<p>Welcome back to the Peak Property Performance Podcast! In this episode, co-hosts Drew and Bill dive deep into the hidden risks lurking in commercial real estate transactions—those risks you simply can't see on a balance sheet. They’re joined by Albert J Slapp, founder and CEO of Risk Footprint, who explains why traditional due diligence tools like FEMA maps and boilerplate appraisals fall dangerously short in today’s market. Albert, drawing on his legal background and expertise in environmental risk, unpacks how outdated standards leave buyers, lenders, and operators exposed to potentially catastrophic hazards—hazards for which cutting-edge data and modeling now provide an accessible solution. From game-changing standards like the ASTM Property Resilience Assessment to eye-opening case studies of mispriced risk and avoidable disaster, this episode challenges industry inertia and makes a compelling call for smarter, data-driven property decisions. Don't miss this critical conversation for anyone looking to better safeguard their investments and the future of commercial real estate.</p><p>Today’s guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albert-slap-740182a6/</p><p><br></p>
