Radon – Should you be concerned?

Radon is an odorless, colorless radioactive gas that seeps into homes from soil. It is also the second-leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Recently, a news story was published about a couple who had lived in their home for 18 years and discovered dangerous levels of Radon when it was too late. Unfortunately, any home, whether it’s new or old, can have a radon problem. And levels can vary from house to house, even on the same block.

As a home buyer, this may be something you want to take into consideration when you have found a home you’d like to pursue. As a buyer in Massachusetts, you have the option to protect yourself by building into your offer a “Radon Test Contingency” which would allow you to conduct a test of the home to determine whether Radon is present. The test kits range from $125 to $150 and Radon Mitigation systems typically cost $800 to $1,200.

As an exclusive buyer’s agency, we can guide you in making the best decision for you and your family in testing for Radon and what actions to take with the results.

Posted by Matthew S. Kane – Buyer’s Agent

For more info on Radon Email Matthew Kane

Jebb & Driggin is an Exclusive Buyer’s Agency

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