SERVICES

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Stratus Development Group offers a wide variety of services. Our team can facilitate all phases of the development process, including fundraising, designing, operations, construction, leasing and marketing, and final brokerage of the asset.

  • Participate in initial discussions with construction lenders and limited partners to provide additional knowledge and re-assurance relating to mulit-family and student housing development
  • Develop a portfolio of experience including previous projects completed
  • Redesign floor plans as needed to assure functional, efficient and cost effective designs
  • Redesign exterior facades to improve marketability, tenant acceptance, reduce construction costs and minimize ongoing maintenance
  • Locate inefficiencies with civil and architectural plans and value engineer as needed to optimize for functionality, efficiency and cost effectiveness 
  • Consult with architects and/or designers to ensure interior and exterior selections meet today’s tenant’s standards while promoting a timeless silhouette
  • Consult with low voltage subcontractors, architects and/or designers to ensure all amenity areas are properly designed with sufficient WiFi capabilities, controlled access points, safety and more
  •  Our team can facilitate all phases of the development process, including fundraising, designing, operations, construction, leasing and marketing, and final brokerage of the asset.
  • Consult on operations including standards of practice for leasing, day-to-day operations for property management, best practices for maintenance
  • Consult on preferred vendors for amenities, maintenance, subcontractors, etc.
  • Main point of contact for the General Contractor for all questions during the construction phase
  • Review the General Contractor’s budget to confirm that all phases are in line
  • Serve as the property representative for the local municipality and city officials
  • Help resolve issues that arise during the construction phase. Examples might include: a subcontractor not performing to the appropriate standards, soil compaction, site security, etc.
  • Ensure the project is progressing on schedule and confirm that the appropriate adjustments are made, if necessary.
  • Ensure the project is staying on budget and review potential cost savings if over budget
  • Review all payment applications submitted by the General Contractor
  • Review all insurance policies and estimates to confirm adequate coverage and pricing
  • Oversee pre-leasing efforts including marketing, strategy, and performance by property manager
  • Develop custom web site for project with SEO implementation, hosted and maintained on Stratus servers
  • Create a unique and trendy name for project
  • Develop custom branding including logos, fonts, color scheme, mission statement, etc.
  • Create and design marketing collateral package including flyers, direct mailers, koozies, t-shirts, etc.
  • Prepare property for sale and make recommendations to increase final sales price
  • Facilitate the accumulation and fine-tuning of distributable due diligence materials
  • Preparation of high-quality, detailed offering memorandum
  • Handle marketing of property including creation and maintenance of all advertisements, direct meetings with likely buyers, and site tours
  • Negotiation of offers from prospective buyers
  • Oversee and coordinate due diligence process, acting as a single liaison between buyer, property manager, 3rd party inspectors, lenders, etc.