a different one with a 2 car garage you can get that house and the GarageTown unit. This means that people don't have to settle. They can have what they want. Third it eliminates negativity towards HOA restrictions. How many people in places like Arizona have a nice boat, RV, or Truck, but aren't allowed to park them in their driveway or beside their house because the HOA doesn't allow it. This gives the buyer the ability to buy without feeling bad about paying monthly rent for storage, or keeping their prized possesions at a friends place.
Storage Condo's are getting more and more recognition. The NY Times just did an article featuring GarageTown(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/01/travel/escapes/01condos.html?_r=1&oref=slogin) and they are here to stay.
GarageTown is changing the real estate market. A community of buyers is growing and pulling more and more people into it. Make sure you don't miss out on the opportunity to buy/sell a GarageTown in your neighborhood. For more info on GarageTown you can visit their website at www.garagetown.com or you can write e-mail directly to Carri Berglund their national sales director at carri@garagetown.com .
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