HUD has announced that it is offering $4 million in grant money to “advance the recognition and control of residential health and safety hazards or improve our understanding of the link between housing and health.”
Real estate agents do their part
As real estate agents we help the consumer understand what they can do to make sure they are purchasing a healthy house. Potential housing health risks include pest/insect problems, radon gas, Chinese drywall, well and septic issues, lead base paint and mold.
Our help consists of identifying and disclosing any material facts that are readily visible to us, asking the seller to complete a comprehensive seller disclosure detailing the condition of the home, notifying the buyer and seller in writing of potential health risks with approved real estate addendums and written government notices and strongly encouraging the consumer to complete any and all home inspections they deem necessary to be completely satisfied with the overall condition of the home.
As a REALTOR I agree with HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan who is quoted in the press release as stating, “Anything HUD can do to continue to improve the methods for protecting our children from dangerous home hazards is crucial to American families, their children and their future,"
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