Raw Land Solutions, LLC (RLS) provides comprehensive land use and development services in a cost-effective manner by consolidating all services necessary to effect profitable use of your real estate.

Raw Land Solutions, LLC (RLS) provides comprehensive land use and development services in a cost-effective manner by consolidating all services necessary to effect profitable use of your real estate. By combining the skills and varied experience of a professional engineer, two former real estate, land use and development attorneys, a commercial real estate broker, a seasoned developer and a wide variety of additional service providers, RLS is able to avoid excess time and expense typically associated with real estate development.

Site Selection: RLS, with its in-house brokerage services, matches land to specific project needs or owners/investors to specific land and projects

• Demographic and market research
• Assist in locating the ideal market for project or owner’s business
• Locate site options
• Conduct site comparison (demographics, timing, budget, construction challenges)
• Negotiate with sellers and their brokers on Owner’s behalf to assist Owner in acquiring the ideal parcel of land

Due Diligence: RLS is committed to identifying the risks and potential challenges of your project early so that they can be proactively mitigated

• Analysis of the highest and best use of the property
• Communicate with governmental jurisdictions to determine permitted zoning and uses
• Inspect title to the property
• Arrange for and analyze property surveys
• Obtain and review environmental studies
• Request and evaluate site conditions and geotechnical reports
• Assist in locating and negotiating necessary financing for the acquisition and development of the property
• Conduct neighborhood outreach program to gain support for the planned development

Entitlement Services: RLS will entitle your raw land with the appropriate approvals and commitments necessary for vertical development

• Annex the property into the appropriate jurisdiction
• Acquire zoning approvals to allow for the planned development
• Subdivide the land as necessary to accommodate the desired development
• Negotiate off-site improvement agreements
• Draft and negotiate various easements necessary for the project’s success (including conservation easements, utility easements and access easements)
• Obtain water well permits
• Facilitate the formation of metropolitan districts or inclusion into existing special districts
• Negotiate necessary changes to flood plain mapping

Project Management: RLS will manage the process of readying your raw land for vertical development

• Manage the design of the utilities, roads, drainage, common areas and required off-site improvements
• Solicit and award bids for the construction of the improvements
• Draft and negotiate contracts with contractors and suppliers
• Coordinate and manage design services and provide cost saving recommendations
• Supervise and manage pre-construction activities
• Oversee pre-construction costs and vertical construction budgeting
• Coordinate with governmental jurisdictions to schedule and obtain the appropriate inspections and permits
• Assist in obtaining building permits for planned vertical development

Sales and Marketing: RLS is committed to assisting you in marketing and selling your project, regardless of when in the process of development you should choose to sell

• Assist in marketing the property to third party purchasers
• Manage and facilitate contracting and closing
• Assist in drafting and review closing documents
• Coordinate title and closing services
• RLS will also provide general project management services to add value and efficiency throughout the development process:
• Direct and supervise all of the additional service providers involved in the project, including, outside legal counsel, accountants, tax advisors, contractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, consultants, ect.
• Work to ensure cost and time effective development of your raw land