Question 1

How does radon affect Florida real estate transactions?

Accepted Answer

Transaction impact: the radon disclosure must be in the contract (Section 404.056(5)), the buyer can test during inspection, if elevated (>4 pCi/L): the buyer can negotiate mitigation or terminate, and radon mitigation can affect property value (a mitigated home may be more attractive than an unmitigated one). Agents should: ensure the disclosure is in every contract, advise buyers to test, and be prepared to negotiate radon issues.

Question 2

What is radon mitigation for Florida homes?

Accepted Answer

Mitigation: the most common system is sub-slab depressurization (a pipe is installed through the foundation slab, connected to a fan that draws radon from beneath the slab and vents it above the roofline). Cost: relatively inexpensive for most homes. Effectiveness: typically reduces radon levels by 80-99%. New construction: Florida Building Code allows for passive radon-resistant features (a vapor barrier and vent pipe installed during construction; easily activated with a fan if needed). Post-mitigation testing: required to verify the system is working.

Question 3

Who pays for radon mitigation in a Florida real estate transaction?

Accepted Answer

Payment: the contract and negotiations determine who pays. Common approaches: seller pays (the seller agrees to install a mitigation system before closing), buyer pays (the buyer agrees to purchase the property and install mitigation after closing), shared cost (the parties split the mitigation cost), and price adjustment (the seller reduces the purchase price by the estimated mitigation cost). The FAR/BAR contract’s inspection contingency gives the buyer leverage: if the seller refuses to mitigate, the buyer can terminate within the inspection period.

Radon Gas Disclosure: in Florida Real Estate

Radon in Florida Real Estate Transactions

Transaction Impact

Mitigation

Who Pays

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