A Potential Septic Tank Issue for Iredell County Homeowners

Homebuyers are requesting septic tank inspections at a record rate. Here’s what you need to know about that as a homeowner.

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Today’s question is, “What should I know about selling my home when I have a septic tank?”

Septic tanks are very important, and there are a few things you need to know about them in regards to selling your home. Septic tanks are very traditional to our area. People are used to it here, and over the years homeowners never pumped their tanks out unless they had a problem with it. 

That’s changing for home sellers because buyers are now getting septic tank inspections. You may find that you need to make repairs to a tank or pump it out before you sell.

If you have a problem with your septic tank and Iredell County won’t issue you a repair permit, your only option is hooking up to the city sewer if it’s available.

More and more homebuyers are ordering septic tank inspections.

If a buyer is getting an FHA or a VA loan and you have a septic tank, someone will have to pay to get your home connected to the city sewer. It might be you.

Another thing that you need to know about your septic tank relates to your permit. Your tank is permitted for a number of bedrooms. If your permit is for three bedrooms but you have four, the MLS goes by the septic permit. That’s why it’s important that your permit is updated as soon as possible.That’s one of the first things a good agent will do. 

These are things that are important to you as a seller when you get ready to sell your home. If you have any other questions about septic tanks or real estate in general, give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Could This Deadly Gas Be in Your Home Right Now?

Not many people are aware of radon or the danger it poses. Today, I will be going over some important information regarding this harmful gas.

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Radon is an issue that often goes overlooked by people who are buying or selling a home. 

Though not often thought about, radon is an issue of critical importance. Actually, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. 

Radon is especially dangerous because you cannot smell, see, or taste it, making it difficult to detect. You must conduct a radon test to truly know whether your home contains high levels. 

Even homes right next to one another could see different results. It doesn’t matter if your next-door neighbor’s home doesn’t contain radon. Yours still could.

Radon is especially dangerous because you cannot smell, see, or taste it.

Radon seeps out through the ground and can become trapped in crawl spaces and basements. So if you own or are buying a home with these features, you need to test it. There are kits available for purchase at hardware stores or online. These at-home tests will give you an idea of the radon level in your home.

However, for exact results you need to hire a professional. If your home does test high, radon mitigation systems are also available and can be installed to remedy the problem.

For more information on radon, click here. Otherwise, I would be happy to recommend you to a professional who can speak to you more about radon.

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.