Aiden Hawkins

How Matthews™ Transformed Competitive Market Interest into a $30M Premium Industrial Closing in the Southeast

Matthews™ successfully facilitated the $30 million sale of 6150-6481 Metroplex Dr in Fort Myers, Florida. The Class A industrial and retail assets, widely recognized across the Southwest Florida market, attracted significant investor interest due to their high-credit tenancy and premier construction quality.   Through a highly competitive process that generated more than 12 offers from across the country, the Matthews™ agents exclusively represented the seller’s trust in the disposition of the estate’s holdings.   Challenge The assignment required navigating a complex trust structure following the original owner’s passing. The trustees interviewed multiple brokerage firms before awarding the exclusive listing to Matthews™, seeking a group capable of maximizing value while managing legal and procedural requirements with precision.   Competition was intense from the outset. Prior to the official listing, several direct off-market offers had already surfaced, and at least six brokerage firms were competing for the opportunity. Additionally, the Southwest Florida industrial market remains one of the most competitive in the country, particularly for Class A product with strong tenancy.   Another key challenge involved mitigating transactional risk. Large industrial deals often face unexpected diligence hurdles, and the trustees required certainty of execution with an expedited closing timeline before year-end in order to facilitate estate distribution.   Strategy In order to generate maximum competitive tension, the Matthews™ agents implemented a structured marketing process. They leveraged Matthews’™ national shared database to source qualified buyers from across the country, generating over 12 competitive offers. A formal best-and-final round was conducted with more than four highly-qualified groups. Buyer interviews were held to assess certainty of close, experience, and financial strength.   To further amplify competition, coordinated group property tours were organized, intentionally allowing prospective buyers to see the level of interest firsthand. This strategic transparency heightened urgency and strengthened negotiating leverage.   Drawing on experience that includes over 100 industrial transactions closed in the past five years, one of the agents guided the process with a proactive risk-mitigation approach. A significant portion of the buyer’s due diligence was executed prior to going under contract, allowing potential speed-bumps to be identified and resolved early. This pre-navigation reduced transactional friction and provided confidence to the trustees.   The competitive environment was strategically harnessed to push pricing higher and improve terms. The selected buyer significantly increased their original offer and agreed to shorten the due diligence timeline, ensuring a year-end closing aligned with the estate’s objectives.   Result The property closed at $30 million, a premium value in one of Florida’s most competitive industrial markets. The agents successfully achieved the trustees primary objectives of maximizing price, securing improved contractual terms, and executing within a targeted timeline to facilitate estate distribution.   The buyer secured a highly-attractive, value-add industrial asset in an ultra-competitive market, adding to a growing portfolio of similar properties.   Through strategic oversight and disciplined execution, Matthews™ transformed widespread market interest into maximum value and certainty for the trustees.