Environmental Issues in Real Estate (RE63RC10)
Environmental Issues in Real Estate (RE63RC10)
Environmental Issues in Real Estate (RE63RC10)
Course Objectives
Why Environmental Issues Matter
Massachusetts Licensee Responsibilities
Environmental Issues We'll Cover Today
Lead Paint: Why It Still Matters
Federal Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Requirements
Massachusetts Lead Law
Real Estate Scenarios Involving Lead Paint
Best Practices for Real Estate Professionals
Introduction to Radon Gas
How Radon Enters a Home
Radon Testing and Results
Radon Mitigation Systems
Radon Transaction Case Study
Introduction to Asbestos
Where Asbestos Is Commonly Found
Asbestos and Real Estate Transactions
Introduction to Mold
Mold in Real Estate Negotiations
Water Quality Issues in Real Estate
Private Wells in Massachusetts
Common Private Well Testing Issues
PFAS: The Emerging Environmental Concern
Water Quality Case Study
Introduction to Massachusetts Title 5
When Is a Title 5 Inspection Required?
Understanding Title 5 Results
Title 5 Case Study
Wetlands Protection in Massachusetts
Underground Oil Tanks
Oil Tank Issues During Transactions
Massachusetts Oil and Hazardous Material Release Law
Hazardous Waste and Brownfields
Environmental Due Diligence Case Study
Urea-Formaldehyde Foam Insulation (UFFI)
UFFI in Real Estate Transactions
Deteriorating Concrete Foundations
Foundation Issues and Transactions
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Requirements
Climate Change and Real Estate
Flood Zones and Property Transactions
Coastal Massachusetts Concerns
Green Building and Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels and Real Estate Transactions
Environmental Due Diligence Checklist
Case Study #1: The Unknown Oil Tank
Case Study #2: Failed Title 5
Case Study #3: Radon Discovery
Case Study #4: Mold Discovery
Common Agent Mistakes
Best Practices Summary
Course Review
Final Discussion
Course Completion