KeyCrew Media, a real estate analytics and media network, has named Tom de Jong, Executive Vice President at Colliers and Founding Principal of the De Jong Self Storage Team, as a KeyCrew Verified Expert. De Jong will contribute market intelligence and expert analysis on self storage investment, deal mechanics, capital deployment, and full lifecycle brokerage across the United States.
KeyCrew Verified Experts are selected as prolific market trend authorities who demonstrate exceptional insight and expertise in their fields. These professionals regularly contribute market insights and forward-looking analysis to help audiences navigate complex industry landscapes.
De Jong brings 16 years of dedicated self storage specialization to the KeyCrew platform, backed by a 19-year career at Colliers. As Founding Principal of the De Jong Self Storage Team, he has overseen more than $2 billion in self storage transactions across 32 states, advising institutional funds, private equity groups, family offices, and individual operators at every stage of the asset lifecycle.
De Jong holds the SIOR designation, recognizing him among the top tier of industrial and specialty real estate brokers nationally, and an MBA from Pepperdine University. He is a board member of the Pennsylvania Self Storage Association and a regular contributor to industry publications. He recently hosted a national panel discussion on the self storage market for Bisnow.
The De Jong Self Storage Team operates as a full lifecycle advisory practice, sourcing development sites, consulting on economic viability, advising during lease-up, and representing buyers and sellers at exit. This end-to-end coverage gives clients a single trusted advisor across the entire investment horizon.
“The self storage market is in the middle of one of its most consequential transitions in a generation,” said Tom de Jong. “Capital is moving, long-term owners are approaching exits, and institutional buyers are deploying with more precision than they were three years ago. My goal through KeyCrew is to give serious market participants an honest read on what is actually happening in the deals, not just the headlines.”
This announcement matters because it signals the growing importance of specialized expertise in self storage brokerage as the market undergoes significant shifts in capital flows and ownership transitions. De Jong's insights through KeyCrew will help investors and operators make informed decisions during this period of change.
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