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Review the Radon Testing Checklist to make sure that the test was done correctly. If so, provide your test results to the buyer. No matter what kind of test was performed, a potential buyer may ask for a new test especially if:

• The Radon Testing Checklist items were not met

• The last test is not recent, e.g., within two years

• You have renovated or altered your home since you tested

• The buyer plans to live in a lower level of the house than was tested, such as a basement suitable for occupancy but not currently lived in.

A buyer may also ask for a new test if your state or local government requires disclosure of radon information to buyers.

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Have a test taken as soon as possible. Test your home before putting it on the market, if possible. You should test in the lowest level of the home which is suitable for occupancy. This means testing in the lowest level that you currently live in or a lower level not currently used, but which a buyer could use for living space without renovations.

The radon test result is important information about your home's radon level. Some states require radon measurement testers to follow a specific testing protocol. If you do the test yourself, you should carefully follow the testing protocol for your area or the Radon Testing Checklist. If you hire a contractor to test your residence, protect yourself by hiring a qualified individual or company.

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If you are not located in NC, check with your state radon office for information specific to your state. Many states require radon professionals to be licensed, certified, or registered. Most states can provide you with a list of knowledgeable radon service providers doing business in the state. In states that don't regulate radon services, ask the contractor if they hold a professional proficiency or certification credential. Such programs usually provide members with a photo-ID card, which indicates their qualification(s) and its expiration date. If in doubt, you should check with their credentialing organization. Alternatively, ask the contractor if they've successfully completed formal training appropriate for testing or mitigation, e.g., a course in radon measurement or radon
mitigation.

For more detailed information refer to the online EPA publication: "Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon". An Adobe Acrobat pdf version of the Guide is also available if you are more interested in printing out the information. (1.789K file size).