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🏢Real Estate Development Pro Forma

Investment analysis template for real estate developments with acquisition costs, construction budget, and return projections.

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Real Estate Development Pro Forma

Project Overview

Field

Value

Project Name

[Project Name]

Location

[Address / Market]

Property Type

[Multifamily / Office / Retail / Mixed-Use / Industrial]

Lot Size

[X acres / X SF]

Zoning

[Current zoning and entitlements status]

Gross Building Area

[XXX,XXX SF]

Net Rentable Area

[XXX,XXX SF]

Unit Count (if residential)

[XXX units]

Parking Spaces

[XXX]

Development Budget

Category

Amount

$/SF

% of Total

Land Acquisition

[$X,XXX,XXX]

[$XX]

[XX%]

Hard Costs (Construction)

[$XX,XXX,XXX]

[$XXX]

[XX%]

Soft Costs (A&E, permits, fees)

[$X,XXX,XXX]

[$XX]

[XX%]

Financing Costs (interest, fees)

[$X,XXX,XXX]

[$XX]

[XX%]

Developer Fee

[$XXX,XXX]

[$XX]

[XX%]

Contingency

[$XXX,XXX]

[$XX]

[XX%]

Total Development Cost

[$XX,XXX,XXX]

[$XXX]

100%

Revenue Projections (Stabilized)

Revenue Source

Monthly

Annual

Notes

Gross Rental Income

[$XXX,XXX]

[$X,XXX,XXX]

[Avg $/SF or $/unit]

Vacancy & Credit Loss (-X%)

[-$XX,XXX]

[-$XXX,XXX]

[Market vacancy rate]

Other Income (parking, laundry, etc.)

[$XX,XXX]

[$XXX,XXX]

[Sources]

Effective Gross Income

[$XXX,XXX]

[$X,XXX,XXX]

Operating Expenses (Stabilized)

Expense

Monthly

Annual

% of EGI

Property Management

[$XX,XXX]

[$XXX,XXX]

[X%]

Property Taxes

[$XX,XXX]

[$XXX,XXX]

[X%]

Insurance

[$X,XXX]

[$XX,XXX]

[X%]

Utilities

[$XX,XXX]

[$XXX,XXX]

[X%]

Repairs & Maintenance

[$X,XXX]

[$XX,XXX]

[X%]

Reserves

[$X,XXX]

[$XX,XXX]

[X%]

Total Operating Expenses

[$XX,XXX]

[$XXX,XXX]

[XX%]

Return Analysis

Metric

Value

Net Operating Income (NOI)

[$X,XXX,XXX]

Cap Rate (at cost)

[X.X%]

Cash-on-Cash Return

[X.X%]

Yield on Cost

[X.X%]

Development Spread

[X.X% over market cap rate]

Equity Multiple (5-year hold)

[X.Xx]

IRR (projected)

[XX.X%]

Capital Stack

Source

Amount

% of Total

Rate / Return

Term

Senior Debt

[$XX,XXX,XXX]

[XX%]

[X.X%]

[X years]

Mezzanine / Preferred Equity

[$X,XXX,XXX]

[XX%]

[X.X%]

[X years]

Sponsor Equity

[$X,XXX,XXX]

[XX%]

[Target XX% IRR]

Investor Equity

[$X,XXX,XXX]

[XX%]

[Target XX% IRR]

Total

[$XX,XXX,XXX]

100%

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Update this pro forma as assumptions change. The numbers you underwrite should be defensible — use market comps, not aspirational rents.

About this template

Every real estate development starts with a pro forma — the financial model that determines whether a project is worth pursuing. This template structures the analysis from land acquisition through construction, lease-up, and stabilized returns. Use it for multifamily, office, retail, or mixed-use developments to present a clear investment picture to partners and lenders.

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Week of: [Date] — [Date]

Monday

Most important task for the day

Second priority task

Third priority task

Tuesday

Most important task for the day

Second priority task

Third priority task

Wednesday

Most important task for the day

Second priority task

Third priority task

Thursday

Most important task for the day

Second priority task

Third priority task

Friday

Most important task for the day

Second priority task

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  • What should I carry forward to next week?

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Change Order Request

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Complete this form for every proposed change to the original contract scope. Attach supporting documents (sketches, specs, photos) before routing for approval.

CO Details

Field

Value

CO Number

[CO-001]

Project Name

[Project Name]

Contract Number

[Contract #]

Date Initiated

[YYYY-MM-DD]

Requested By

[Name / Company]

Priority

[Standard / Urgent / Critical Path]

Parties

Role

Name

Company

Contact

Owner / Client

[Name]

[Company]

[Email / Phone]

General Contractor

[Name]

[Company]

[Email / Phone]

Architect of Record

[Name]

[Company]

[Email / Phone]

Subcontractor (if applicable)

[Name]

[Company]

[Email / Phone]

Description of Change

Reason for Change:

  • [Owner-directed change]

  • [Design error or omission]

  • [Unforeseen site condition]

  • [Code or regulatory requirement]

  • [Value engineering]

  • [Other: describe]

Detailed Description:

[Provide a detailed narrative of what is changing, why, and what areas of work are affected. Reference drawing numbers, spec sections, and RFI numbers as applicable.]

Reference Documents

  • [RFI #___]

  • [Drawing Sheet ___]

  • [Specification Section ___]

  • [Photo / Sketch attached]

Cost Impact

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All cost estimates must include labor, material, equipment, subcontractor markup, and overhead & profit per contract terms.

Item

Description

Qty

Unit

Unit Cost

Total

1

[Labor — trade description]

[X]

[hrs]

[$XX.XX]

[$X,XXX]

2

[Material — description]

[X]

[ea/lf/sf]

[$XX.XX]

[$X,XXX]

3

[Equipment rental]

[X]

[days]

[$XXX]

[$X,XXX]

4

[Subcontractor — name/trade]

[1]

[LS]

[$X,XXX]

[$X,XXX]

Subtotal

[$X,XXX]

Overhead & Profit (__ %)

[$XXX]

Total CO Value

[$X,XXX]

Net impact to contract value: [+ / - $X,XXX]

Schedule Impact

Field

Value

Days Added / Removed

[+/- X calendar days]

Affected Activities

[List critical path activities impacted]

Revised Substantial Completion

[YYYY-MM-DD]

Concurrent Work Possible?

[Yes / No — explain]

Approval Chain

Step

Role

Name

Date

Status

1

Submitted by (Requestor)

[Name]

[Date]

[Submitted]

2

Reviewed by (PM / Superintendent)

[Name]

[Date]

[Pending]

3

Approved by (GC Principal)

[Name]

[Date]

[Pending]

4

Approved by (Architect)

[Name]

[Date]

[Pending]

5

Approved by (Owner)

[Name]

[Date]

[Pending]

Verification Checklist

Scope clearly defined and not duplicated in other COs

Cost breakdown includes all labor, material, equipment, and markup

Schedule impact reviewed with superintendent

Downstream trade impacts identified (see Cascading Impact page)

Supporting documents attached (drawings, specs, photos)

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Client Overview

Field

Details

Client Name

[Company Name]

Main Contact

[Name, Title, Email, Phone]

Account Manager

[Your team member]

Start Date

[YYYY-MM-DD]

Retainer Value

[$X,XXX / month]

Services

[SEO, Content, Paid Media, Social, etc.]

Communication Cadence

[Weekly calls, bi-weekly reports, monthly reviews]

Contract Length

[6 months / 12 months / ongoing]

Billing Cycle

[Monthly / Quarterly]

Primary Goal

[e.g., Increase qualified leads by 40% in 6 months]

Master Onboarding Checklist

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Send welcome email with onboarding packet and team introductions

Schedule kickoff call (all stakeholders from both sides)

Set up shared Slack channel or communication workspace

Collect brand assets (logos, fonts, color codes, style guide)

Configure tools access (analytics, ad platforms, CMS, social accounts)

Create client reporting dashboard with agreed-upon KPIs

Establish content/creative approval workflow and turnaround times

Document escalation paths and emergency contacts

Set up project management board with initial deliverables

Schedule recurring check-in meetings for the first 90 days

Conduct internal team briefing on client goals and sensitivities

Send first check-in summary within 48 hours of kickoff

Key Dates & Milestones

Milestone

Target Date

Owner

Status

Welcome email sent

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

Kickoff call completed

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

All access credentials received

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

Brand guidelines documented

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

Reporting dashboard live

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

First deliverable shipped

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

30-day check-in

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

90-day review

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

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