<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In this episode, the Dirt Whisperer, RK Bob Brown, highlights the hidden dangers of neglecting foundation problems and emphasizes the value of including an engineer in every real estate transaction. Buckle up as he shares shocking revelations and insights on the risks of skipping engineer evaluations during a house’s foundation inspection.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key takeaways to listen for&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The consequences of skipping a proper foundation inspection&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Hidden red flags in homes and how REALTORS® can spot them&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Why specialized forensic geotechnical engineers are important for home inspections&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Importance of understanding soil and foundation issues in real estate&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Resources mentioned in this episode&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.rliland.com/"&gt;Realtors Land Institute&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.foundationrepair.org/about-nfra"&gt;National Foundation Repair Association Meeting&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.treehousemarketing.com/"&gt;Treehouse Marketing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://amzn.to/3xwHxoa"&gt;Foundation Repair Secrets by RK Bob Brown&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About RK Bob Brown&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;RK Bob Brown is a 35-year expert in the foundation repair industry. He shares simple strategies to solve difficult soil problems and has performed or supervised over 10,000 house foundation investigations. Bob Brown is known as the dirt whisperer because he brings an insider perspective, truth, and transparency.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with RK Bob &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Website. &lt;a href= "https://foundationrepairsecrets.com/"&gt;RK Bob Brown&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with Leigh&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting &lt;a href= "https://www.leighbrownuniversity.com/advanced"&gt;https://leighbrown.com&lt;/a&gt;. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/leighthomasbrown/"&gt;LeighThomasBrown&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Subscribe to Leigh's other podcast &lt;a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-estate-from-the-rooftops/id1537988927"&gt; Real Estate From The Rooftops&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sponsors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand Training&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; How to Dominate During This Recession!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Enroll Now to learn practical steps for effective action, discover what to say, and ensure success in securing listings, assisting buyers, and expanding your business, regardless of market conditions. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Enroll today at: &lt;a href= "https://www.leighbrownuniversity.com/dominate-recession"&gt;https://www.leighbrownuniversity.com/dominate-recession&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Enter code: &lt;strong&gt;CSIRE20&lt;/strong&gt; at checkout for a 20% discount.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown

Leigh Brown

Why Engineers Are Vital To Foundation Inspections with RK Bob Brown

APR 11, 202426 MIN
Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown

Why Engineers Are Vital To Foundation Inspections with RK Bob Brown

APR 11, 202426 MIN

Description

In this episode, the Dirt Whisperer, RK Bob Brown, highlights the hidden dangers of neglecting foundation problems and emphasizes the value of including an engineer in every real estate transaction. Buckle up as he shares shocking revelations and insights on the risks of skipping engineer evaluations during a house’s foundation inspection.

 

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • The consequences of skipping a proper foundation inspection
  • Hidden red flags in homes and how REALTORS® can spot them
  • Why specialized forensic geotechnical engineers are important for home inspections
  • Importance of understanding soil and foundation issues in real estate

 

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

 

About RK Bob Brown

RK Bob Brown is a 35-year expert in the foundation repair industry. He shares simple strategies to solve difficult soil problems and has performed or supervised over 10,000 house foundation investigations. Bob Brown is known as the dirt whisperer because he brings an insider perspective, truth, and transparency.

Connect with RK Bob 

Connect with Leigh

Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

 

Subscribe to Leigh's other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops

 

 

Sponsors

Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand Training How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to learn practical steps for effective action, discover what to say, and ensure success in securing listings, assisting buyers, and expanding your business, regardless of market conditions. 

Enroll today at: https://www.leighbrownuniversity.com/dominate-recession 

Enter code: CSIRE20 at checkout for a 20% discount.