Competitive Advantages

First Industrial Realty Trust brings to the table five distinct competitive advantages over other firms, public and private, to benefit its customers, including:

We buy, build and renovate "all things industrial."

  • Five key industrial types: distribution center, regional warehouse, R&D/flex, manufacturing and light industrial.
  • All conditions: any lease term, any physical condition.
  • In major markets throughout the United States and Canada

We offer the highest level of local market expertise, property management and leasing.

  • Our people live in the markets where are properties are located.
  • All properties are managed by First Industrial employees.
  • Our employees are the most expert in their fields.

We handle all transactions, no matter how large or complex.

  • No minimum or maximum transaction size.
  • Single facilities or entire portfolios.
  • One location or multiple locations.

We provide unmatched speed, service, flexibility and responsiveness.

  • Phone calls returned within two hours – guaranteed.
  • Closings in as little as 10 days.
  • Transaction terms flexible to meet customers’ needs.
  • One of the highest tenant satisfaction ratings in the industry.

We have a solid financial position.

  • A NYSE company, traded under the ticker symbol "FR".
  • All-cash closings, with no financing contingencies
  • Access to both private and public capital.