⚖️ What Is a Phase I Environmental Report? 🏗️ CRE Investors Must Know This!

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 05/08/2025

⚖️ Environmental Reports: What Is a Phase I? If you're buying, selling, or financing commercial real estate, chances are you’ve heard of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA). But what is it—and why does it matter?

Commercial Real Estate

🌍 What Is a Phase I ESA? A Developer’s Guide 🏗️

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 25/10/2024

If you’re thinking about buying land for a development project, there’s a crucial step you can’t afford to skip—a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA). This due diligence process is all about identifying any potential environmental risks that could impact the value of the property or, worse, pose a threat to human health and the environment. 🌎 Let’s break down what a Phase I ESA involves and why it’s a must-do for anyone in the real estate game. 👇

Commercial Real Estate