Why Are Self-Storage Operators Turning to Smart Units?
Across the U.S., operators are boosting revenue, attracting modern tenants, and improving operational efficiency with StorageDefender Smart Units. These Smart Units provide real-time monitoring and peace of mind by alerting tenants to activity inside their units with no app required.
Wondering how Smart Units can impact your facility? Continue reading to see how The Jenkins Organization is earning up to $4,000 per month in ancillary revenue per facility with StorageDefender Smart Units.
Key results from the case study include:
✅ $12 Monthly Premium per Unit
✅ 68% Portfolio-Wide Smart Unit Opt-In Rate
✅ $276 Lifetime Revenue Increase per Unit
✅ 72% of Tenants Recommended to a Friend
✅ 3% Boost in NOI per Facility
✅ $5,000 Property Value Increase
Beyond financial returns, tenant peace of mind isn’t just a priority, it’s a differentiator. With nearly 7 out of 10 tenants opting in for Smart Units across their portfolio, it’s clear that renters value the added protection and connectivity that StorageDefender provides.
Jeremy Rollwitz, Regional Manager of The Jenkins Organization, says, “Across all generations—especially younger ones—we’ve seen a growing need to stay connected to their offsite storage. Having real-time notifications sent directly to their mobile device provides a level of peace of mind that sets this product apart.”
🎥 Join Brook Bland and Efrain Fernandez as they sit down with Jeremy Rollwitz to explore how smart technology is reshaping the tenant experience in self-storage. Watch below!
Want to learn more? Download our free case study to discover how The Jenkins Organization improved tenant satisfaction and boosted lifetime revenue by $276 per unit with StorageDefender!
StorageDefender Inc. Announces Colleen Barraclough as Vice President of Client Success
