Matthews Real Estate Investment Services Earns CoStar's Sale of the Year for Metro Plex 7 Industrial Portfolio in Fort Myers

FORT MYERS, FL — Matthews Real Estate Investment Services has been recognized with CoStar's 2026 Impact Award for Sale/Acquisition of the Year following the firm's brokerage of the Metro Plex 7 industrial and flex portfolio in Fort Myers, FL, according to an announcement from the firm dated March 25, 2026.

The transaction involved seven fully occupied industrial and flex buildings totaling approximately 218,000 square feet at 6150-6481 Metro Plex Drive in Fort Myers. The sale price was undisclosed in the original press release.

Matthews Real Estate Investment Services Represented the Seller

Nick Watson and Jake Lurie, both First Vice Presidents and Associate Directors at Matthews Real Estate Investment Services, along with Associate Vice President Aiden Hawkins, represented the seller in marketing the portfolio. The three brokers facilitated the transaction despite headwinds from elevated interest rates and tighter lending standards in the broader capital markets environment.

Industrial Real Estate Portfolio Details and Investment Appeal

At the time of sale, the portfolio was 100% occupied by a diverse tenant base, primarily contractors and service providers. The property's flexible configurations, stable in-place income, and potential for lease rollover and mark-to-market opportunities contributed to its appeal among investors.

Market Conditions and Small-Bay Industrial Demand

The transaction closed amid a challenging capital markets environment marked by higher interest rates and tighter lending standards. Despite those conditions, the portfolio attracted strong investor interest, a dynamic the CoStar judges cited in recognizing the deal's impact on the local industrial market and broader community.

The sale reflects continued demand for small-bay industrial space in infill locations, particularly among contractors and service providers seeking efficient, well-located facilities for distribution and operations.

CoStar Impact Award Recognizes Professionalism in Real Estate

CoStar's annual Impact Awards recognize industry professionals who demonstrate leadership, innovation, and professionalism in real estate by executing transactions with meaningful market impact. The Sale/Acquisition of the Year designation for the Metro Plex 7 deal reflects both the complexity of the transaction and its significance to the Fort Myers industrial market.

Watson, Lurie, and Hawkins' efforts in facilitating the transaction were cited as factors in the award recognition.