What We Provide

We provide research for “smart” development and support the real estate research needs of a wide range of clients.

MARKET DATA
Growth trends and demographic characteristics indicate demand for real estate product types, but you need to know the current and projected supply of competitive product. We collect data about existing projects, but we also thoroughly research future supply by

interviewing city planners, community and economic development administrators, and
developers themselves. Our primary research of the existing and projected competitive markets distinguishes our work and gives you a complete comprehensive analysis of how your project will compete in the marketplace.
 
INTERVIEWS
We talk directly to people who work in the area where your project will operate. Our
in-depth interviews elicit invaluable first-hand knowledge from experienced people who know the marketplace. Depending on the type of study, we interview local officials and
business managers, real estate agents, personnel administrators, social service workers, and property managers, among others. These interviews often indicate other areas that require investigation and provide a check against what we discover elsewhere in our
research.
 
SURVEYS
We also conduct surveys and focus groups to test interest in the housing concept and to determine preferences regarding all aspects of housing design and services, as well as price sensitivity. The proper design and analysis of a consumer survey is essential to obtaining valid data and providing useful conclusions. We have conducted numerous surveys and focus groups for a variety of projects; we have also been engaged to
examine the methodology and conclusions of surveys conducted by other firms. The complete research program enables the developer to bring a well-planned and highly competitive product to the increasingly challenging marketplace.
 
FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY
In addition to the market analysis for your project, you need to know its financial feasibility. Our firm can assist you in preparing pro forma statements based on economic
assumptions produced by the Market Feasibility Study. We can prepare a cash flow statement that projects revenue and expenses for as many as ten years based on pricing and absorption. We base our expense calculations on actual or industry standards.
Alternative statements for various financing plans are calculated to arrive at annual and cumulative cash flow projections.
 
CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
This is where we tie the hours of research together, summarizing the critical aspects of study area, supply and demand. We will describe how your project will fit into the
competitive environment and advise you about the optimum development plan. 
Combining a quarter of a century of real estate experience with the research specific to your study guarantees that you will obtain the information and recommendations you need in order to proceed.
 

Consulting Services are customized to meet individual client needs, and may include a variety of services tailored to the individual project.