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Real Estate Development Feasibility & Due Diligence Checklist

A developer's acquisition due diligence checklist covering title, entitlements, environmental, physical, and financial feasibility before committing to a site.

ASTM E1527-21ASTM E2018Local Zoning Ordinance

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Title & Legal

  • Is a current title commitment obtained and exceptions reviewed? *
  • Are easements, encroachments, and restrictions (CC&Rs) identified? *
  • Is an ALTA/NSPS survey obtained? *
  • Are there outstanding liens, judgments, or unpaid taxes? *

Zoning & Entitlements

  • Does current zoning support the intended use and density? *
  • Are the required entitlements, variances, or rezoning identified? *
  • Are impact/development fees and exactions estimated? *
  • Is the entitlement timeline and approval risk assessed? *

Environmental

  • Is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment completed? *
  • Are wetlands, floodplain, and endangered species constraints assessed? *
  • Is a geotechnical/soils investigation obtained? *

Physical & Utilities

  • Is a property condition assessment performed for existing improvements? *
  • Is utility availability and capacity (water, sewer, power, gas) confirmed? *
  • Are site access and traffic/transportation impacts evaluated? *

Financial Feasibility

  • Is a development pro forma prepared with hard and soft costs? *
  • Are market study and absorption/rent assumptions supported? *
  • Do projected returns meet the investment hurdle (IRR/yield-on-cost)? *
  • Estimated total development cost (USD)

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