By Insoo Park
Most real estate professionals know that a high radon measurement can blow up a real estate deal. Buyers or sellers can be blindsided and become upset, commissions can be lost, and there can be sticker shock at the high cost of mitigation systems. The truth/fact is radon testings is an integral part of the home selling and buying process. The risk of lung cancer caused by long-term radon exposure is very real. Radon remains the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, responsible for up to 21,000 deaths annually in the United States. The EPA estimates that an average of 1 in 15 homes meet or exceed the EPA Action Level of 4 pCi/L. Given the high propensity for excessive radon concentrations in homes across the country, it’s not a matter of if you will run into a radon situation as a real estate professional, but when.
The intelligent radon detector EcoQube from Ecosense, Inc. rapidly and accurately measures indoor radon and quickly determines whether a certified home inspector or radon professional needs to be brought in to mitigate the situation. The EcoQube can come in handy whether you represent the buyer or the seller. Taking the initiative to use the EcoQube to test a home’s radon level can help you avoid awkward situations with your clients and costly surprises. The EcoQube App can even provide referrals to local professionals, and experts prepared to help you and your clients solve radon issues.
The Smart Radon Monitoring System
The EcoQube is a Wi-Fi-enabled, continuous electronic radon monitor that can be accessed from a smartphone. The device has already been making waves as a 2021 CES “Health and Wellness” Innovations Award honoree and one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2021.Its compact and modern design allows EcoQube seamlessly blend in with most home decor. Within 10 minutes of the device’s setup, users can receive the first reading and reach reliable results within an hour, not days. The EcoQube is so convenient to use that it can be moved throughout the house for additional readings. Radon often enters a home through basement floors, and moving the EcoQube to more vulnerable areas of the home can give a complete picture of a home’s status.
In the past, sellers needed to use old-fashioned plastic radon track chips or activated carbon packets for radon readings. These antiquated approaches need to be left in place for days or weeks and then sent off to a lab for results. The EcoQube’s real-time and continuous measurements, as well as its user-friendly app features, revolutionize the radon detection and monitoring process. This makes a task that can be one of the more frustrating parts of buying or selling a home more manageable and affordable.
Because the EcoQube gives continuous readings and builds graphics, potentially important seasonal radon fluctuations can be visualized as well. Continuous electronic radon detectors have become such a must-have that they are moving into “perfect housewarming gift” territory, right up there with the necessity of having smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
Real Estate professionals looking to up their radon detection game are welcome to join Ecosense’s Referral Club. This allows members to raise radon awareness and earn commissions on referrals for the Ecosense line of radon monitors
A smooth closing means a quick commission check. Buyers and sellers appreciate agents who come prepared with the latest information and technology. Integrating Ecosense’s EcoQube into your buying or selling process shows you care about your clients’ well being, you know how to keep a real estate transaction on track, and you are working to assure their satisfaction long past the sale.
