Real Estate Development From the Inside Out

If you work with real estate developers or want to understand how the development industry functions, this course offers an inside look into the development process.

Practitioners and experts in the field—from both the private and public sectors—will share a variety of personal experiences. Their stories, combined with case studies and interactive discussions, will provide you with a wealth of insights into the real estate development industry.

You’ll leave with practical knowledge of how the industry is structured, how it functions, who the players are, what motivates them, and how they interact.

What You’ll Learn

• Describe the history of real estate development and key factors affecting the industry.
• Demonstrate your understanding of “the developer,” forms of development ownership, potential partners and the development process.
• Explain how value is added to land, residual land calculations, development requirements and forms of control.
• Describe sources of funding and financial terminology.
• Demonstrate your understanding of the market and types of projects.
• Apply what you’ve learned through case-study analysis.