VA Philippines Land & Builder Research

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and resourceful **Virtual Assistant with real estate research experience** to support land acquisition and builder sourcing for planned residential development projects in the Philippines, with an initial focus on **Pampanga and Antipolo (Rizal)**.

The VA will identify **development-ready land opportunities**, research **qualified builders/contractors**, and help organize market intelligence to support build-and-sell housing projects.

## Target Areas for Research

### Pampanga (Priority Areas)

Focus on land and builder opportunities in and around:

* Angeles City
* Clark / Mabalacat
* San Fernando

Priority subdivisions/communities to research:

* MetroGate Angeles
* Marquee Place vicinity
* Clarkview area
* Greenfields
* Celadon Village area

### Antipolo / Rizal (Priority Areas)

Focus on land and builder opportunities in and around:

* Mayamot
* San Isidro
* Cupang
* San Luis
* Mambugan

Priority subdivisions/communities to research:

* Mission Hills
* Maia Alta
* Eastland Heights
* Sun Valley Estates

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## Responsibilities

### Land Sourcing / Acquisition Research

Research and present:

* Vacant lots and raw land suitable for subdivision or small residential development
* Infill lots inside or near target subdivisions
* Assemblage opportunities (multiple adjoining lots)
* Foreclosure, motivated seller, and off-market opportunities (where possible)
* Zoning/land-use compatibility (residential use)
* Approximate land pricing (per sqm)
* Lot size, title status (if available), and road access
* Utilities availability (water, electric, drainage, internet)
* Flood risk or topography concerns (especially hillside lots)

### Builder / Contractor Research

Identify and pre-screen:

* Licensed general contractors
* Design-build firms
* Small-to-mid-size residential builders
* Subdivision infrastructure contractors (roads/drainage)
* Architects/engineers that support permitting

For each builder provide:

* Company name
* Contact person
* Website / social links
* Portfolio / sample projects
* Estimated construction cost per sqm (if available)
* Reputation indicators (reviews, references, years in business)
* Whether they handle permits or turnkey delivery

### Deliverables

Create and maintain organized trackers in Google Sheets or Excel with:

**Land Pipeline Tracker**
Include:

* Location
* Price per sqm
* Total asking price
* Lot size
* Seller/Broker contact
* Development notes
* Estimated fit for project (High / Medium / Low)

**Builder Comparison Matrix**
Include:

* Builder name
* Service area
* Build cost/sqm
* Strengths
* Weaknesses
* Project fit
* Contact information

**Weekly Summary Report**
Provide:

* New land opportunities identified
* New builder leads added
* Highest-potential opportunities
* Risks or red flags discovered

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## Qualifications

Preferred experience:

* Real estate VA or property research experience
* Knowledge of Philippine property portals (DotProperty, OnePropertee, Lamudi, Facebook groups, broker networks, etc.)
* Familiarity with Philippine land documents is a plus (TCT/CCT, tax declaration, zoning concepts)
* Strong online research skills
* Excellent spreadsheet and organization skills
* Strong written English communication

Bonus if you have:

* Experience sourcing contractors/builders
* Basic understanding of residential development economics
* Experience working with investors or developers

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Success Metrics

Success in this role will be measured by:

* Number of qualified land opportunities sourced
* Quality of builder introductions
* Accuracy of pricing and research
* Speed and responsiveness
* Organization and clarity of deliverables

Please include:

1. Relevant experience in land research or real estate VA work
2. Sample of any property research spreadsheet you have created (if available)
3. Your hourly or monthly rate
4. Your experience researching contractors/builders
5. A short note explaining how you would find **5 buildable land opportunities in Pampanga within 14 days**