Research-Driven Self-Storage Advisory
The Mele Group, Cushman & Wakefield's Self-Storage Advisory Group, provides specialized investment sales, valuation, and strategic advisory services exclusively for the self-storage industry. Combining deep market knowledge with one of the world's leading commercial real estate platforms, the team helps owners, operators, developers, lenders, and institutional investors maximize value through informed strategy and disciplined execution.
Specialized Expertise. Institutional Reach.
Selling self-storage requires more than marketing a property—it requires understanding market dynamics, buyer behavior, capital markets, and investment strategy.
The Mele Group combines national market intelligence with local expertise to deliver customized advisory services throughout every stage of a transaction, including:
- Investment Sales
- Valuation & Advisory
- Market Research & Underwriting
- Portfolio Strategy
- Development & Pre-Sale Consulting
- Capital Markets & Financing
- Equity Structuring
- Acquisition & Disposition Advisory
Supported by Cushman & Wakefield's global platform, the team provides clients with access to institutional, regional, and private capital while delivering the personalized attention of a dedicated self-storage advisory practice.
Performance That Speaks for Itself
Results matter, and The Mele Group measures success by execution.
Lifetime Experience
- 979+ transactions completed
- More than $10 billion in transaction volume
- 100 million+ net rentable square feet sold
- Closed transactions across more than 30 states
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2025 Performance
- 43 transactions closed
- $853 million in sales volume
- 97% average list-to-contract price
- 267 offers received across 63 properties sold
More Than Brokerage
Every assignment begins with understanding the client's goals, not simply bringing a property to market. The Mele Group works as a strategic advisor throughout the entire sales process, providing market analysis, underwriting, due diligence coordination, investor positioning, negotiation strategy, and transaction management from initial valuation through closing.
“We provide the very best personalized brokerage advisory services in the industry to help guide our clients and build long-lasting relationships based on trust and an extensive understanding of the ever changing dynamics of the marketplace.
–Mike Mele
Market Intelligence
Real estate decisions are stronger when they're backed by data. The team regularly publishes quarterly industry updates, Top 50 MSA reports, and other educational resources designed to help owners, investors, and industry professionals better understand evolving market conditions, capital trends, and investment opportunities. This commitment to research helps clients make informed decisions, not just successful transactions.
Let's Start the Conversation
Whether you're considering a sale, evaluating acquisition opportunities, seeking a valuation, or planning for the future, The Mele Storage Group provides the experience, market intelligence, and institutional resources to help you move forward with confidence.
Contact the Mele Storage Group to discuss your property, portfolio, or market strategy.
