HBR Colorado Launches  Series on Selling Storage Facilities

HBR Colorado has launched a new educational content series focused specifically on selling self-storage facilities in Colorado Springs, providing owners with practical, market-driven guidance during a period of heightened investor demand and economic uncertainty.

The series addresses one of the most misunderstood segments of commercial real estate: self-storage as an operating business rather than a passive asset. Drawing on recent market activity and firsthand transaction experience, HBR Colorado's content explores off-market sales, cash transactions, deferred maintenance considerations, and why many storage owners are choosing privacy over traditional listings.

"Storage facility owners are often given advice that applies to institutional commercial real estate, not owner-operated businesses," said Brian Rudderow, founder of HBR Colorado. "This series is designed to help sellers understand their options, reduce risk, and make informed decisions without unnecessary disruption to their operations."

Topics covered in the series include:

• Selling storage facilities for cash versus listing with a broker
• Why off-market sales are common in self-storage transactions
• How deferred maintenance affects value—and when repairs don't pay off
• Common reasons owners sell storage facilities in Colorado Springs
• A step-by-step breakdown of the cash sale process

Colorado Springs has seen significant growth in self-storage demand driven by population increases, military relocation, housing turnover, and in-migration. At the same time, rising insurance costs, property taxes, and new competition have prompted many long-time owners to reevaluate their exit strategies.

Unlike traditional commercial real estate content that focuses on theoretical pricing, the HBR Colorado series emphasizes execution certainty, confidentiality, and real-world outcomes. The goal is to equip owners with clarity—whether they are actively considering a sale or simply evaluating timing.

The series is available through HBR Colorado's digital platforms and is intended for private storage owners, family partnerships, heirs, and investors seeking a clear understanding of today's self-storage exit environment.