Thomas (Tom) de Jong, executive vice president of investments for Colliers International's National Self Storage team, is a member of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR), which represents industrial and office real estate brokerages. ) won the 2023 Top Transaction Award. Estate. He won in the “Largest Alternative Space” category, according to a press release.
This award is presented each spring to the SIOR member who completes the largest transaction with one or more association associates. Prize ranks are traded according to amount. Mr. de Jong and Colliers Senior Value Director David Williams collaborated on the sale of Abby's Mini Storage, a 97,600 square foot facility located in Bakersfield, California. The property was sold in January for $9.1 million.
Mr. de Jong has been a Colliers commercial real estate broker since 2007 and became a SIOR member in 2018. He specializes in the selection, development, and disposition of self-storage sites throughout the United States. He is also a founding member of the de Jong Becher Self Storage team.
“We are proud to have recognized the largest alternative space transaction in SIOR's 2023 Top Transactions Awards,” said de Jong. “The SIOR designation signifies expertise and excellence, paving the way for continued success in the industry.”
SIOR is not only an organization, but also a professional title. The real estate agents who earn this income adhere to the highest standards of responsibility and ethics, the release states. He currently has 3,900 nominees in over 50 countries.
Colliers specializes in the acquisition, disposition, and financing of self-storage facilities nationwide. The company operates in 68 countries and employs more than 19,000 people.
