Selling a self-storage facility isn't something most owners do every day. And when you're finally ready to sell, even a small misstep can cost you thousands—or worse, kill the deal entirely. In today's 2025 market, where institutional buyers are active and smaller investors are still hungry for deals, avoiding common mistakes is key to getting top...

The self-storage industry is changing—and fast. Over the last five years, institutional buyers including REITs, private equity firms, and real estate funds have increasingly entered the self-storage space, scooping up facilities across the U.S. at an unprecedented pace. For small and independent facility owners, this shift represents both a...

Selling a self-storage facility can be one of the most profitable decisions you make as an owner—but only if it's done right. Whether you're selling to retire, diversify investments, or take advantage of a strong market, it's critical to avoid the common pitfalls that can derail your sale or cost you thousands.

If you're a self-storage facility owner wondering whether 2025 is the right time to sell, you're not alone. With shifting market conditions, changing investor demand, and record-setting transaction activity, many owners are questioning if now is the ideal moment to maximize their return.