Secrets To A Successful Subdivision Land Development Process
Successful vs Unsuccessful Development Projects
My name is Bobby Mink and I have the pleasure of being one of the instructors for RLI’s Land University (LANDU) Education Program. Having been around the construction industry for over 40 years, I realize the need for great training sessions like Subdivision Development. As a residential builder for many years, I had the chance to see the impacts of both good, and not so good development planning. As I was promoted through the management ranks through the years, the importance of great planning and a really good land development processes became painfully clear. There are a few areas that are a part of our Subdivision Development class that make a huge impact on the success or failure of a Subdivision Development.
The Research and Analysis Phase
The first area is the research and analysis phase. I have worked with organizations where every detail was gathered, reviewed, and processed. Those developments generally turned out really well and extremely profitable. I have also worked with organizations where our “gut” says this is a good deal for us. In those cases, the lack of thorough and detailed analysis created for catastrophic subdivisions where profit margin, price and product missed by a mile.
The Contract Phase
The next area that creates a real challenge when buying and developing a subdivision has two parts that really impact the journey. Part 1 is the contract phase. In the organization that had a well-defined process, the company with good systems and processes created a relatively predictable timeline for the development. In other organizations, the “gut” process usually produced a timeline that was missed by a mile.
Pitfalls To Avoid During The Contract Phase
- Not taking into consideration how long it takes to get all the site inspections done.
- Not knowing how long it takes to meet with city officials.
- Not knowing how long it takes and how difficult it is to meet with neighbors and Home Ownership Associations (HOAs).
This lack of process can create an ever-moving target for the investors, the builders, the sales and marketing team, and the community.
Development Phase
Part 2 of this challenge is the actual development or vertical construction phase of the process. In the organization with good processes, there was a defined and managed schedule with scopes of work that moved along relatively predictably. Knowing that unforeseen things can arise, and we can have bad weather, sickness, vacations, or supplier and trade contractor issues, a well-processed and well-scheduled subdivision development can have a somewhat clear start and completion time frame.
However, if there are not good development processes and schedules, this phase can drag on for months longer than planned. Once again, for a builder planning on new houses starts to hit his projected numbers for the year or for a sales and marketing company planning on new homes for an agent to sell, this type of unpredictability is catastrophic. You may not only lose your builder client, but you may also lose your sales and marketing team and risk changes in the development’s codes, inspections, municipality buy-in, and neighbor and HOA challenges all because of a lack of execution and process. And, it is super frustrating and costly for everyone involved.
So, my best recommendation is for land agents to join us for RLI’s newly-updated LANDU Subdivision Land Development class that I teach so you are prepared to execute the best and most profitable developments you can!
About The Author: Bobby Mink is from Atlanta, Georgia and has been in business management for over 20 years. From Builder to Project Manager and General Manager to Vice President of Operations and Development as well as Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Chief Operations Officer. Mink has had the opportunity to manage all types and levels of the building industry as well as managing sales and marketing. Mink has managed and grown several startup home building opportunities using strategic planning, fundamental systems and tactics to achieve the desired outcome and turn around opportunities for struggling companies. He has also used his experience with land development to use great start up processes for new developments being acquired and being brought online. Through his corporate coaching, Bobby has helped solidify corporate structure, communication, accountability, clarity and teamwork for countless organizations. As the owner and Head of Coach for Choice Consulting and Management, LLC, Bobby has had the opportunity to coach business owners on how to grow their companies, set up streamlined processes, effective communication, accountability, increased profitability and customer service by putting in place good, fundamental proven business principles that help individuals and organizations to reach their full potential and inspire that change with passion. Mink has been an instructor for the NAHB for over 12 years. Bobby is the author of his new book “CHOICES’. He is also a John Maxwell Team Member, DISC facilitator, Certified Church Growth Coach and holds designations from the NAHB in CMP (Certified Marketing Professional), CGB (Certified Graduate Builder), CSP (Certified Sales Professional), GMB (Graduate Master Builder), CAPS (Certified Aging in Pace), MIRM (Member of the Institute of Residential Marketing). If you have any questions on this topic or about this course’s content, I can be reached at bmink@choiceconsulting,man.com or 678-561-2169.
This is a great article, thanks for the tips and research. Successful projects and land development are the most important aspects of creating luxurious homes and communities. Often times, the approach to a home is not well thought of and the amenities are far from reach instead of being central to the community.These cause challenges once people settle down and causes much inconvenience.
This is a very informative blog, thanks for sharing about secrets successful subdivision land development process. It will help a lot; these types of content should get appreciated. I will bookmark your site; I hope to read more such informative contents in future.
Over here you will get to know about the secrets of successful subdivision land development process.This article is very interesting and knowledgeable. Before give a try here to get the best available content here and the article is much informative regarding work as well. I love this article, thanks for producing such great contents. If you are looking same kind of valuable information, then can also visit hdpaintingservices.co.nz/.
Such a beautiful article stating about the secrets of successful subdivision land development process.I am really happy to come across this exceptionally well written content. Thanks for sharing and look for more in future! Great points!! I love this blog; please keep updated us with such information. Find an incredible site http://www.baybuild.co.nz/ having lots of ideas and tips that can be handy
It’s a great source of knowledge; I think it will be helpful for lot of people who are looking for secrets successful subdivision land development process Thank you very much for sharing this article, this is really helpful for me, thanks again!Found an another website Smcnz.nz it has lots of valuable information for everyone.
Your article is quite helpful! I have so many questions, and you have answered many. Thank you! Such a nice and superb article, we have been looking for this information about secrets successful subdivision land development process. Indeed a great post about it!!I must say this, if you get time can visit Earthmovingandcivil.co.nz for ideas on this topic.
This is a very informative blog, thanks for sharing about secrets successful subdivision land development process . I liked and it is wonderful to know about so many things that are useful for all of us! Thanks a lot for this amazing blog. If possible visit this website https://www.lehmannbuilding.co.nz/ to gain more idea or tips on the same.
My Name Carrie Bennett l been waiting to join the Realtor world if there’s someone that can help me get started please just need someone to help me.
Hi Carrie.
I have been a Realtor for over 25 years. I am a Broker and hold serval disignation in the field of Real Estate. I have flipped many houses,taught CE, Pre Licensing,as well as held a Auctioneer license. If I can be of any help. You can reach me at Lisarealtor77@gmail.com
Lisa Richardson
Little Rock Ar
Content here based on the secrets successful subdivision and land development process. This article provide us true and insightful information regarding it. To make us read a well curated article is written. I am sure many people will come to read this in future.You must also check out Nuhomes.co.nz it has some great insights too.
It’s a great source of knowledge; I think it will be helpful for lot of people who are looking for secrets successful subdivision land development process . Thank you very much for sharing this article, this is really helpful for me, thanks again and looking for more in future!
Thank you very much for writing on the secrets of successful subdivision of land development process in detail, it’s difficult for me to get such kind of information most of the time always. I really hope I can work on your tips and it works for me too, I am happy to come across your article.
This is a very informative blog, thanks for sharing about these secrets successful subdivision land development process. It will help a lot; these types of content should get appreciated. I will bookmark your site; I hope to read more such informative contents in future… great post!!
Wonderful information about secrets successful subdivision land development process, thanks a lot for sharing kind of content with us. Your blog gives the best and the most interesting information. I wonder if we can gather such practical information about it, a great post definitely to come across.They offer same information here Hdpropertygroup.co.nz one must check them also.
Hello, thank you for sharing this article it will be really helpful for me to understand about the secrets and successful subdivision of land development process. I appreciate your step for choosing this topic. Great article!! You have done a good research I must say, thank you very much for sharing this article.If you are looking same kind of valuable information, then can also visit Modbuildhomes.co.nz
Thanks for sharing about secrets successful subdivision land development process .
This is a great article, thanks for the tips and research. Successful projects and land development are the most important aspects of creating luxurious homes and communities. Often times, the approach to a home is not well thought of and the amenities are far from reach instead of being central to the community. Thanks for sharing such valuable content on your blog post!!
Prestigious work right on target
This is a great article, thank you for sharing about secret sucessfull subdivision land development process, & thank you for sharing such valuable content on your blog post !!
You may not only lose your builder client, but you may also lose your sales and marketing team and risk changes in the development’s codes link.
We are going through the process of getting city approvals and having neighborhood meetings. The city wants this. (More tax dollars) The neighborhood is fighting the idea of traffic flow coming through their subdivision for the next 2.5 yrs. Putting a traffic flow control in place is almost impossible. Any ideas to make the neighbors happy? These are very nice homes planned to be developed.
Knowing that unforeseen things can arise, and we can have bad weather, sickness, vacations, or supplier and trade contractor issues, a well-processed and well-scheduled subdivision development can have a somewhat clear start and completion time frame.
| lakewoodcofoundationrepair.com/basement-repair-lakewood-colorado/