Seifel Consulting uses the analytical tools of real estate and urban economics to perform due
diligence and determine the best development, acquisition and management strategies for our clients.
We advise on a variety of development types, including residential, retail, office, industrial, mixed-use,
transit-oriented development, infill, adaptive reuse, former military bases, waterfronts and brownfields.
Site
Analysis
We evaluate properties in terms of location, access,
zoning, carrying capacity, infrastructure needs and
environmental impact. We help clients devise development
or reuse options and evaluate funding sources based
on an analysis of the site’s opportunities and
constraints, market potential, up-front cash requirements
and projected net cash flow.
Market Research and Analysis
We analyze a variety of real estate markets, including
office, retail, industrial and housing on both a local
and regional level. We project potential demand for
proposed uses, identify existing and future competition,
and forecast revenues and absorption.
Asset Management Strategies
We help clients determine whether properties should
be developed, repositioned or reused. We evaluate when
and/or whether to pursue leasing, ownership, joint
development or sale opportunities.
Financial Feasibility
We project potential revenues and expenses, and calculate
return on investment in order to determine whether
projects meet client objectives. We also evaluate the
debt/equity/subsidy requirements needed to make developments
feasible for private developers, investors and public
agencies.
Developer Solicitation, Evaluation, and Negotiation
We help market properties, design and implement solicitation
processes, and select capable development teams. We
analyze proposed assumptions, methodologies, and financing
options to help evaluate and select a proposal that
best meets our client’s objectives. We advise
on negotiation strategies and conduct due diligence
on agreement terms.
Investment Opportunity Identification and Analysis
We help clients identify potential real estate development
opportunities. We prepare economic and market analyses
to support property acquisition as part of potential
portfolio investments. We identify projects that meet
our client’s investment criteria, whether they
are financial and/or social.
