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OVERVIEW OF MODEL
For the past few years, the need for farm development models has been on the rise and as a result they have become one of the most popular models in our library.
Our clients often ask us to do two things: provide additional detail on our farm development models, and highlight features of our farm development model and compare them to other competitors.
This guide will exclusively cover the farm development model. If you would like to know more about real estate investing or Excel, please check out our blog. If you want to learn how to underwrite an investment, please check out our Real Estate Finance Certification Courses at Top Shelf® Academy.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Video Walkthrough of Our Farm Development Financial Model in Excel
Note about Models
The farm development model has been used to underwrite $105 million in farm transactions.
Models downloaded from Top Shelf Models are continuously being updated and improved.
Version Notes: v1.1
For the past 18 months, we have thoroughly tested and vetted these models internally.
Additional conditional formatting
Extra functionalities added to:
Assumptions Tab
Taxes Tab
Construction Budget Tab
MODEL OBJECTIVES
+ ACCURACY
The farm development model must be accurate. If you are investing millions of dollars into a farm development project, the model needs to be precise and exacting with zero formulaic errors. Without an accurate model, the capital requirements or expected returns could be misstated. Our farm development model is a 100% unlocked Excel file with fully transparent formulas. While the model is fully customizable, we are confident that it will contain everything you need.
+ EFFICIENT AND INTUITIVE
All tabs need to have a purpose, and all inputs should be organized in a logical way that is easy to follow. Anyone should be able to open the model and understand your assumptions. At TSM, this is important to us because we know that you will be sharing the results of your customized model with your investors, lenders, and partners. Each farm development model includes an easy to use, step-by-step instruction manual. This manual guides you tab by tab, and cell by cell, in order to help you underwrite your very own farm development project.
+SPECIFICATION
The problem with most generic farm development templates is that they are standard and not able to be customized. You will either be required to add additional calculations or remove the sections you do not need. At Top Shelf Models, we have a proprietary Custom Model Builder where you are able to pick and choose the features you need. Some of these features include the ability to refinance, addition of mezzanine debt, as well as an option to choose how many tiers of waterfall calculations. The result is a model with exactly what you need, nothing more and nothing less.
+VISUAL APPEAL
A good-looking farm development model gives the audience confidence that the project is organized and thoughtful. We have included a pre-formatted investor summary tab that can be printed and used for internal and external reports. We also have a model output tab that summarizes the project in a single location so you or your marketing/investor relations team can copy the formatted reports and paste them directly into your OMs or PPMs. We have included several drop-down boxes, elevator buttons and consistent colors/formats using our trademarked formatting style.