This online course includes 6 modules with pre-recorded video directly from Bill Laidler. The training follows the following process: How to calculate the average unit sizes for a future development, the importance of estimating finished product sale prices, how floor plans, parking and private yard space affect the saleability of units, benchmarks for the total cost to build a multiplex townhome (hard, soft and interest), and calculate the expected profit for homeowners, builders, developers and investors. This process will help you determine whether a property has profitable development potential.. and to be able to advise your clients to either wait for market lag to catch up or to confidently sell today.. an how to select the next profitable investment property.
This self-paced online course will guide you through the process of Valuing Property with Multiplex Development Potential... using recent sales as real-world case studies.
Module 1: Multiplex Zoning
The number of units, floor space ratios, entitlement rights, parking requirements, and City approval process change City by City. In this module, you will learn how to navigate which neighborhoods are most likely to be in demand by investors, builders, and developers.
Learn the basics of massing studies and the ‘back of the napkin’ proforma to quickly analyze the revenue, costs, profit and land value for properties with the new multiplex zoning.
Module 3: Residual Land Proforma
Calculating the residual land value helps determine the potential profitability of the property once all development costs are paid. This module includes Laidler’s downloadable proforma excel template.
How does a Residential Realtor advise a Seller the right listing price for properties with Multiplex Zoning? The market remains dependent on Supply and Demand and pricing strategies will change over time. One of the largest benefits of this module is the ability to strengthen your negotiations with investors and developers.. leading to a fair sale price for your client.
Module 5: Future of Housing
What happens when a Buyer wants to walk over an environmental concern? Or a steep slope? Or significant offsite servicing upgrades? Hold more deals together and help your Buyer's invest with confidence.
Module 6: Panel
Discussion
Laidler Development is working through 6 Active Multiplex Townhome Development Sites In Burnaby. Learn about the opportunities through real case studies and live development sites.
As one of RE/MAX Western Canada's Top 5 Agents between 2013 - 2020, Bill leveraged his business to purchase over $20M of rental properties with development potential.
Laidler Development has over 400 multifamily units in various stages of development approval and construction. Realtors, Investors, and Developers work with Laidler Academy to grow their business and contribute to the supply of missing middle housing to Metro Vancouver.
Connect with Laidler to master your sales process, develop multifamily properties and grow your impact in your local community.
Laidler specializes in Burnaby Small Scale Multi Unit Housing with new homes that have a front door, attached garages and private yard. Current projects include..
Coldicutt, Burnaby| 4 DetachedStrata Homes
6339 Dufferin, Burnaby|12 Half Duplexes
3381 Lealand, Burnaby| 6 Slab on Grade Townhomes
This is our opportunity as a real estate industry to contribute to the supply of missing middle housing. To help young families live closer to their parents and grandparents.. and for creative design options for downsizers.. to have an opportunity to live in single level or two storey new homes, with minimal maintenance and lots of storage.
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