Learn how to find and screen potential development sites: market fit, zoning, physical constraints, infrastructure and quick feasibility before you commit.
Who this course is for
Developers, investors, land and commercial real estate professionals who need to identify sites worth pursuing.
What you’ll be able to do
- Define site criteria from a project's market and product type
- Use maps, GIS and public records to find candidate sites
- Screen sites for zoning, physical and environmental constraints
- Run quick feasibility to compare sites
- Approach owners and structure early control of a site
Course curriculum
Module 1: Defining site criteria
Good searches start with clear criteria. This lesson covers turning a product type and market into a site criteria sheet.
Module 2: Finding candidate sites
Sites come from many sources. You learn to use GIS, tax records, listings, brokers and driving the market.
Module 3: Zoning and entitlement screening
Zoning can make or break a site. This lesson covers checking zoning, overlays and rezoning risk.
Module 4: Physical and environmental screening
Physical constraints add cost. Learn to screen topography, floodplain, wetlands, soils and environmental history.
Module 5: Quick feasibility
Before spending on design, run a quick test. You learn yield studies and back-of-envelope financial screening.
Module 6: Securing the site
Once you find a site, you need to control it. This lesson covers letters of intent, options and due-diligence periods.
How it works
Self-paced online course. Lifetime access. Work through the modules in order, apply the checklists on real jobs, and finish with a Certificate of Completion.
FAQ
Is this a license or certification? No. This is skills training. You receive a Certificate of Completion. Licensing requirements vary by state and trade — always verify your local requirements.
How long do I have access? Lifetime access, including updates.
What if it’s not for me? Contact support within 14 days of purchase.