Writing on the Wall
For Realtors still adjusting to last year’s beefed-up radon disclosure — Minnesota’s Seller Disclosure now includes a mandatory section on radon — there are more such changes on the horizon in 2016 and beyond.
Such as:
–A Minnesota state licensing requirement for radon inspectors and contractors.
–A “system tag” indicating that a radon system passes muster.
–At least in new construction, a preference for active (fan-powered) vs. passive remediation.
–Transition from voluntary to mandatory radon testing for home Buyers (note: my Buyer clients have been testing for radon for years).
The good news is, as radon mitigation gradually becomes a standard feature in Minnesota homes (think, garbage disposals and dishwashers), the price is coming down, and the number of good contractors is going up.
See also, “Testing for Radon”; “Testing for Radon: Cost-Benefit Analysis;” “Recommending a Radon Test (or Not)“; and “Testing For Radon 2013.“
