Radon disclosure
A disclosure about known radon levels or testing in the home. Required in some states, optional in others. Radon is a naturally occurring gas that can build up in basements.
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Why a seller cares
If you have tested for radon, or installed a mitigation system, the disclosure asks about it in many states. A past high reading with a system installed is a fully answered question; a past high reading with nothing done is an open one.
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A simple example
You tested five years ago at 5.8 pCi/L and installed a mitigation system. The disclosure says so, and the buyer's retest reads 1.1.
| What you know | What tends to follow |
|---|---|
| A high test and a system installed | The buyer retests, sees a low number, and moves on |
| A high test and nothing done | The buyer asks for mitigation, and the disclosure says you knew |
| Never tested | The buyer tests during inspection; there was nothing to disclose |
Disclosing a radon history with a fix attached ends the conversation.
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What people get wrong
That never testing avoids the issue. The buyer will test, and the only thing you avoid is knowing the number first.
Part 4 of 4 · where to read next
Where it appears in the sale
What a definition is, and what it isn't
Keighbor is a software company, not a law firm, brokerage, or tax adviser. This is general information, not legal, tax, financial, or real estate advice about your sale. Your situation may differ. Before acting on a contract, disclosure, title, tax, or pricing question, ask an appropriately licensed professional in your state.
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