Self Storage Broker Tom de Jong Named KeyCrew Verified Expert Amid Market Transition
Tom de Jong, a 16-year self storage specialist, joins KeyCrew Media as a Verified Expert to provide market intelligence on the evolving self storage investment landscape.
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.
The designation highlights de Jong's role as a prolific market trend authority. KeyCrew Verified Experts are selected for their exceptional insight and expertise, providing forward-looking analysis to help audiences navigate complex industry landscapes. De Jong brings 16 years of dedicated self storage specialization, 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's appointment comes at a critical time for the self storage sector. "The self storage market is in the middle of one of its most consequential transitions in a generation," said 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."
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 both buyers and sellers at exit. This end-to-end coverage provides clients with a single trusted advisor across the entire investment horizon. 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.
De Jong's expertise spans self storage capital markets, including institutional acquisitions, private equity deployment, bridge loan dynamics, and distressed asset strategy. He also focuses on deal mechanics such as bid-ask spread analysis and NOI-based underwriting, as well as market intelligence on oversupply dynamics in Sun Belt markets and rental rate recovery timelines. His insights are especially relevant for long-term owners approaching exits and institutional buyers seeking precise deployment strategies.
KeyCrew Media leverages AI-powered analytics and first-person reporting from verified experts to produce forward-looking insights across local markets and niche asset classes. The company delivers proprietary market reporting through its portfolio of niche media properties, including KeyCrew Journal and NextAsset News, and selectively syndicates to media partners. Colliers, de Jong's firm, is a leading global diversified professional services company specializing in commercial real estate, with operations in 70 countries. More information is available at colliers.com.