At MetroIntelligence, we strive to make each engagement custom tailored to your specifications at a very competitive price. In general, most of our traditional market feasibility studies fall into the following categories:
Whether you call this a gut check or a reality check, the goal is the same: an objective opinion on the merits of the real estate project in question.
Cost: $100 to $300/hour depending on the complexity of research.
Turnaround time: A few hours.
What is the current competitive posture for pricing and absorption in the appropriate market area? Is it wise to spend more money on the due diligence required to close the deal?
Cost: $2,000
Turnaround time: 1 to 2 days
By combining the insights gained from in-house analysis and conducting an on-site visit, we can get a much better sense of locational issues as well as key competitors impacting your project.
Cost: $3,500
Turnaround time: 2 to 3 days
By tapping the expertise of our colleagues at Beacon Economics along with insights gained from in-house data analysis and field research, we can then review the assumptions the client has made for the project's revenue, sales rates, local job growth and where their buyers will be coming from.
Cost: $6,500+ depending on complexity of the analysis and the project's location
Turnaround time: 5 to 10 days
Has the client selected the appropriate product for this particular building site? What other options should they consider? This option can also include consumer research and focus groups.
Cost: $9,500+
Turnaround time: 10 to 20 days
Who are the client's buyers for their product in that particular price range? From where will they be coming, where do they work, and how do you translate them into buyers?
Cost: Variable depending on scope and complexity of assignment
Turnaround time: 10+ days
These studies generally conform to the guidelines set forth by state governments or the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. Builders of affordable housing must include them as part of their application packets for tax credits, tax-exempt bonds or HOME Funds to prove there is a need for their proposed project at a specific location.
Cost: $4,000 to $7,500 depending on complexity of proposed project, income levels and populations served.
Turnaround time: 5-10 days
Market Studies
- General Feasibility
- For-Sale and Rental Pricing & Absorption Strategy
- Highest & Best Use Analysis
- Lot-by-Lot (SFD) or Unit-by-Unit (Condo) Premium Analysis
- Product Repositioning and Incentive Evaluation
- Master-Planned Community Evaluation
- Absorption Analysis
- Market and Product Segmentation
- Consumer Research
- Case Study Evaluation
Strategic Planning Services
- Peer Review Services
- Client Retainer Service
- Portfolio Strategy
- Opportunity Assessment
- Supply & Demand Analysis
- Market Monitoring
Residential Product Types
- Single Family Detached
- Condominiums (low-, mid-, high-rise)
- Market-rate apartments
- Affordable housing apartments (tax credit)
- Senior Apartments
- Condo Conversions
- Custom Lot Programs
- Master-Planned Communities
- Active Adult Communities
- Infill & Urban Revitalization
- Transit-Oriented Developments
- Student Housing
- Manufactured Homes
- Condo-Hotels and Apartment-Hotels
Non-Residential Product Types
- Mixed-use
- Office
- Retail
- Industrial
- Self Storage
- Hotel/Motel
- Resort
- Recreation
- Entertainment