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Real Estate Inspections...what's really important when it come to problems? By Steve Gladstone Chief Inspector Stonehollow Inspections Part 4
 
And now the much anticipated part 4... Environmental problems and problem materials.
Hardly an inspection goes by that I don't have to explain radon, lead, contaminated wells, asbestos, carbon monoxide or the biggest buggaboo... mold.
Okay people... I admit it, house problems rarely scare me.  It's not that I'm some invincible character who thinks crawling in a crawlspace isn't gonna harm big ol' me. On the contrary , I firmly believe these issues are very real and often dangerous...but most of them are way blown out of proportion. Most people are afraid because they have little if any information to work off of.
Before you freak...or cheer , however , let me say that you should never make light of another's paranoia or their concerns. Buying a house is scary enough, but all these environmentals scare the bejesus out of most first- time buyers.
My attitude may surprise you.  From a real estate point of view my advice is when you sit down with this couple in your office, as you ask all the financial questions... ask also what are your fears?  What issues concern you about homes, and what issues would you not even consider buying if the home has one.
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