Thinking of selling?
Are you thinking of selling your home? There are several things you should do.
1. Get it pre-inspected and tested for radon.
What is radon? Radon is a cancer-causing radio-active gas. You cannot see, smell or taste radon, but it may be a problem in your home. The Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, you're at a high risk for developing lung cancer. Some studies of radon exposure indicate that children may be more sensitive to radon. This may be due to their higher respiration rate and their rapidly dividing cells, which may be more vulnerable to radiation damage.
According to the US EPA, nearly 1 in 3 homes in 7 states tested have screening levels over 4 pCi/L, the EPA's recommended level. Recently, I had buyer under contract for a home that tested for radon and it was at 55 pCi/L! The highest the inspector has seen. Also this same buyer had the house inspected and several issues arose: mold in attic, deck not secured properly, electrical issues and roof issues. The seller was not willing to fix the problems to my buyers satisfaction, so my buyer made the choice of picking a safer home for his family.
As a seller, you can be proactive and get it pre-inspected so that you can get things fixed. Once you do find a buyer, and they do their inspection there won't be any issues and you can more forward to the closing.
2. If you are on a septic system, get it inspected. As of January 1st, 2019 homes in Dolores, Mancos and Cortez will be required to have it inspected prior to closing. For more info montezumacounty.org/web/departments/public-health/environmental-health/
3. Have your best friend do a "smell test". If your home is smelly, this will not help it sell. Address the odors. Is it coming from liter box, mold or stinky carpet?
These are just a few ways to help you thru the selling process. I would love to tell you more and help your transition go smoothly.
