If a radon test conducted on a property returns results indicating high levels of radon gas—above the EPA’s recommended action level of 4.0 picocuries per liter (pCi/L)—it’s important to take this matter seriously. As an agent representing either a buyer or a seller with Realty Empire, your role is to inform your clients about the potential health risks associated with long-term radon exposure and to discuss the options available to them. For buyers, this may be a point of negotiation, where you can request that the seller either mitigates the radon levels before closing or provides a credit to cover the cost of mitigation. For sellers, addressing the radon issue is crucial in maintaining the home’s marketability and fulfilling their disclosure obligations.
Realty Empire is committed to ensuring that all transactions are handled with the utmost professionalism and care for the well-being of our clients. Should a radon issue arise, we provide guidance and support to our agents on the next steps, including advising on radon mitigation strategies. Radon mitigation typically involves the installation of a system designed to reduce radon levels in the home, which can be a straightforward and cost-effective process when handled by a qualified professional. We also recommend that a post-mitigation radon test be conducted to confirm that the levels have been successfully reduced to a safe concentration. By effectively managing radon concerns, we help protect the interests of our clients and ensure that they can proceed with confidence in their real estate transactions.
