Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Development

Successful commercial real estate developers are master coordinators, working with multiple counterparts every step of the way to create and maximize value through real estate projects. To do this, they use a thoughtful, organized process—regardless of project size. Align your project strategy and decision making with real estate cycles, municipal objectives, and market realities Use analytical tools to determine appropriate project location, site, use, and size Determine the financial feasibility of your project by analyzing potential revenues, expenses, and financing costs This course offers a deep dive into the crucial early stages of that process. Using analytical tools and case studies, you will learn how to align your development vision—and subsequent decisions—with industry cycles, municipal objectives and regulations, market and site characteristics, and projected financial feasibility.