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During a 2026 home purchase, the buyer asked the agent whether radon needed to be tested because no prior radon report was available. Which statement is most accurate under EPA guidance?

Correct Answer

A) Testing is the only way to know the radon level, and EPA recommends knowing that level during a home purchase

Radon cannot be seen or smelled, so testing is the only reliable way to know a home's radon level. EPA guidance for buyers and sellers encourages learning that level during a home purchase rather than assuming the property is safe.

Answer Options
A
Testing is the only way to know the radon level, and EPA recommends knowing that level during a home purchase
B
A visual inspection of the basement walls is enough to rule out a radon concern
C
Federal law requires the seller to certify in writing that radon is absent before closing
D
A home located outside EPA Zone 1 never needs radon testing in a real estate transaction

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