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. In this role, 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. They contribute market insights, expert perspectives, 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.
The self storage market is currently undergoing a significant transition, according to 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,” he said. “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.”
De Jong holds the SIOR designation and an MBA from Pepperdine University. He serves on the board of the Pennsylvania Self Storage Association and is a regular contributor to Inside Self Storage, Self Storage Now, and Modern Storage Media. 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 approach provides clients a single trusted advisor across the entire investment horizon.
De Jong’s areas of expertise include self storage capital markets, deal mechanics, market intelligence, transitioning ownership, and full lifecycle brokerage. His selection as a Verified Expert underscores the importance of expert-driven analysis in navigating the current market dynamics.
KeyCrew Media is a next-generation real estate intelligence platform that uses AI-powered analytics and first-person reporting from verified experts to produce forward-looking insights across local markets and niche asset classes. More information is available at keycrew.co.
