How Radon Inspections and Detection Impact Home Resale Value
When preparing to sell a home, most homeowners focus on curb appeal, fresh paint, and staging—but few consider the impact of radon in water. If your home relies on a private well, radon testing and mitigation could be essential to protecting your property value and avoiding complications during the sale process.
At Radon Systems LLC, we help homeowners understand how radon in well water affects resale and what to do about it before listing your home.
What Is Radon in Water?
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can seep into well water supplies. When that water is used for showering, cooking, or washing, radon gas can be released into the air—contributing to indoor air quality risks.
While most people associate radon with soil and air, radon in water is often overlooked—and it can impact both health concerns and home sale negotiations.
How It Affects Your Home's Resale Value
1. Inspection and Testing Requirements
If your home has a private well, many buyers (or their lenders) will request radon in water testing during inspection. A high radon reading can raise red flags and even delay or derail a closing.
2. Negotiation Leverage
Buyers who see radon in water test results may request:
- A price reduction to cover mitigation costs
- That a system be installed prior to closing
- Or, worse, they may walk away from the deal altogether
Being proactive can prevent these costly surprises. 3. Disclosure Obligations
In many states, sellers are legally required to disclose known radon levels. Even if it's not mandatory where you live, transparency helps build buyer trust—and can speed up the sale.
4. Mitigation Adds Value
A professionally installed radon mitigation system can be a selling point, showing buyers that your home is safe, well-maintained, and move-in ready.
The Bottom Line
Unchecked radon in water can lower your home’s perceived value and make buyers hesitant to move forward. A relatively simple fix—such as an aeration system or GAC filter—can protect your asking price and give buyers peace of mind.
Selling a Home with a Well? Start Here.
If you're planning to sell your home and rely on well water, now’s the time to act. Radon Systems LLC offers:
- Expert guidance based on your radon testing results
- Reliable, code-compliant mitigation systems
We’ll help you address the issue before it becomes a problem at the negotiating table. Contact Radon Systems LLC for your radon mitigation system needs!
