Environmental

A Colorado broker is showing an older home and notices the popcorn ceiling appears to be flaking. The broker should:

AIgnore it since ceiling texture is not a material issue

BAdvise the buyer that older popcorn ceilings may contain asbestos and suggest testing before disturbing✓ Correct

CScrape a sample to test personally

DTell the buyer the ceiling was recently inspected and is safe

Explanation

Popcorn (acoustic) ceilings installed before the late 1970s may contain asbestos. A Colorado broker should advise buyers of this possibility and recommend professional asbestos testing before any renovation or disturbance of the material.

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