How a developer screens a land or acquisition deal in a day
A real estate developer can handle a land or building acquisition that has to be screened quickly by looking closely at the seller's package and the numbers behind it. Underwriting reads the package and returns a screening summary with assumptions listed, so you decide the same day whether to go deeper.
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A real estate developer can handle a land or building acquisition that has to be screened quickly by looking closely at the seller's package and the numbers behind it. Underwriting reads the package and returns a screening summary with assumptions listed, so you decide the same day whether to go deeper.
## What to check
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Basis per unit or per square foot | Compares price to what the project can carry |
| Income in place, if any | Separates cash flow from story |
| Debt service coverage on likely financing | Tests the capital stack |
| Gaps in the seller's documents | Shows what to request |
| Assumptions made | Makes the result checkable |
## How Titleman fits
Titleman has two services for this work. Underwriting screens a deal from its documents and lists every assumption. Signals sends new deals in your territory. Send one deal to Underwriting and see the result before you decide anything.
## Frequently asked questions
**What does a developer need from a screen?** A fast pass or fail and a list of what to ask the seller for next.
**Where can I try it?** See [how Titleman Underwriting works](https://titleman.ai/) and send one deal.