jeremy

As part of the Inspection Report Addendum (I can only presume that since your offer has been accepted you are in that 10-15 day window to have inspections done) make sure to specify that the seller must have a Radon Mitigation System installed at their expense. Your agent is most likely helping you pick or has already picked inspectors for home, wood infestation, and radon; make sure the inspector will be doing an "Active" Radon test (they almost always do). The Inspector will want to see the disclosure before doing anything, so make sure to have it handy.

Most contractors that specialize in indoor air quality type work can get it done in 2-4 days depending on the specific layout of the home. I'd recommend that you require the seller to have the system installed and have the home retested (all at their expense mind you) before the Mortgage Commitment date... don't let this go until Closing.

Require them to use the same Radon Inspection company that you used. Apples to Apples.
Hope this helps.
Nothing here that your agent wouldn't tell you. - Tue Jun 3 2008, 17:33