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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Radon is not a big concern in our area and especially for builders. Their houses are moving so fast. Very few homes have basements and the ones that do have walkout basements so ventilation is easy to do. Usually only relo buyers or those people moving from up north even ask the question.

Jul 19, 2016 10:51 PM
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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Since we do not have basements I am guessing no. We rarely even test for it but it has been found in some areas where they built on top of the Everglades years ago.

Jul 19, 2016 09:18 PM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Not sure as I seldom work directly with builders in my area

Jul 20, 2016 12:12 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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Not in Florida to my knowledge.

Jul 19, 2016 11:11 PM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Yes it is commonplace . It's called a passive system

Jul 19, 2016 10:09 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No I don't believe so. Actually, I'm going to check from now on.

But if they do ... isn't it just a step into the unknown by saying that they know it is there? Never knew anyone to provide for it based on the 'maybe it might be there' theory.

Great question as there are pockets in our area where it's pretty much a given.

Jul 19, 2016 10:01 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Not really... we are not very prone to radon and also don't built in-ground basements.

Jul 19, 2016 09:24 PM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Not that I've seen. The only rough ins I usually see are for a bath in the basement, and occasionally a foundation for a future fireplace/chimney.

Jul 19, 2016 08:51 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

We're generally a 1-2 zone out here.  I haven't heard of this and have no clue if it's done out here.  Only had one person ever ask about radon.

Jul 20, 2016 08:11 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Barbara Todaro When I worked residental real estate, I only had one buyer test for Radon. My seller put in a Radon Mitigation System and it closed. Radon is not a mandatory test in my State. I am not aware if it being done with new construction, but it is a good idea since we do have Radon in our area.

Jul 20, 2016 04:39 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Not a bad idea if it is present in the area.

Jul 20, 2016 03:48 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Radon is not an issue in our market but the liability business is big in California.  I don't know the answer to your question but radon is mentioned in our Natural Hazard Disclosure report that is included as a part of our state real estate purchase agreement and related documents.  

Jul 20, 2016 03:25 AM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
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No as radon is not an  issue in our area. I just taught a class and radon was one topic to cover. Not one agent had heard of any radon issues ever....nor have any of our inspectors. Except......for one house about an hour north in the mountains and it has a basement.

Jul 20, 2016 03:11 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

No, not around here.

Jul 20, 2016 02:50 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

No, not an issue in Texas.

Jul 20, 2016 02:31 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
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No. my dear,

Jul 20, 2016 01:17 AM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

A question I will have to ask here; some do put in a passive system.

Jul 20, 2016 12:36 AM
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Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
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Radon is rare in the part of NJ where we work - I've never seen a home with mitigation in Union County so far. 

Jul 19, 2016 11:55 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

They should but do not believe so.

Jul 19, 2016 11:50 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Certainly think it is a good idea, but it has not come up!

Jul 19, 2016 11:46 PM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

I don't know - something to find out though - thanks for the question!

Jul 19, 2016 11:05 PM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Depends on builder and price range. A few builders also install French drains or similar system in basement depending on soil type and propensity to water problems in area

Jul 19, 2016 10:57 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Not that I know of...Perhaps it is handled at the building/planning counter

Jul 19, 2016 10:53 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

yes.

Jul 19, 2016 10:39 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Sadly not all of them Barbara Todaro . The high end builders do, but others charge extra.

Jul 19, 2016 10:22 PM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

yes - it makes it much easier if there is radon

Jul 19, 2016 10:19 PM
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Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Barbara - It's pretty common here, and a few municipalities require them on new construction. We see over-EPA results on about 15% of the homes tested.

Jul 20, 2016 05:52 AM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

We do not have Radon Testing in my part of the world. 

Jul 19, 2016 11:04 PM
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Youree Lundy
Keller Williams Advantage III Realty - Orlando, FL
Your Realtor For Life

Not in FL.  It is not really a problem in this area.

 

Jul 19, 2016 09:41 PM
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Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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Maryland is known for increased levels and I have noticed systems in place in case it is needed. You don't need a basement to have an elevated level of radon. I have seen it in homes built on slab and also in a ground level condo.

Jul 20, 2016 02:29 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

nope.  It's rare we ever have a test.  But mostly our homes are built on well ventilated crawl spaces so it's not an issue

Jul 20, 2016 02:09 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Yup now required

Jul 20, 2016 12:26 PM