Radon runner

krunquist · August 29, 2009, 10:00pm

Bill, Radon is a huge cash cow. I net about $30K every year just on radon with almost no extra work. Why don’t you like it? You must have some problems in your area that may be unique???

dvalley · August 29, 2009, 10:02pm

kluce:

It’s surprising how things are so different from one location to another. I would not be able to get a way many times with the buyers coming back to the sellers house to check to make sure EPA protocol has been met, then ask them to go to the post office to mail it. I also couldn’t rely on the sellers to remember to seal up the canisters and mail them off for me - especially since the sellers are not at the home inspection over 90% of the time. I would think that a % of clients would think I wasn’t doing my job and taking their time and money (gas and mileage).

In many cases, my clients don’t have a couple of days to get the results after the test is completed. Their contract given to them by the Realtors around here inform them they have an X amount of days to set up a test/inspection and respond to the sellers any testing/inspection results concerns. The method you use would take around 4 to 5 days before seeing the test results.

I would be concerned that you are not following EPA protocol. I wouldn’t think there would be a way you could sit in front of a lawyer and explain to a jury that you met EPA protocol. Not saying this will ever happen.

If this works for you, great. I just feel I couldn’t do it around here.

To each his own. I’ve never had issues with Radon testing.

If the Buyers want immediate Radon results, its not gonna happen, I don’t care what system you use.

If they are patiently awaiting radon results before they sign their P&S, then their Realtor simply places a contingency in the contract stating “Pending Radon Results”.’

Quite simple.

As for protocols, I always meet radon testing protocols as for properly placing these test kits according to the EPA standards. What happens to them (after I leave) is not my problem.

jfunderburk · August 30, 2009, 12:08am

Let me guess. A strategically placed pubic hair at the top right of the canister?

dvalley · August 30, 2009, 10:58am

Damn, you made my secret public.

Now everyone knows!!!