Become a Home-Me
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Become a Home-Me

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Space Owner Basics

Creating your profile is the first step to becoming a Home-Me! Space seekers rely on your profile to feel confident storing with you. Just head to your Become a Home-me page to upload your listing details, add photos and write a short, friendly bio.

Click “Become a Home-Me” in the top-right corner of the homepage. You’ll enter details about your space, upload photos, and submit it. Once approved, your listing will go live!

Once your listing is published, it’s time to attract Space seekers. Reply quickly to messages and space requests

You’ll get an email when a space seeker sends a space request.

Go to your My Listings page to review the request, including what the Space seeker wants to store and for how long. To approve, simply respond to the email and make arrangements with potential space seeker.

Yes, there is a once-off fee to list your space as a Home-me. Payments are made via Payfast.

Yes! All storage agreements are month-to-month. If you need to end the rental early, just provide 30 days’ notice to your Home-Me or according to terms of your contract with your Home-Me.

No. To keep both Space Owners and Space seekers safe, all communication should stay on the myhome-me platform. Only share exact address after you approve a space request.

Space Seeker Basics

After signing up, type a location into the search bar on the Home-Me homepage. Browse the map to find a space that fits your needs and budget. When you find a space you like, send the Space Owner, or rather known on this website as your Home-Me, a message. Disclose what you will be storing and make arrangements to view the space. 

Space Owners have up to 48 hours to respond to your request. You’ll be notified via email.

Once the Home-Me approves your request, it’s time to coordinate the move-in. Use MyHome-me’s messaging system to agree on a convenient date and time with your Home-Me.

📩 You’ve Got a New Message on Home-Me!

Here’s what to do next:

  1. Read the Message:
  • Go to your Home-Me Messages page.
  • Click on the unread conversation.
  1. Reply to Your Home-Me:
  • Type your message in the response box
  • Click “Send” to reply
  1. Wait for their response!

Tip: Responding quickly helps build trust. Home-Me’s and Space seekers who reply within 1–2 hours are more likely to secure successful reservations!

  • Enhanced Reviews & Visibility
    Home-Me incorporates reviews, making it easier for space seekers to find and trust you—helping your space get booked faster.
  • Performance Insights & Recommendations
    Use our personalized performance dashboard to unlock earning potential.
  • Dedicated Support When You Need It
    Our support team is just a message away, ready to help you manage your listings confidently and efficiently.
  • Privacy Protection for Hosts
    Your exact address stays hidden from public view – you decide when to disclose that. All communication is encouraged to take place securely through MyHome-Me website.
  • Seamless Listing & Reservation Tools
    Easily update your availability, edit listings, and manage reservations—all in one centralized dashboard designed to keep you in control.

You make payment arrangements with your Home-Me.

Yes, all rentals on Home-Me are month-to-month. If you’re ready to move out, give your Home-me 30 day notice and agree on a move-out date.

For the safety of our community, Home-me strictly prohibits Space seekers from living or working inside any storage space. All listings on the platform are intended solely for items listed on website.