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Mold: Do You Know the Potential Health Problems When Buying A Home?

Written by : LocalNet360 Thursday, 05 May 2011 06:35

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LocalNet360-Mold-related health problems, while uncommon, can be extremely serious. Mold is ubiquitous. That is, mold is everywhere outdoors. However, mold is a serious problem when it becomes concentrated in an indoor environment where people are living 24/7 and breathing indoor air that can be contaminated with fungal growth. When buying a home with mold you need contact a mold specialist.

Oftentimes, real estate and mortgage agents do not know where to turn when their clients who are purchasing a home learn that the home has mold. Most real estate related experts do not have an expertise in mold and are not knowledgeable about whether mold is serious or who to believe about what to do. Mold Remediators and Testers are a critical part of any real estate team, along with home inspectors and pest control. This article will provide a guide to help you and your clients select a mold expert who can work alongside you to resolve the mold problems.

Similar to real estate agents, mold remediation is a consultative business and a primary goal is to educate clients. The focus of the mold expert is to protect clients from harm by educating clients about mold - what are valid concerns and what is not of concern or importance. Specialists will first identify the problem, including the size of the mold, as well as propose solutions based on the problem, as well as work with the mold remediation team when the problem is being fixed.

There are 2 different kinds of mold specialists, those that evaluate and assess the mold on the property, and the remediators, who clean the structure and remove the mold. Occasionally, specialists will be both evaluators and remediators, but out of caution, it’s advised to never hire a specialist who is willing to test after remediation.

Choosing a specialist is very important, both for property value and personal health, and is like finding any other expert. You want to look at their experience, training, and volume of business. Questions to always ask should include facts about their education, training, and business. It’s always good to know how many years they’ve been in business, and about their annual volume. Are they insured with both general liability and pollution insurance that covers their mold work?

In asking these questions, you will also get an idea of their communication skills, which will also be important throughout the mold removal process. You want to make sure that your specialist listens to your concerns and also keeps you informed throughout the removal process.

While these are not the only criteria to keep in mind while selecting a specialist, these guidelines will help assist you in selecting a top specialist in order to protect both yourself and your clients when making a real estate purchase.

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Mary O’Hara holds a Masters of Public Health and has numerous certifications in mold remediation, fire restoration, lead remediation, and fire damage restoration. She spent 25 years as a health care executive with leading health care organizations in Minneapolis, Seattle, St Louis, and Tampa. She started her first health care related business in 2005 in Florida and is a senior partner in a Disaster Restoration Business serving Florida. In 2010, Mary added a mold assessor course and certification to assist with scientific enquiry of residential and commercial building problems.

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