RADON AND HOME SALES More and more, home buyers and renters are asking about levels before they buy or rent a home.а Because real estates sales happen quickly, there is often little time to deal with radon and other issues.а The best thing to do is to test for Radon NOW and save the results in case the buyer is interested in them.а Fix a problem if it exists so it won't complicate your home sale.а If you are planning to move, call Georgia state radon office at 404-651-5120 or 800-745-0037. for EPA's pamphlet "Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon" which addresses some common questions.а You can use the results of a short term test performed by a certified tester, then decide whether to fix your home. During home sales: - Buyers often ask if a home has been tested, and if elevated levels were reduced.
- Buyers frequently want tests made by someone who is not involved in the home sale.а Your state radon office can assist you in identifying a qualified tester.
- Buyers might want to know the radon levels in areas of the home (like a basement they plan to finish) that the seller might not other wise test.
Today many homes are built to help prevent radon from coming in.а Building codes in your state or local area may require these radon-resistant features.а If you are buying or renting a new home, ask the owner or builder if it has been tested for high radon potential (Zone 1) areas.а Even if built radon-resistance, every new home should be tested for radon after occupancy.а If you have a test result of pCi/L or more, you can have qualified mitigator easily add a vent fan to an existing passive system for about $300 and further reduce the radon level in your home.а For more information, refer to the EPA's Map of Radon Zones and other useful EPA documents on radon-resistance new construction.
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