Radon is an odorless, colorless, and radioactive by-product of natural soil decay known to increase the risk of cancer in those exposed. As mentioned before, buyers can add additional inspections to their home inspection request. While searching for a new house, be aware that some properties in our area can have a septic system or a well on them, or lead-based paint could have been used in the home (if painted before 1978). A home inspector can check for these at the time of inspection, or a licensed specialist in the specific area can conduct the tests. The home inspector will then provide the report to the buyer and their real estate agent within 48-72 hours of completion. Once they have access to the report, they will review the findings and note concerns that should be requested to be repaired by the seller and those particular items that the buyer should keep an eye on in their soonto-be new home. The buyer and agent will mutually discuss the options of what should be formally requested, during the due diligence step of the purchasing process. Real estate agents have access to helpful details and knowledge, such as pamphlets provided to them by the NC Real Estate Commission and possibly the home inspector, if additional details are needed.
The Keystone Account. Because you have better things to do than worry about how much your checks cost.
When it comes to the highly recommended and encouraged home inspection step of the home buying journey, the key is to use the resulting report, not just for items that need attention, but also to learn more about what awaits you in your new home. No matter if you are buying an older, existing house, or one that has just been built, these inspections can provide documentation of the wonderful new home in which you will soon be creating wonderful new memories.
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Sommer Donahoe is a realtor with Southern Lux Living, serving buyers and sellers throughout the Triangle. She may be reached at 919426-1762 or visit southernluxliving.com.
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