Subj: Where you the person heard saying this?
Date: 03/11/2000 2:22:07 PM Eastern Standard Time

Section #1 of a five part series:

Where you the person heard saying this?
"Radon - It just gets in the way of making the sale. If the house tests "high," everybody's in a panic. The seller is angry, the buyer is apprehensive, and we're left scrambling to keep the deal together. And for what? Nobody seems to be sure it's even a health risk. Besides, I've heard there's not much of a problem around here, anyway. To be honest, I cringe at the very sound of the word!"
An unidentified real estate agent

If this quote expresses your sentiments, this series is for you. Effectively deal with the radon issue and keep it from ever interfering with your livelihood - selling houses.

Accepting the Inevitable

Like it or not, radon concerns are not going away. The U.S. EPA, Surgeon General, American Lung Association, National Cancer Institute and Consumer Federation of America recommend that All homebuyers test for radon. Employee relocation companies accepted this fact several years ago. Ignoring it, or worse yet, fighting it, will eventually cause you problems.

If you will put radon into proper perspective, there is not reason for it to interfere with your deal. Legal experts suggest informing buyers of EPA's radon test recommendation is the best way to protect yourself from liability. Then no one can later accuse you of negligence.

Watch for Section #2 coming soon: "What NOT to tell Buyers about Radon testing."

Have a high Radon test? Give your client our brochure titled:

"Radon - THERE'S NO CAUSE FOR ALARM"

E-mail for a sample or copies for your clients: CDHilton@aol.com.
Please state the following in your e-mail:

Name of brochure requested: ""Radon - THERE'S NO CAUSE FOR ALARM"
Number of copies needed:
Your name:
Your Company:
Your Address:

In response to a question from one of our subscribers: "Also, are you known as Andy Hilton?"

Sorry, I know Andy is a good looking guy but we are definitely not the same person nor are we related to our knowledge. Andy and I are both members of Central NC ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) and I was in a meeting with him this week. Andy is the "Treasure" and I am "Director of Education." We are each separate and independent Home Inspectors. If I am not available or have a conflict (such as my wife Pam or Sharon Giddens is the listing agent), Andy is one of the Inspectors I recommend. We often get each others calls and I know it is confusing.